Spain immigration scheme sees 1.2 million apply for legal status
A significant number of undocumented migrants in Spain have applied for legal status under a new immigration scheme. The majority of applicants are from Latin America. (sources: aljazeera, ft, france24, nytimes)
Spain's immigration scheme has attracted nearly 1.2 million applications for legal status, exceeding initial expectations. Over 600,000 applications are currently being processed.
- The majority of applicants, 67 percent, are from Latin America.
- Initial forecasts estimated around half a million applications would be successful.
- More than 600,000 applications are already being processed.
Why it matters
The high number of applications reflects the challenges and opportunities in managing undocumented migration in Spain.
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This story is about Spain immigration scheme sees 1.2 million apply for legal status. This bill would also adjust certain TPS and Deferred Enforced Departure holders to lawful permanent residence.
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- It would also adjust certain TPS and Deferred Enforced Departure holders to lawful permanent residence.
This story is about Spain immigration scheme sees 1.2 million apply for legal status. This bill would make that change effective 60 days after enactment.
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- It would make that change effective 60 days after enactment.
This story is about Spain immigration scheme sees 1.2 million apply for legal status. This bill would make the registry change take effect 60 days after enactment.
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- It would make the registry change take effect 60 days after enactment.
This story is about Spain immigration scheme sees 1.2 million apply for legal status. This bill would also revise H-2A administration and fund labor-certification oversight and anti-fraud work.
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- It would also revise H-2A administration and fund labor-certification oversight and anti-fraud work.
This story is about Spain immigration scheme sees 1.2 million apply for legal status. This bill would also protect people who appear prima facie eligible from removal while they pursue relief.
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- It would also protect people who appear prima facie eligible from removal while they pursue relief.