Migrants to Get Services at Post and Social Security Offices
The Spanish government is offering a program to help undocumented migrants. Migrants can apply for residency and work permits. The process will take about three months.
The Spanish government announced a plan to regularize the status of over 500,000 undocumented migrants. This will be done through services provided by Correos and Social Security offices. The government wants to reassure the European Union about this action. The program will allow migrants to apply for legal residence and work permits. The government is waiting for final approval before starting the program fully.
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Highlights
Mass Regularization Program Launched
The Spanish government is offering services to over half a million undocumented migrants.
Correos and Social Security Offer Services
Services will be available through Correos and Social Security offices.
Three-Month Processing Time Established
The government has set a three-month timeframe for processing applications.
EU Partners Being Reassured
The Spanish government is reassuring its EU partners about the program.
Regularization Impacts Work Decisions
Migrants obtaining permits will affect decisions to work in Spain.