The ILP argues that this is due, on the one hand, to the fact that the requirements for access to residence are “highly restrictive and very difficult to comply with” and, on the other hand, to the fact that “the administrative procedure implemented is slow, bureaucratic and “It has a high margin of discretion.”
There are three reasons alleged to justify the extraordinary regularization requested. The first is that “irregularity represents a condemnation of labor exploitation, invisibility in the face of institutions, lack of legal protection or the de facto exclusion of essential public services such as education and health.”
Secondly, it is argued that “irregularity prevents many migrants from contributing with dignity with capacities that are essential for the maintenance of society”, in such a way that “regularization would bring out, quickly and effectively, the great potential of their direct taxes.” and the contributions of employees and employers to the Social Security system.”
Thirdly, it is argued that “the existence of nearly half a million people outside the radar of institutions and the planning of public services represents a public governance deficit that must be urgently corrected.”