The South African Spouse visa is perhaps one of the simplest visa applications available. A Spouse is defined by the Immigration Act as a person who is a party to a marriage or permanent homosexual or heterosexual relationship with a...

The Critical Skills Work Visa is perhaps the most progressive move in the Immigration Act by the Department of Home Affairs. South Africa is dogged by a severe skills shortage and government has long recognized this as can be seen...

Section 27(g) Permanent residence is perhaps one of the most controversial sections in the new immigration regime and has been the cause of much outcry. Many foreigners have cried foul at the new formulation of the Section which now restricts...

In the modern day world of Business being able to secure the right skills as quickly and painlessly as possible can be the key to ensuring long-term business sustainability. This need is amplified when the labour market is riddled with a...

There has never been a better time to be a foreigner and be a qualified professional in South Africa. The published critical skills list provides an extensive list of skills considered to be critical for the republic. While the visa...

On Tuesday the 30th of June 2015, there appeared shocking scenes on the evening news of the rampant corruption at the Home Affairs refugee office in Marabastaad. Videos showing officials being bribed in the exclusive expose by ANN7 led to...