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Spain grants amnesty to half a million undocumented migrants

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Spain has implemented a new law allowing around half a million undocumented migrants to apply for residency and work permits.

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Open Questions

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What specific 'public or private' documents are acceptable to prove residency for applicants?
How many applications are expected to be processed during the April-June period, and what is the estimated approval rate?
What are the long-term economic and social impacts of this amnesty program on Spain's labor market and welfare system?
How will the government ensure that employers comply with labor laws for newly legalized workers to prevent continued exploitation?
What measures are in place to handle potential fraud or false claims in the application process?
Number of undocumented migrants eligible for the amnesty programfactual

Around 500,000 migrants are eligible to apply, according to the government.

According to Sveriges Radio Nyheter, BBC News - Business, Euronews
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Between 750,000 and 1.1 million migrants are a more realistic number, according to a leaked police report.

According to BBC News - Business

Context: The discrepancy suggests the government's estimate may be conservative, potentially underestimating the program's scale and impact on immigration services and the economy.

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