New immigration laws...

Silvana_Arocha · 2014-02-03T12:17:26+01:00

Think is important to share this info New Immigration Laws for South Africa - 2014 26 January 2014 | Presentation on the Amendments to the Immigration Act. The Introduction of New Immigration Laws and Regulations for South Africa. What does this mean for you? On the 23rd of January 2014, a presentation was held describing what is likely to be a certain change in the Immigration Act of South Africa. In approximately 30 days, the announcements will be made and published for PUBLIC COMMENT and based on the response over this period, Gazetted and inscribed into South African Immigration law. Major changes being discussed: Categories initially termed as "permits" will now be called "visas". The only category that will make use of the word "permit" will be the Permanent Residency Permit One will not be allowed to Change their status from a visitor visa to another type of visa. One will need to return home and make application in their home country. This is a major change and will drastically change the way the Immigration Industry has traditionally worked. Anyone reading this who is currently on a visit visa and is making plans to change to another type of visa, you must do so immediately Study permits will be granted for as long as the course is. There will be no need to renew every year. All Business Permit applications will need to be approved by the Department of Trade and Industry before being sent to Home Affairs for assessment. The Quota and Exceptional Skills permit will be repelled and replaced with a new Critical Skills Visa. The Intra Company Visa will now be a four year visa. All Temporary Permit applications will no longer be submitted at a Regional Department of Home Affairs, but rather through a Visa Facilitation Service Centre.

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ImmigrationSouthAfrica Serial expat

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ImmigrationSouthAfricaSerial expat03 September 2014 12:15:26

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The only way to leave the country and not be banned is to become legalised - an immigration law firm should be able to do this for you.

isatumba New member

Member since 30 August 2014

isatumbaNew member03 September 2014 13:43:43

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thank you. is there any law firm that you recommend for me

ImmigrationSouthAfrica Serial expat

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ImmigrationSouthAfricaSerial expat03 September 2014 13:50:42

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We are an immigration law firm.

isatumba New member

Member since 30 August 2014

isatumbaNew member03 September 2014 14:22:44

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thank you that's good , how much can it cost me approximately???

Priscilla ViP

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PriscillaViP04 September 2014 10:50:17

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@ isatumba > Do note that there are some immigration agencies in EB business directory : https://www.expat.com/en/business/afric … -services/ , please do not hesitate to get in touch with them.

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@ ImmigrationSouthAfrica > As you already know, you cannot use the forum to promote your own services.

Thank you

Priscilla

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