🔴 ¡NOVEDADES! DE LA NUEVA REFORMA DEL REGLAMENTO DE EXTRANJERÍA 💥 #reformaextranjeria #extranjeria

Summary

The script discusses the second Foreign Affairs Conference held in Almería, Spain, addressing pressing immigration topics. Over 250 professionals, including high-ranking officials, attended. The video anticipates the 2024 immigration regulation reform in Spain, detailing expected changes like reduced procedures, less paperwork, and improved work rights for immigrants. It also covers new instructions for Spanish family reunification and inadmissible cases. The speaker, Vicente Marín, an immigration law expert, provides insights from the conference and speculates on the new regulation's potential impact, emphasizing a more streamlined and immigrant-friendly legal framework.

Takeaways

• 📅 The second Foreign Affairs Conference took place in Almería on April 4th and 5th, gathering over 250 professionals including lawyers, managers, and high-ranking officials from various immigration offices.
• 🌐 Keynote speakers included the General Director of Migrations and the Subdirector of the Large Companies Unit, indicating the significance of the event.
• 🆕 The conference addressed numerous current topics, including the upcoming reform of the immigration regulation, expected to bring significant changes.
• 📖 It's anticipated that 2024 will see a new immigration regulation, rather than a reform of the existing one, with the aim of aligning with a new Organic Law on Immigration that has been overdue for 24 years.
• 🏢 The new regulation is expected to streamline processes, reduce paperwork, and interconnect different administrative bodies to avoid duplicate documentation.
• 🛂 There will be a reduction in the types of residence permits, making it easier for foreigners in Spain to work, with a focus on harmonizing residence and work permits.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Special provisions will be made for family reunification, potentially including a specific visa for relatives of Spanish citizens, simplifying the process.
• 🏥 The 'arrimo para la formación' (settlement for training) regulation will be reconsidered to allow foreigners on this status to work alongside their training.
• 💼 The regulation will address the issue of 'inadmisión a trámite' to speed up immigration procedures and reduce the over 53,000 pending cases from 2023.
• 🏘️ There will be new instructions for family members of Spanish citizens and admitted individuals in Spain, aiming to clarify and expedite their cases.
• 📈 The conference also discussed the improvement of the MERCURIO platform, which is expected to become the primary method for submitting immigration applications.

Q & A

What was the focus of the event held on April 4th and 5th in Almería?

The event focused on the second foreign affairs conference, organized by the College of Social Graduates of Almería. It gathered over 250 professionals, including lawyers and high-level officials in the field of immigration.

Who were some of the key participants in the event?

The event featured high-ranking immigration officials, such as heads of immigration offices from Málaga, Valencia, Murcia, Almería, and A Coruña, as well as the Director General of Migration and the Deputy Director of the Large Companies Unit.

What significant immigration reform was discussed during the event?

The reform of Spain’s immigration regulations was a major topic. The speaker highlighted that a new set of regulations, not just a reform of the existing ones, is expected in late 2024, aiming to simplify immigration procedures and enhance integration into the labor market.

What is the main goal of the new immigration regulation?

The goal is to create a new immigration framework that simplifies residency and work permits, reduces paperwork, and incorporates the use of electronic platforms like Mercurio for processing applications.

How will the new regulation affect family reunification for Spanish citizens?

The new regulation will include a specific section for the relatives of Spanish citizens, making family reunification processes easier and clearer, potentially introducing a specific 'family arraigo' visa.

What changes are expected for immigrants under the 'arraigo for training' pathway?

One key change will allow immigrants under the 'arraigo for training' to work while they study, similar to student visas, making it easier for them to transition into the labor market.

How will the new regulation impact foreign students in Spain?

The new regulation is expected to simplify the process for foreign students to transition from student visas to work or residency permits, potentially removing current limitations on work permissions during their studies.

What steps are being taken to improve the efficiency of immigration offices?

The new regulation aims to streamline procedures by reducing the number of required documents, connecting administrative bodies to avoid duplication, and continuing to promote the use of online platforms like Mercurio for application submission.

Will there be new categories of residence permits introduced under the new regulation?

Yes, new categories of residence permits will be introduced, including specific permits for victims of sexual violence and easier processes for switching between different types of residence permits.

What is the expected timeline for the new immigration regulation to come into effect?

Although initially expected before summer 2024, it is more likely that the new immigration regulation will come into effect by autumn 2024, with significant updates anticipated before the end of the year.