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 […]