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    Have an arraigo and a job offer? Modify your status to residence and work permit (employee).

    We manage the modification of your arraigo authorization to a residence and employee work permit. Pathways A and B depending on how long you've held your arraigo. Assigned lawyer and full tracking.

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    What is this procedure?

    What is it, what is it for, and who needs it?

    What is Arraigo to Employee Work Permit Modification?

    This is the procedure by which a foreign citizen who already holds an arraigo authorization in Spain modifies their legal status to obtain a residence and employee work permit. There are two pathways: Pathway A (less than 12 months with the arraigo, 1-year permit, SNE required) and Pathway B (12+ months with the arraigo, 4-year permit, SNE not required).

    What it's used for

    • Move from arraigo to a stable residence and work permit
    • Get a 4-year permit through Pathway B (12+ months of arraigo)
    • Work nationwide as soon as the application is admitted
    • Avoid the National Employment Situation test in Pathway B

    Who needs it

    1

    Holders of an arraigo authorization with a job offer

    2

    People close to completing 12 months with their arraigo

    3

    Workers and employers needing coordinated documentation

    4

    Anyone wanting to stabilize their status with a longer permit

    We understand your situation

    Holding an arraigo is a huge first step, but the next level is stabilizing your status with a residence and work permit. There are two pathways (A and B) and choosing the right one is the difference between a 1-year and a 4-year permit. Our legal team analyzes your case and handles all the documentation, including the employer's.

    The process

    How our service works

    Step 1

    Assessment

    You answer a few questions and we confirm this is the right procedure for you.

    Step 2

    Document preparation

    You upload everything to your private area and we review it.

    Step 3

    Procedure management

    We prepare documentation, payments and submission.

    Step 4

    Appointment / Resolution

    We guide you on what you need to do.

    Step 5

    Real-time tracking

    Notifications via email and WhatsApp.

    Preparation

    Documents you need

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    Don't worry if you don't have all the documents. Our team will guide you to obtain or replace them.

    Reviews

    What our clients say

    "With my arraigo social already in place and a contract in hand, Vive Legal helped me choose Pathway B and I got a 4-year permit."

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    Carlos M.

    Arraigo modification (Pathway B)

    "My employer didn't know which papers to provide. The legal team coordinated everything and the application was admitted without issues."

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    Fatou D.

    Arraigo modification (Pathway A)

    Pricing

    No surprises. All-inclusive.

    All-inclusive plan
    1500 €-741€
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    One-time payment · Final price

    Start now — 759 €

    Pay in installments with Klarna

    Interest-free

    253 €/month

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    Full service

    What our management includes

    Prior analysis to determine the correct pathway (A or B)

    Exhaustive review by licensed immigration lawyer

    Employment contract verification (minimum wage, collective agreement, working hours)

    Complete preparation of applicant and employer documentation

    Appointment coordination and administrative cost management

    Direct coordination with the employer

    Unlimited legal advice throughout the process

    Real-time tracking with notifications

    Private tracking area 24/7

    File prepared in 24h*

    Money-back guarantee if our service contains errors

    Garantía de servicio

    Si nuestro trabajo contiene errores, te devolvemos el importe del servicio (excepto costes administrativos).

    *Documentation prepared in 24h after receiving all necessary information.

    FAQ

    Frequently asked questions

    Pathway A applies when you've held your arraigo for less than 12 months: the resulting permit is 1 year and the National Employment Situation (SNE) test must be passed. Pathway B applies with 12 months or more of arraigo: the resulting permit is 4 years and SNE does not apply. If your arraigo is close to 12 months, it usually pays to wait.

    From the date of the favorable arraigo resolution, not from when you submitted the application.

    Yes. From the moment the application is admitted for processing, you are provisionally authorized to reside and work nationwide. The admission receipt together with your NIE proves this authorization to your employer and the administration. This authorization is automatically extinguished if the application is denied or archived.

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    File prepared and ready to submit. No bureaucracy, no errors.

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