Hello,

I am an American citizen who recently graduated from university. I have been with my girlfriend (dual American/euro, lives in the Basque country in Spain) for several years now, and I would like to move there with her.

I studied business and am applying to masters in finance programs at IE and ESADE, in hopes of landing a job or internship there afterwards. Now, I know the current employment situation there, and understand the obstacles.

I was wondering how a "pareja de hecho" works - does it grant me the privilege to bypass the need for a work permit? How would I go about initiating the process of obtaining it? What exact privileges does this grant me?

Thanks in advance for all of your help.