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May 2024

2024, News, Visa Category

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 a big accolade for the Department, and they should be commended for the efforts they have made towards the success of the scheme.

Jacobs says they have also seen another Embassy immediately acknowledge the TES application, and on submission confirming the applicant can return 10 days later to collect the outcome with a dedicated phone line for any questions or updates.

2024, News, Visa Category

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 12 April 2024, in order to follow due process before the regulations would be Gazetted again.

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