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Gestrámites

Gestrámites is a law firm specializing in immigration and Spanish nationality law with offices in Madrid and Aranjuez. Led by attorney María Constanza Suárez Lemus, our team has over 25 years of experience defending the rights of migrants in Spain.

Abogada de la Universidad de Los Andes (Bogotá), colegiada en el Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Madrid (ICAM) y Máster en Administración de Empresas (MBA) por la Universidad de Exeter (Reino Unido). Más de 20 años de experiencia en Derecho de Extranjería y Derecho de Familia.

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Victoria Eugenia Suárez Lemus

Lawyer specializing in Commercial and Financial Law.

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Javier Puerta Velasco

Doctor in English Philology and expert conflict mediator.

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Jorge Alberto Perea Bello

Architect specializing in Project Management and Director of International Mobility Procedures.

Recognition of Foreign Degrees (Credential Recognition)

Validate your foreign degree so you can work or continue studying in Spain.

Who it’s for

  • Titulados/as que necesitan homologación (profesiones reguladas) o equivalencia (profesiones no reguladas).

What we do

  • Assessment: Recognition vs. equivalence and whether your profession is regulated.
  • Documentation checklist: We guide you on required documents, sworn translations, and legalisation/apostille.
  • Filing & tracking: Submission to the competent authority and follow-up until decision.
  • Requirements & next steps: Response to information requests and advisery on your academic or career route after the decision.

Key docs

  • Título oficial/diploma y certificación académica (plan de estudios, cargas horarias, calificaciones) apostillados/legalizados.
  • Traducción jurada si no están en español.

Timelines

  • Dependen del área; te damos rango tras revisar tu caso.
Chat with us

Write us on WhatsApp (response < 30 min).

FAQs:

Yes—if they reach ≥ 20 h/week and meet wage rules.

requested? We reinforce the file and reply on time.

It must be justifiable; we handle gaps with accepted proofs. WhatsApp template

Work & Social Ties Residency

Regularise your status if you can prove employment in Spain.

Who it’s for

  • 2 años de permanencia en España.
  • Ofertas laborales acreditables conforme a normativa vigente.

Employment (key requirement)

  • Aporta uno o varios precontratos que sumen ≥ 20 h/semana, con salario ≥ SMI (o convenio) proporcional a la jornada.
  • Se admiten contratos concatenados (campañas/temporadas) y parciales simultáneos con distintos empleadores.
  • Tras la concesión, la autorización exige tu alta en la Seguridad Social en 1 mes para surtir efecto.

What we do

  • Eligibility & risk assessment
  • Checklist & evidence assembly
  • Online filing & follow-up
  • Requirement responses.

Timelines

  • Variables por provincia; te daremos una estimación realista.
Chat with us

Write us on WhatsApp (response < 30 min).

FAQs:

Yes—if they reach ≥ 20 h/week and meet wage rules.

requested? We reinforce the file and reply on time.

It must be justifiable; we handle gaps with accepted proofs. WhatsApp template

Social Integration Permit

Regularise your stay in Spain through family/social ties.

Who it’s for

  • Personas con 2 años de permanencia acreditable en España.
  • Vínculos familiares con residentes (cónyuge/pareja registrada, ascendientes/descendientes) y/o informe de integración cuando proceda.
  • Medios económicos suficientes (orientativamente ≥ 100% IPREM anual).

What we do

  • Eligibility check & strategy
  • Checklist & full file build
  • Online filing & tracking
  • Responses to requirements/legal defence if needed.

Key docs

  • Historic census & proofs of stay
  • Family links / integration report
  • Means, records, etc.

Timelines

  • ️ Variables; te damos un rango realista tras revisar tu caso.
Chat with us

Write us on WhatsApp (response < 30 min).

FAQs:

Strong 1st-degree family ties may waive it; otherwise it’s usually requested.

Yes, if brief and justified; we align with local practice.

We evaluate alternatives (e.g., Work & Social Ties Residency).