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  An application for a critical skills work visa shall be accompanied by proof that the applicant falls within the critical skills category in the form of : (a) A confirmation, in writing, from the professional body, council or board recognised by the South African Qualifications Association (SAQA), in terms of Section 13(1) (i) of the...

Previously the requirements for a General Work Visa in South Africa were as follows: The candidate needed a job offer from a company in South Africa. The candidate needed proof that the company tried to recruit South Africans by advertising nationally. The candidate’s qualifications had to be reviewed by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)....

Over the past months the immigration industry has been waiting in anticipation for the Department of Home Affairs to implement its new immigration framework. Although change is necessary for a number of reasons (refer to our article Immigration Act, South Africa 2014 – expected changes) the processes which the Department of Home Affairs chose to...

Immigration Act South Africa 2014 Changes – Visa Changes Affecting Businesses – Section 11(2) Visas Only Available From Embassies – Blog Series Part 7 – Release May 2014 Business’ needs differ, but one thing all businesses have in common is the need for expert skills to grow. These expert skills can more often than not...

Immigration Act South Africa 2014 changes – Implications for the Model Industry – Blog Series Part 5 – Release May 2014 With the new Immigration Act of South Africa on the horizon, there are several implications for foreigners with visitor visas and those wishing to extend their visas or change to another visa (e.g. spouse...