Immigration Law Associates

26/03/2024

*Relative visa*

It's a visa applied by those with immediate family who are citizens or who holds Permanent residence .

Immediate family
Is biological family
Meaning you parents , siblings ,kids , spouses .

Cousins , or your aunt or uncle do not fall in this category .

For Children . You can only qualify to apply if your name appears on that child,s birth record , or on both
Birth Certificate . If not Not you go to department of home affairs they will tell you where to go for DNA

For Spouses .
There are two types of spouses .

1) spouse ( A) the legal spouse who you married legally
2) spouse (B) life partner
This is someone you have been staying with for two years
A notary agreement will be needed .

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18/11/2022

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17/11/2022

SOUTH AFRICA WORK VISAs - IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW
There are mainly two types of work visas in South Africa, which are the General Work Visa and the
Critical Skills Work Visa. The differences between the two are significant, whether it is with regard to
the circumstances in which they can be applied for as well as the procedures under which they are
processed.
A General Work Visa is issued to foreign nationals who have skills or are in professions that are not
classified as critical and are readily available amongst the locals. Amongst the most important
requirements for the issuing of a General Work Visa is an endorsement by the Department of Labour
to certify that there are no South Africans who are sufficiently qualified for that job, the job
opportunity was adequately advertised (newspaper, website, social media etc), that the terms of
employment are not inferior had the job been offered to a South African, that the foreign national is
clearly the most suitable candidate for the job amongst those who applied and were interviewed
etc. A holder of a General Work Visa qualifies to apply for permanent residence upon attainment of
five (5) years provided that there is confirmation of his/her indefinite employment.
On the other hand, a Critical Skills Work Visa is issued to foreign nationals who hold qualifications,
are with skills or are in professions that appear on the Critical Skills List. These skills and/or
professions are regarded as those that are not readily available amongst the local population, are
critical to specific sectors of the economy, and may take a long time to be readily available amongst
the locals. In the past a foreign national with critical skills could apply for a twelve (12) month
jobseeker visa before receiving an offer of employment, and upon receiving an offer of employment
he/she could then apply for the Critical Skills Visa for an extended period. This position has changed,
one can now only apply for a Critical Skills Visa upon receiving an offer of employment. A holder of a
Critical Skills Visa can apply for permanent residence immediately.
The above are some of the major differences between the General Work Visa and the Critical Skills
Visa in South Africa. With that said, the below are a few important notes to bear in mind when one is
applying for a work Visa in South Africa.
1. The applicant must have received an offer of employment and this applies to both the
General Work Visa as well as the Critical Skills Visa;
2. Qualifications acquired at foreign institutions of learning must be graded and endorsed by
the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA);
3. Registration with an industry body will be required for some qualifications/skills where
applicable e.g SAICA
4. The Visa is employer specific, meaning that one is only allowed to work for the employer
specified on that work visa. In the event that the foreign national changes employment, they
are required to apply for change of conditions to reflect the new employer.
5. A foreign national is not allowed to commence working before the work visa is issued. It is
an offence for a foreign national to be employed without a work visa, and employers may be
penalised for such.
We assist individuals and organisations to apply for various types of work Visas in a way that is legal,
cost efficient and expeditious. We are committed to a service that is professional and one that
addresses that which you require to the letter as far as possible. Immigration Law Associates also
assists parties to appeal rejected applications. We remove the hassles to hasten the process, leaving
you with fond memories of how we made things easier. It is a responsibility that we take with
commitment and pride.
Contact us for comprehensive assistance.
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Applying for a South African Visa/Permit can sometimes be a frustrating process, but here at Immigration Law Associates, we take you through each step thoroughly, making it a smooth sailing process.
Read the full article here:
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27/10/2021

ON THE EDGE - ZIMBABWE EXEMPTION PERMITS

There is uncertainty as to the future of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEP), formerly the Zimbabwe Special Permits (ZSP) as they come to expiration in December 2021.........

Find out more:
https://immigration-law.co.za/2021/07/15/on-the-edge-zimbabwe-exemption-permits-2/

21/10/2021

The TOPIC all South Africans want answers to!

WILL COVID-19 VACCINATION IN SOUTH AFRICA REMAIN VOLUNTARY?🤔

View our article on this important current topic:
https://immigration-law.co.za/2021/10/10/will-covid-19-vaccination-in-south-africa-remain-voluntary/

15/10/2021

THE VISA SYSTEM IN SOUTH AFRICA
The South African Permits & Visa system is a complicated one. It has been gradually tightened over the years due to high demand and abuse.

It is divided into Temporary and Permanent Residence categories. The Temporary Residence Visa category is sub-divided into various Visa types which are issued depending on the intended purpose. On the other hand the Permanent Residence Visa (known as Permit) is granted through compliance with set out requirements as per sections 25, 26 and 27 of the Immigration Act of 2002, and its existing regulations.

At Immigration Law Associates we expertly assist our clients with the demanding application process.

Contact us today and let our professional team make the journey easy, comforting, and a smooth process for you.

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13/10/2021

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12/10/2021

Do you need a Study Visa, Work Visa, or Permanent Residence Permit?
You have come to the right place, as we are Experts in immigration solutions!

Here at Immigration Law Associates, we offer individuals and businesses alike professional support in their visa applications including appeals in cases where their visa applications are unsuccessful.

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https://immigration-law.co.za/services/

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