‘Country grows, we grow too’: 1 million migrants seek legal status in Spain
Summary
Spain has launched a new legal process allowing over one million undocumented migrants to apply for legal status. This is the first broad regularisation effort since 2005, aiming to help migrants work legally and contribute to the country’s economy.Key Facts
- More than 1.17 million undocumented migrants applied for legal status in Spain between April and June 30.
- The Spanish government has three months to review most applications.
- About 608,000 applicants have been given provisional residency and work permits so far.
- Without legal status, migrants face difficulty finding work, housing, and protection from abuse.
- The regularisation effort has support from civil society groups, the Catholic Church, trade unions, and businesses.
- Migrants like Badr Tmairi and Rocio Neciosupe want legal papers to work safely and support their families.
- Spain’s Prime Minister says regularisation is crucial to avoid economic decline, including job and school losses by 2050.
- This initiative contrasts with tougher immigration policies in other European countries.
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