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Concern in Cádiz over Immigration Regularization Management

Police unions and associations warn about the lack of human and material resources to handle the surge in applications.

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The recent measure by the Government for extraordinary immigration regularization has led to a surge in applications in Cádiz, where police unions and associations are warning about a severe lack of resources to effectively manage this process.

The initiative, approved on April 14 by royal decree, aims to regularize the status of approximately 500,000 people in Spain. However, its implementation in the province of Cádiz faces significant challenges due to a shortage of staff and material resources.
A spokesperson for an association offering assistance to migrants noted that since the measure's announcement, they have received calls from nearly 800 individuals interested in regularization. This organization is supported by various NGOs in the province and the agricultural sector of Cádiz, which sees this measure as an opportunity to alleviate labor shortages.
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"I am not clear that the necessary human and material resources have been made available to face this avalanche of applications. It seems to me that they have not had time to organize the system to be able to respond."

an association spokesperson
The police union SUP Cádiz has expressed deep concern about the situation. A union spokesperson warned that applications would arrive like a “tsunami” and that current staff in Cádiz would need to be doubled to provide an adequate response. They also cautioned about the possibility of “endless queues” in municipalities like Algeciras for issuing necessary documentation.
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"If the staff is not increased, this is going to be a disaster because if 200 files have to be processed and only 14 are processed... Imagine the desperation these people might feel, and they will rightfully complain."

a police union spokesperson
Among the essential requirements for regularization are the absence of a criminal record and posing no threat to public order or safety. Obtaining a criminal record certificate from the country of origin or residence over the past five years is one of the most complex steps, as many applicants lack a consular representation network.
The measure, which came into effect on April 16, is expected to benefit half a million people. In Cádiz, one association is already processing around 400 applications, highlighting the need for this regularization to integrate a significant number of migrants into the labor market, especially in the agricultural sector, where there is high demand for workers.

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