فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
In a new step to strengthen social integration policies for migrants, sources informed Assahifa exclusively about key developments in Spain’s expanded “Second Chance Rooting” program—formerly known as Arraigo por Formación—which now includes a broader category of undocumented migrants living in Spain.
According to information obtained by the newspaper, recent reforms allow migrants who have lived in Spain for at least two years without legal status to apply for a temporary residence permit, provided they commit to completing a structured vocational training program at a state-recognized institution.
“Second Chance Rooting” is now one of the main legal pathways introduced under Spain’s immigration law reforms. It is part of a comprehensive vision aimed at integrating migrants into the labor market, rather than leaving them vulnerable to social exclusion or informal employment.
The program has seen growing interest among members of the Moroccan diaspora, particularly young people, as it opens a door to obtaining renewable legal residency and effective integration into Spain’s professional workforce after years of legal uncertainty.
Applicants must be enrolled in an officially recognized training program and are required to complete it. Legal status is granted in stages, beginning with a temporary residence permit during training, followed by the possibility of a work residence permit upon successful job placement.
Spanish civil society organizations advocating for migrant rights have welcomed the program’s expansion, stressing the need to raise awareness and streamline administrative procedures that still hinder access for many eligible individuals.
In a special statement, a human rights activist based in Barcelona said: “This is a practical move toward acknowledging the reality of thousands of undocumented workers. Now, they finally have a legal route to step into the light through education and professional development.”
Spain remains one of the few European countries with multiple legal pathways for regularizing migrant status—including family, social, and labor-based residency. “Second Chance Rooting” is among the newest and most appealing routes in recent years.
Source: Fesnews Media
