Trusted Employer Scheme Visa Issued Within 24 Hours
90 days after the launch of the Department of Home Affairs’ Trusted Employer Scheme, companies are taking stock. Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director of Xpatweb, immigration service provider confirms that there has been a marked difference for companies enrolled as Trusted Employers, with their first visa submitted under the scheme issued within 24 hours. This is […]
Round Two – Minister of the Department of Home Affairs Gazette New Immigration Regulations: A Closer Look at the Changes
On the 20th of May 2024, the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi (“the Minister”), Gazetted a new set of Immigration Regulations. The Department of Home Affairs (“DHA”) faced backlash after publishing the aforementioned regulations a day prior to the closing date for comments. This led to the Minister formally withdrawing the regulations on […]
108 Corporates Seek Trusted Employer Scheme Status: 65 Approved, Implementation Imminent
A significant milestone unfolds in the corporate realm as the Department of Home Affairs confirms that roughly 108 major corporations pursue trusted employer status, with 65 earning approval and poised for imminent implementation in the coming week.
Newsflash: Department of Home Affairs Approves First Companies for Trusted Employer Scheme
The Department of Home Affairs has given its seal of approval to the first set of companies to be part of the much-anticipated Trusted Employer Scheme. This significant milestone follows a rigorous evaluation process that saw numerous employers vying for a coveted spot in the program. The submission deadline for companies interested in the scheme […]
The Department of Home Affairs extends blanket concession until 30 June 2024
The recent decision (Directive) by the Department of Home Affairs (“DHA”) to further extend the blanket concession granted to long term visa holders was music to the ears of many. Today, 22 December 2023, the DHA released a new Directive stating that long-term visa holders in South Africa have been granted legal permission to remain […]
Constitutional Court Orders Sections of the Immigration Act, 2002 Unconstitutional: A Victory for Foreign National Parents
In a landmark decision, the Constitutional Court of South Africa (“Court”) has ruled that certain sections of the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No. 13 of 2002) (“Act”), and regulations of the related Immigration Regulations (“Regulations”), pertaining to spouses of South African citizens or permanent residents whose spousal relationships have terminated, are unconstitutional.
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