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Spain sees nearly 1.2 million applications for migrant regularisation scheme

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Almost 1.2 million undocumented migrants have applied for legal status in Spain, with over 600,000 applications currently being processed.
The majority of applications, approximately two-thirds, come from migrants of Latin American origin.
The Spanish government's regularization program allows eligible individuals to obtain the right to live and work in the country.
Initial predictions suggest that around 500,000 applications may be approved.
The application period for this significant amnesty program recently concluded, marking it as the largest of its kind in European history.

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Spain has initiated the largest migrant amnesty in European history, leading to the submission of nearly 1.2 million applications by undocumented migrants for legal status. The program, which began in late April, received much more interest than anticipated, with two-thirds of applications coming from Latin American migrants. The deadline for submissions was Tuesday, and the government stated that over 600,000 requests are already in the processing stage. Initial forecasts suggest that around 500,000 of these applications may ultimately be approved.

The Spanish government's initiative aims to provide a pathway to regularization amid a broader context of rising restrictive immigration policies across Europe. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has described the program as a "historical measure," emphasizing its potential to leverage the contributions of migrants to the Spanish economy and society. This regularization effort reflects a significant policy shift and is seen as a response to both demographic needs and humanitarian considerations.

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