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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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The Department of Home Affairs Backtracks on Immigration Regulations and Announces Second Round for Trusted Employer Scheme Applications in Press Conference

On April 9, 2024, the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi addressed the media in a comprehensive press conference unpacking the withdrawal of the recently gazetted Immigration Regulation Amendments on 28 March 2024.

The Department of Home Affairs (“DHA”) faced backlash after publishing the aforementioned regulations a day prior to the closing date for comments. The Minister in his press conference has acknowledged that he was misadvised on publishing the new regulations early and that his office is rectifying this mistake.

2024, News

Home Affairs revises immigration rules and opens second round of Trusted Employer Scheme applications.

On 9 April 2024, the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi addressed the media in a comprehensive press conference unpacking the withdrawal of the recently gazetted Immigration Regulation Amendments on 28 March 2024.

The Department of Home Affairs (“DHA”) faced backlash after publishing the aforementioned regulations a day prior to the closing date for comments. The Minister in his press conference has acknowledged that he was misadvised on publishing the new regulations early and that his office is rectifying this mistake.

2024, News

South Africa Now Offers a Remote Work Visa for Foreigners

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) on 28 March 2024 Gazetted a set of Immigration Regulations which allowed foreigners to come work and stay in South Africa on a Remote Work Visa. Following a press briefing by Minister Aaron Motsoaledi of the Department of Home Affairs on 9 April, these regulations have been subsequently withdrawn. However, according to the Minister, the DHA is in the process of finalising the regulations and will gazette a revised version by next week after taking into consideration comments received.

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