The new Critical Skills list is expected to be released in April 2019 – The Department is currently engaging with respective Government Departments and Business Sectors for their input.
Bated breath as we await the Minister of Home Affairs, Malusi Gigaba to address members of the media this morning at 9:00 on the amendments to the visa regulations.
The National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Act requires the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) to recognise professional bodies and register their professional designations on the NQF.
If you are an expatriate in South Africa, applying for a work permit can be a time-consuming process. This leads many to ask whether it is more beneficial to apply for permanent residency sooner. We found that there can be a significant upside; however, depending on the complexities, there may also be adverse consequences.
If we are to meet President Ramaphosa’s goal of boosting foreign investment and attracting skilled people to our country, we urgently need to optimise South Africa’s current visa application process, urges Marisa Jacobs, Immigration Specialist at Xpatweb.
