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1. DEFINITION
The Immigration Law presents an obstacle to access rights and services for the migrant population in Spain. Its restrictive and punitive nature disregards individuals' right to migrate and move across territories.
For individuals RECENTLY ARRIVED ON TERRITORY IMPORTANT!
- Seek assistance from organizations that provide legal advice to complete the regularization process. Also, connect with people to build a network that can assist in job searches and sharing information about rights. Be sure to keep all documents that demonstrate your stay in Spain, including bills, registration certificates, rental contracts, health cards, bus passes, certifications of course or workshop participation, library cards, personalized public transport cards, etc. These documents are important to prove your connection to Spanish territory.
2. WHERE TO GO FOR INFORMATION?
THE ATLAS SERVICE
The Atlas Service comprises multidisciplinary professional teams with expertise and training in migration and refugee matters.
For telephone assistance, please call toll-free: 900 404 403 (Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 2 pm, and on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 3 pm to 7 pm).
FOREIGNER’S OFFICE
For obtaining INFORMATION regarding immigration matters, submitting requests, or receiving instructions about a specific procedure, you do not need to visit the office in person. Instead, you can submit your inquiry through the following website:
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To schedule an appointment, refer to the following link: Click here to access the link.
VALENCIA CITY COUNCIL
Immigration Support Center (CAI)
Address: Carrer del Pou s/n
Phone: 96 2087423
MOVEMENT FOR PEACE – MPDL
Address: C/ Lérida, 28
Phone: 96 382 15 31
CÁRITAS
Address: Plaça de Cisneros, 5
Phone: 96 3919205
TYRIUS
Address: C/Comte de Montornés, 20
Phone: 96 351 59 93
JESUIT MIGRANT SERVICE:
Address: Gran Vía Ferran el Catòlic, 78
Phone: 96 315 22 20
Email: infovalencia@sjme.org
WhatsApp: +34 671 51 78 94
CEPAIM
Address: C/Marqués de Campo, 16
Phone: 96 392 53 02
VALENCIA ACULL:
Address: Avinguda de la Constitució, 254, 46019 – València, Valencia.
Phone: 963 66 01 68
RUMIÑAHUI:
Address: Carrer de Marcel•lí Giner, 9, 46020 València, Valencia.
Phone: 960 70 37 52
CANDOMBE:
Address: Carrer del Brasil, 38, 46018 València, Valencia.
Phone: 963 84 33 39
ASSOCIATION FOR YOU WOMAN
Address: C/Alfonso de Córdoba, 12
Phone: 96 347 67 74
3. CASE OF SUPERVENING IRREGULARITY
What is it and when does it occur?
It refers to the loss of the residence permit that verifies a lawful stay in the Spanish state. This can happen due to not meeting the necessary requirements to renew and/or modify the initially requested and approved permit type. To prevent this situation, it’s important to review all the requirements, particularly economic means (employment contract conditions, meeting the minimum contribution time) to ensure the renewal of the residence permit.
4. STRATEGY AGAINST RIGHTS VIOLATIONS :
If a migrant is detained by law enforcement, the first step is to contact a lawyer. At the time of detention, the police will provide a duty lawyer to handle the case. In this situation, it is recommended to:
- Contact an organization such as Valencia Acoge or the Campaign for the Closure of Immigration Detention Centers (CIEs NO) for accompaniment during detention to prevent the person from being taken to an Immigration Detention Center (CIE).
To enable the lawyer to submit allegations within the first 48 hours, it is crucial to inform them about the individual’s situation:- If they have children in the country, if they have applied for political asylum, if they have a job, family, their current place of residence, any existing health conditions, pregnancy, or if they already have an expulsion order. Provide documents to support these claims.
Always keep this documentation organized and in a readily accessible place so that, in case of detention, a family member or friend can quickly deliver it to the lawyer.