The extraordinary regularization process in Spain continues to move forward. During the last week of October, ARC Legal Abogados received several administrative decisions related to this procedure, including multiple new residence permit approvals.
These decisions add to those received in previous weeks and allow us to provide an update on the progress of the applications handled by our law firm, following the information we shared on October 20.
Given the lack of detailed official statistics on the status of applications, we believe that sharing our direct experience can provide a useful reference for individuals who are still waiting for a decision from the Spanish immigration authorities.
⏺️ What do we know about the overall status of the extraordinary regularization process?
Between April 16 and June 30, 2026, a total of 1,174,978 extraordinary regularization applications were submitted, significantly exceeding the Spanish government’s initial estimates.
However, detailed official information on the overall progress of these applications remains unavailable.
In particular, the authorities have not published comprehensive, up-to-date statistics on the number of applications admitted for processing, residence permits granted, applications still pending, or actual processing times.
This lack of information makes it difficult for applicants to assess how the procedure is progressing and when they might expect to receive a decision.
⏺️ The status of applications handled by ARC Legal Abogados
In the absence of detailed official data, we would like to share the progress of the extraordinary regularization applications currently being handled by ARC Legal Abogados.
Although the applications managed by our law firm represent only a very small proportion of the total number submitted across Spain, monitoring their progress provides some practical insights into how the procedure is developing.
For example, we have observed that administrative decisions are not necessarily issued in the order in which applications were submitted. Applications filed around the same time may be at different stages of processing or receive decisions on different dates.
We have also noticed that decisions may be issued in clusters during certain periods, as occurred during the last week of October.
These observations do not allow us to establish general processing times or predict the outcome of other applications. However, they do provide useful information about how the procedure is progressing in actual cases.
In the absence of more comprehensive official statistics, we believe that sharing this information can be helpful, provided it is interpreted with appropriate caution.
⏺️ How ARC Legal Abogados can help you
ARC Legal Abogados is a law firm specializing in Spanish Immigration Law. We advise foreign nationals on immigration procedures, including residence permits, renewals, modifications of existing authorizations, and other administrative procedures before the Spanish authorities.
Our services include an individual assessment of each client’s circumstances, preparation and review of supporting documentation, submission and monitoring of applications, responses to requests for additional information, and assistance with administrative procedures following approval.
If you need legal advice regarding your immigration status in Spain, you can contact our law firm to discuss the options available to you and the services we can provide.
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This article is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Spanish immigration regulations are subject to ongoing changes in interpretation and administrative practice. At ARC Legal, we make every effort to keep our information accurate, up to date, and verified against official sources. However, we always recommend consulting a qualified legal professional before starting any administrative procedure or making legal decisions. If you need personalized advice regarding your circumstances, please contact our law firm.