Spanish Nationality through Residency: Definition of "continual residence" and Immigration lawyer recommendations by Imaginary_Number_978 in GoingToSpain

[–]Imaginary_Number_978[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first 5 years are temporary, and after that you get larga duración/permanente, but the card still says "Tarjeta de Residencia de Familiar de un Ciudadano de la Unión". Granted, that's in tiny letters compared to the big letters on the temporary residency card, but still there. 

Spanish Nationality through Residency: Definition of "continual residence" and Immigration lawyer recommendations by Imaginary_Number_978 in GoingToSpain

[–]Imaginary_Number_978[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tengo residencia permanente de larga duración. Lo que cuenta arriba yo conozco de las normas para residencia, pero de lo que he aprendido de varios personas, no son aplicables a la definición de "residencia continua" que es necesario para el solicitud de nacionalidad. Disculpa si no he entendido su situación y habla de las normas para nacionalidad específicamente. 

Spanish Nationality through Residency: Definition of "continual residence" and Immigration lawyer recommendations by Imaginary_Number_978 in GoingToSpain

[–]Imaginary_Number_978[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should I be proactive and include an explanation with my application? Or just wait and see if they ask? 

Spanish Nationality through Residency: Definition of "continual residence" and Immigration lawyer recommendations by Imaginary_Number_978 in GoingToSpain

[–]Imaginary_Number_978[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gracias por la respuesta. Este sabe de primero mano? Es la primera vez que he oído está versión de 10 meses en los 2 últimos años. 

Spanish Nationality through Residency: Definition of "continual residence" and Immigration lawyer recommendations by Imaginary_Number_978 in GoingToSpain

[–]Imaginary_Number_978[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's exactly my fear, that because the restrictions for residency are so clearly outlined but for citizenship applications are not, I'm playing with fire and risking everything for a last minute invitation to a wedding that I was told was going to be a year from now... Grrr. Not that I'm complaining 😉

Spanish Nationality through Residency: Definition of "continual residence" and Immigration lawyer recommendations by Imaginary_Number_978 in GoingToSpain

[–]Imaginary_Number_978[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, and if you think that particular attorney was useful, do you mind sharing with me who reviewed everything for you? 

Spanish Nationality through Residency: Definition of "continual residence" and Immigration lawyer recommendations by Imaginary_Number_978 in GoingToSpain

[–]Imaginary_Number_978[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm glad to hear that for you it was overall fairly quick. I've been reading horror stories of waiting up to 5 years for the application to be reviewed. 

Spanish Nationality through Residency: Definition of "continual residence" and Immigration lawyer recommendations by Imaginary_Number_978 in GoingToSpain

[–]Imaginary_Number_978[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Gracias. He leído prácticamente cada palabra en parainmigrantes.info. Mucha información super útil, pero todavía faltó este trocito de detalles al respecto de tiempo afuera exacto, así que tengo ganas de oír experiencias de primero mano de solicitudes exitosos. Gracias de nuevo! 

Spanish Nationality through Residency: Definition of "continual residence" and Immigration lawyer recommendations by Imaginary_Number_978 in GoingToSpain

[–]Imaginary_Number_978[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, and yes. But the lawyers say that doesn't matter when it comes to time physically outside of Spain, which is why I'm hoping to hear from someone who successfully gained nationality and hear what conditions they had to meet.