Australia: Current Travel Restrictions And Skilled Migration Applications
Australia’s borders are currently closed and entry to Australia remains strictly controlled to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Employing Illegal Foreign Nationals: The Cost, The Risk & The Fix
With unemployment figures at an all-time high and South Africa facing numerous economic challenges, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and the Department of Labour (DoL) are again taking steps to curb the employment of illegal foreign nationals living in South Africa.
COVID-19 Travel Regulations
The South African Covid-19 regulations published on 06 July 2021, states that passengers travelling to South Africa may only land at the following airports: Cape Town International, King Shaka International in Durban, Nelspruit, Lanseria and OR Tambo International.
USA Entry Restrictions And Appraised Visas Currently
Due to the continued restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 outbreak, the U.S. Consulates General in South Africa remain unable to resume the routine immigrant and non-immigrant visa services.
Retention of South African Citizenship
Many South Africans are relocating to other countries. While the motivation behind their decisions vary, there is no denying that they will face a mountain of paperwork and be bombarded with terms and requirements that are alien to them.
3rd Covid-19 Wave And Resultant Restrictions For South Africans
Due to the latest Covid wave in South Africa, the country is on adjusted alert level 4 from 28 June 2021. The increase in numbers of daily infections across the country, could result in lockdown restrictions being extended for a further period.
SA Companies Import Critical Skills As Local Pool Can’t Plug The Hole
About 97% of listed and multinational companies in South Africa say engineers are indispensable to their business operations and often have to be recruited abroad.
Some Light At The End Of A Dark Tunnel For Mauritius
Mauritius, the country that implemented rigid regulations during the Covid-19 pandemic, is now feeling the financial repercussions.
Australia Immigration: Current Economic and Security Situation in South Africa
South Africans have been dealing with mounting economic and security concerns for quite some time and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has only worsened conditions in the country.
Mauritius Finally Re-Opens Its Borders And Welcomes All Travellers
Mauritius, a country that has implemented stringent lockdowns during the Covid-19 pandemic has now relaxed its regulations and announced the reopening of its borders from Tuesday 15th July 2021.
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