Spain to Dismiss Over 30% of Migrant Requests
The Spanish government expects 750,000 applications for migrants to become legal residents. Around 500,000 are expected to be approved. Many will qualify through a process for people needing international protection.
Spain is starting its seventh program to make undocumented migrants legal. This program is for about one million foreign workers. The government thinks 750,000 people will apply. Experts say this program does not solve the problem of migration. It may cause delays in the process.
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Highlights
Government Expects Many Rejections
The Spanish government expects to reject over 30% of migrant regularization applications.
750,000 Applications Received
A total of 750,000 applications for migrant regularization are anticipated.
500,000 to Benefit
Approximately 500,000 migrants are expected to receive benefits.
International Protection Route Key
300,000 will qualify through the international protection route.
Regularization After 20 Years
Spain has begun its seventh round of migrant status regularization.