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    GMS Flash Alert 2024-204

    Spain – Changes at Spain’s Migration Authority

    GMS Flash Alert 2024-204 | October 22, 2024

    Recently in Spain there have been some personnel changes at the migration authority, the Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones.

    During the transition period at the ministry, it is possible that changes will take place in terms of certain administrative aspects of the application process – for example, applications for work and residence permits for highly-qualified workers (“PAC” in Spanish), intra-company transfers (ICT), and their dependent family members (amongst others) – and as such, it is possible that applicants (or those filing applications on their behalf) will experience variations in requirements in respect of certain usual application procedures.

    KPMG strives to be up-to-date with any such changes and to keep our clients and readers of GMS Flash Alert duly informed.  

    WHY THIS MATTERS 

    Any change in criteria could potentially affect:

    • the preliminary analysis that is part of the assessment of the viability of cases,
    • the determination of the appropriate strategy for incorporating employees into Spain and at their employers, as well as
    • the consideration of feasible timelines for the review/approval process to be completed.

    Employers and their employees (as well as their professional services advisers) may encounter difficulties if unexpected changes occur.  They should be prepared for contingencies. 

    KPMG INSIGHTS

    This GMS Flash Alert aims to make readers aware of changes taking place in Spain currently under the remit of the Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones and the support KPMG in Spain intends to provide where necessary.  Affected parties who may be seeing a change in the processing of their applications should contact their usual immigration adviser or a member of the Immigration team with KPMG in Spain (see the Contacts section) for individualised support.

    KPMG in Spain continues to monitor the processes around the filing and review of applications and will endeavour to communicate any officially-confirmed changes to application-related criteria to GMS Flash Alert readers.

    CONTACTS 

    miguel-arias
    Miguel Arias

    Partner

    KPMG in Spain

    patricia-contreras-garcia
    Patricia Contreras Garcia

    Senior Manager, Immigration Lawyer

    KPMG in Spain

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    Disclaimer
     

    * Please note the KPMG International member firm in the United States does not provide immigration or labour law services. However, KPMG Law LLP in Canada can assist clients with U.S. immigration matters.

    The information contained in this newsletter was submitted by the KPMG International member firm in Spain.

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