Hello,

I am a Canadian who was hired by a Spanish company and have been in the country over 6 months. The company had promised to get a work permit for me and help get a Visa so I could be legal. They have since dropped the idea and don't seem to want to help any more.

We can't afford to go back to Canada now and are technically here illegally. We have roots in the country now (rental contract, rental car, etc...). Is there any way we can apply for residence without going back home? We own an online marketing business in Canada and would like to operate in Spain. What can we do to do it legally?

Any help you can provide would be appreciated.

Thanks