On July 11, 2019 /
Applying for a Financially Independent Visa in South Africa /
The financially independent visa allows a person to apply for permanent residency directly and therefore allowing the applicant to work, study or manage their own business in South Africa. A financially independent visa is for those who are able to sustain themselves without an income within the country and affords the holder many freedoms. If...
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On July 4, 2019 /
Looking to employ expats? Here are your responsibilities as a South African employer /
Employers in South Africa are often hard pressed to find the necessary (and scarce) skills to fill selected roles within their organisation. Employing expats of course comes with its own set of rules and the line is often blurred in terms of who bears responsibility between the expat or the employer. In addition to ensuring...
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On June 20, 2019 /
Tips for companies looking to secure a critical skills work visa /
The critical skills work visa is a permit issued to applicants in possession of exceptional skills or qualifications that are scarce in South Africa. The need for foreign skills has become more and more prevalent due to skills shortages experienced globally. We often recommend pursuing a work visa in the Critical Skills category due to...
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On June 13, 2019 /
How to avoid South African visa rejection /
You’ve obtained all your documents, waited in line, and finally submitted your visa application. Days turn into weeks, and weeks into months, but before you have a chance to finalise your holiday plans you have your outcome from the Department of Home Affairs – REJECTED. There are numerous reasons why your visa application may have...
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On June 6, 2019 /
Home Affairs asks United Nations for help with Refugee backlog /
The Department of Home Affairs has approached the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to help it clear the 150 000 refugee status appeals backlog, according to Director of Asylum Seekers, Mandla Madumisa. The SAHRC subpoenaed the Home Affairs Director-General to address complaints that the department takes an inordinately long time to process asylum applications...
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