Social entities warn that admissions to process for extraordinary regularizations are advancing slowly. "So far we have submitted many files, but we have few admissions. I have submitted sixty and only have nine admitted to process," explains Maite Moreno, a lawyer for Cáritas.
Anuar, a Moroccan citizen who arrived in Spain six years ago and lives in València, is one of the fortunate cases. After his asylum application was denied, he lived in uncertainty, unable to work and fearing expulsion. Now, his application for extraordinary regularization has been admitted to process. "I thought they wouldn't admit it because I believed they would only accept a limited number of people, but thank God mine has been admitted," explains Anuar.
Admission to process, while not implying definitive regularization, has important legal effects. "The resolution allows one to reside and work legally in Spain, as well as open a bank account or access other administrative procedures," points out Moreno. However, in practice, many people continue to face difficulties. "Companies pose some difficulties when they see the short period of residence indicated on the admission document," laments Anuar.
Despite the obstacles, Anuar remains hopeful that the process will conclude favorably. "I hope everything turns out well," he assures. The deadline to apply for the extraordinary regularization process ends on June 30.
