Keywords: Family reunification


Moroccans rank third among recipients of first EU residence permits

Moroccan citizens were among the largest groups receiving first residence permits from European Union countries in 2025, ranking third by nationality, according to data from Eurostat. EU member states issued more than 202,000 first residence permits to Moroccan nationals during the year. Only Ukrainian......

U.S. court ruling revives hopes for Moroccan immigrant visa applicants

A federal judge in Manhattan has overturned a U.S. government policy that had suspended the processing of immigrant visa applications from citizens of 75 countries, including Morocco, offering renewed hope to Moroccan applicants whose cases had remained on hold since January. Judge Jeanette Vargas ruled......

Algeria Hands Over 49 Moroccan Migrants to Morocco at Zouj Bghal Border Post

Forty-nine Moroccan nationals were handed over to Moroccan authorities by Algeria on Wednesday via the Zouj Bghal border post. Among them are two women and minors. This operation marks the second transfer of its kind recorded in August. 49 Moroccan Nationals Handed Over to Authorities A new transfer......

Morocco’s DGSN announces results of annual police transfer program

Morocco's General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) has announced the results of its annual police transfer program, with 1,506 officers from different ranks and professional specialties granted transfers this year. The announcement was made on Monday, August 10, as part of the annual personnel......

Navigating legal pathways for Moroccan families moving to Spain in 2026

Morocco and Spain share a deep connection, with nearly 900,000 Moroccan nationals now legally registered in Spanish municipalities. When accounting for second-generation residents who hold Spanish nationality, the total population of Moroccan origin exceeds 1.2 million, positioning it as the largest......

Understanding Spain's new immigration law: Key changes and implications

Spain's new immigration law has come into effect, introducing significant alterations to residency and family reunification protocols for foreigners wishing to reside in Spain. This comprehensive reform aims to streamline procedures across various immigration offices, improve processing times, and......

Understanding Spain's transformative immigration law: Key changes explained

Spain's new immigration law has come into effect, bringing significant modifications to residency, legal status, and family reunification for foreigners wishing to settle in the country. As this legislation unfolds, it is crucial to grasp its essential components, which aim to streamline processes......