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Spain Regularizes Over 22,000 Migrants Affected by Valencia Floods

With a 93% approval rate, the extraordinary process closes May 14 as calls grow for deadline extension and relaxed criteria.

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Varias mujeres de Islamic Relief ayudando a las víctimas de la dana.
Imagen de archivo tomada días después de la dana en Valencia

Overview

  • The Spanish Government has approved over 22,000 regularization applications from migrants impacted by the October 2024 DANA flood in Valencia, with a 93% acceptance rate.
  • Roughly 1,000 applications have been denied, and the deadline for submissions is set to close on May 14, 2025.
  • Sumar and migrant advocacy groups, including Valencia Acoge, are urging the government to extend the deadline and broaden evidence requirements, citing restrictive criteria that exclude many affected individuals.
  • Delegada del Gobierno Pilar Bernabé criticized the PP-Vox-led regional government for policies she described as stigmatizing migrants, contrasting them with the central government's inclusive approach.
  • The Spanish Government is preparing new foreigner regulations to enhance migrant stability and regularization processes, while victims' associations have engaged with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for further support.