Spain is preparing to issue an imminent decree to regularize approximately 500,000 undocumented migrants, a move that has prompted Latin American communities to begin organizing paperwork as of March 4 www.visahq.com. This policy shift coincides with official data showing that Spain’s foreign-born population has now surpassed 10 million, accounting for roughly 20% of the total population and driving significant economic expansion www.visahq.com.

The regularization window is slated to open in early April for migrants who established residence before the end of 2025 www.visahq.com. Despite the economic benefits, the plan has already placed a heavy burden on immigration offices, with officials warning that the surge in applications may overwhelm current administrative resources www.visahq.comwww.japantimes.co.jp.