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Spain Mobilizes Immigration Office Workforce Ahead of Key Regulatory Changes

With a surge in residence and work permit applications expected, the government is deploying interim and permanent staff while unions plan strikes over working conditions.

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Overview

  • The Spanish Government is deploying 250 interim employees to 25 high-demand Immigration Offices for an initial period of up to 18 months, starting May 20.
  • Around 500 new career civil servants will reinforce Immigration Offices across Spain as part of a broader structural upgrade.
  • The new Immigration Regulation, described as the most comprehensive reform in decades, aims to simplify procedures, reduce bureaucracy, and address labor market needs.
  • Digital tools and organizational changes, including decentralized processing and enhanced online platforms, are being introduced to streamline case management.
  • The CC. OO. union has called a two-hour strike on May 19 to protest precarious working conditions and demand immediate system reforms.