by admin | Sep 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
This topic is one that hits close to home for a number of foreigners living in South Africa. The familiar story is that parents to their new born babies soon discover that their new bundle of joy is an immigration nightmare and often the discovery occurs at the most...
by admin | Sep 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
This may be a case of the chickens finally coming home to roost. The Minister’s comments this week may have not been what the community of Zimbabweans living in South Africa of the Special Dispensation permits had hoped to hear. For the first time since the...
by 1gridadmin | May 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
With the clock ticking and the expiry date fast approaching many of the 250 000 odd Zimbabweans who are on the ZSP permits are begin to feel the pressure of uncertainty surrounding the Special Dispensation Permits. About 18 months remain on these permits with many...
by 1gridadmin | Feb 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
Change of Status & Conditions Clarified. Introduction On the 29th of January 2016 the High Court of South Africa`s Western Cape Division handed down a judgement that has clarified an issue that has been the cause of much confusion in SA Immigration and in...
by 1gridadmin | Aug 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
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 the granting of permanent...
by 1gridadmin | Aug 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
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 category is not significantly...