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Spain immigration officers cancel strike after deal to ease workload from mass migrant amnesty

Spain has granted amnesty to immigrants who are in the country illegally before, doing so six times between 1986 and 2005.

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00:02They have been waiting for hours. These immigrants in Spain have been queuing to gather all the necessary documents to
00:09qualify for the fast-track immigration procedure.
00:12Despite the weight and technical issues, these immigrants remain optimistic.
00:17It is very good for everyone, for all the benefits, for all the benefits, since we are working as black.
00:25We open doors for a better future, a better stability, and so many things.
00:36Spain's government finalized a migrant amnesty measure that it announced earlier this year, paving the way for immigrants living and
00:44working without authorization to apply for legal status.
00:48An estimated 500,000 people living in Spain without authorization could be eligible to apply, the government said.
00:56Those who meet certain conditions can now apply for one-year residency and work permit.
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