Family reunification in Spain
Article 52 of the Spanish Law on Foreigners states that immigrants with legal residence in Spain can apply for family reunification to bring their next of kin to live with them in Spain and obtain legal residence in Spain. The law establishes some of the conditions necessary to apply for family reunification. Today will discuss the common reasons for rejection of family reunification and how to improve the approval rate.
Reason 1: Insufficient financial means
You should know that to apply for family reunification, the applicant must prove that he or she has sufficient financial means to support himself or herself and his or her family. The higher the number of applicants, the higher the income to be proved. Therefore, one of the reasons why family reunification is rejected is because of insufficient income. In the case of a worker, it is mostly due to a low payroll, or in the case of a self-employed, insufficient tax return.
Reason 2 for rejection: lack of habitable housing
The law requires the aggregator to prove the existence of habitable housing. There is no restriction on the origin of the house, it can be owned or rented. In order to confirm that the house is fit for habitation, the governmental authorities will send civil servants to see the house and inspect it. Therefore, you need to pay extra attention to the fact that the house should have all the necessary facilities and environment. For example, running water, electricity, hot water system, ventilation, sunlight, etc.
Reason for rejection 3: The family member does not meet the age limit
To apply for family reunification, if it is a child, the law stipulates that the age cannot exceed 18 years old. If it is the parents, they must be 65 years old.
Reason 4: False marriage/false relatives
I am sure this is not new to you. It is not uncommon to see examples of fake relatives, or false marriages, in order to successfully apply for family reunification. Sometimes, despite being successful at the Spanish immigration office, it is possible to be uncovered during the visa interview at the embassy. In this regard, it is only advisable to abide by the law and to seek other legal avenues.
