Judgment of the Court (Fifth Chamber) of 12 September 2024.#Sagrario and Others v Subdelegación del Gobierno en Barcelona.#Reference for a preliminary ruling – Area of freedom, security and justice – Immigration policy – Right to family reunification – Directive 2003/86/EC – Article 16(3) – Refusal to renew the residence permit of the sponsor – Consequences – Refusal to renew the residence permit of the sponsor’s family members – Reason beyond their control – Presence of minor children – Article 15(3) – Conditions for granting an autonomous residence permit – Concept of ‘particularly difficult circumstances’ – Scope – Article 17 – Case-by-case examination – Right to be heard.#Case C-63/23.