Since Monday, April 20, interested individuals can visit the Casa Roja, home to the Community Social Services, to receive detailed information, guidance, and to schedule appointments. These appointments, crucial for initiating the process, will begin on May 7.
This state-level procedure allows migrants to regularize their administrative status through various channels. In the municipality of Salobreña, the management has been centralized in the Social Services area, which advises applicants on the requirements and necessary documentation. Once the information is gathered, the final processing must be completed at official bodies such as immigration offices, the Social Security, or Post Offices in provincial capitals.
The regularization process includes several options. For asylum seekers, documentation such as a complete passport, proof of stay in Spain, payment of fees, and a criminal record certificate are required. For other migrants, there are three main avenues: labor, family, and vulnerability. The latter requires a specific report from Social Services certifying the risk of social exclusion.
“"Not all individuals require the vulnerability certificate, as it is an exclusive requirement for those opting for that specific pathway."
The deadline for submitting applications is June 30, a period during which high demand is anticipated. In fact, in the first few days of the service's operation, a significant influx of people interested in starting the process has already been recorded. The Salobreña City Council emphasizes the importance of visiting Social Services for personalized advice, given the diversity of individual and family situations. Although the initial days were marked by some confusion due to the novelty of the procedure, the service is now operating normally.
