Help! RESUELTO - NO FAVORABLE

Hi everyone,

I’m hoping to get some advice or hear from others who’ve been through something similar.

I applied in June 2025 in Madrid for the Tarjeta de residencia de familiar de ciudadano de la UE (Residence card of a family member of an EU citizen). I never heard anything after the three months passed but yesterday I received a non-descript ‘Nueva notificacion postal’ email and today the online system updated to “RESUELTO - NO FAVORABLE”. 

I haven’t received the official letter yet explaining why. I understand I’ll likely need to file an appeal once I find out why I’ve been rejected.

I’m already contacting a few immigration lawyers, but I’d really appreciate hearing from people who have been through something similar e.g. has anyone successfully appealed a similar decision, how long did it take, and any specific lawyers you’d recommend?

Thanks a lot in advance.  I’m stressing right now 🫠