Bitter Sweet Update Directive allowing Expatriates with Pending Visas to remain in country gets extended to 31 March 2023

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The Department of Home Affairs has released an updated Directive extending all visas for foreign nationals currently in South Africa, whose visas have expired but have a pending visa or waiver application, until 31 March 2023.

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Zimbabwe Visa Update The Minister And Xpatweb Speaks On 702

Zimbabwe Visa Update – The Minister And Xpatweb Speaks On 702

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Aubrey Masango hosted last night on Radio 702 the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, as well as Marisa Jacobs, the Managing Director of Xpatweb; South Africa’s leading specialist work visa provider.

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ft Withdrawal of Centralised Adjudication

Withdrawal of Centralised Adjudication

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During 2021 the Department of Home Affairs conducted an investigation at South African Embassies and Consulates around in countries abroad and found alarming inconsistencies with regards to the adjudication of applications.

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ZEP Last Chance Extensions FT

Last Chance Extensions For Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) Holders

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On 25 November 2021, the Cabinet has announced that no further concession will be allowed and as such ZEP holders will no longer be able to extend their permits in terms of this special dispensation. The Department of Home Affairs have granted a 12-month grace period from the current ZEP expiry to allow permit holder […]

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Highest Response Rate Expected For 2022 Critical Skills Survey, Driven By Growing Skills Demand

Highest Response Rate Expected For 2022 Critical Skills Survey, Driven By Growing Skills Demand

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The government’s official Critical Skills List was fully released in February this year and, already, an adjusted list was published earlier this month. However, employers cannot afford to become complacent.

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