Residence, renewals and citizenship
Immigration
Almost everything is decided by paperwork and the calendar: which document is missing, when the card expires, what can be done when a refusal arrives. It is the area most searched for locally and the least explained on the sector's websites.
What people type into the search box
- immigration lawyer near me
- requirements for residence by social ties
- how long does citizenship by residence take
These are the actual searches people arrive with. They are written as they are typed, not as a textbook would name them.
What it covers
- Residence permits by social, family, work or training ties
- Renewal of permits and residence cards
- Family reunification
- Citizenship by residence: application and follow-up
What to bring to the first meeting
- Full passport, valid
- Historical certificate of local registration
- Criminal record certificate from the country of origin, translated and legalised
- Employment contract or job offer, depending on the route
If something is missing, it is dealt with in the meeting. Turning up without one document does not waste the appointment.
What happens next
- 1
Reviewing the file
Which route fits the actual situation, and which requirements are already met, is checked first. Applying through the wrong route costs months.
- 2
Preparation and filing
The documents are gathered, translated and legalised where required, and the application is filed, with a copy of everything submitted.
- 3
Decision and appeal
If the decision is favourable, the next steps and the dates to watch are explained. If it is a refusal, what appeals are available and within what deadline.
Timescales
Processing times are set by the authorities and vary by office and file type, so none is advertised here. What is fixed is the deadline to appeal, and it is short.
How it is charged
Fixed fee per application, stated before starting. Renewals and citizenship are quoted separately, because they are different files.
What is not included: Administrative fees, sworn translations and legalisations are not included.
This page describes the procedure in general terms. It is not legal advice and it does not replace a consultation: every matter turns on its own facts and dates.
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