11 October 2023
08:00 – 10:30 (SA Time)
TBC
2024
TBC
2024
These webinars are for HR Professionals, Managers and Executives, Immigration and Visa Specialists, Expatriates and International Job Seekers, Business Owners and Entrepreneurs, Legal and Compliance Teams.
Following the success of our first Virtual Immigration Workshop, we are excited to unveil our second session, titled ‘Virtual Immigration Workshop: Navigating Critical Skills’. Just as our previous workshop garnered high praise for its rich insights, session 2 promises an equally enlightening experience, delving into a range of critical topics to provide you with invaluable guidance.
WE WILL COVER THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:
Topic 1: Critical Skills Visas
Topic 2: Practical Overview of the Requirements and Tips for a Successful Application
Topic 3: SAQA and Professional Body Challenges and Insights
Topic 4: How to get executive submissions correct and setting-up of a strict roadmap
Topic 5: The Updated Critical Skills List of 2022/23
Topic 6: Renewals vs First Time Applicants
Topic 7: Progressing to Permanent Residency – Pros and Cons
Staying ahead of immigration and mobility demands is paramount to the success of visa applications. The third virtual workshop in our series titled, ‘Virtual Immigration Workshop: General Work Permits’ offers you the opportunity to acquire invaluable insights and strategies into this complex visa category. Building on our first workshop, which equipped attendees with the tools to navigate the intricate realm of immigration, an introduction into work visas and a focus on ICT visas, this session will center around General Work Visas and Waivers.
With the ever-changing landscape of global work permits and visas, we understand that knowledge is not just power; it’s your passport to international opportunities. Whether you’re an aspiring expatriate, or a Human Resources professional managing international hires, this workshop is your gateway to valuable knowledge.
WE WILL COVER THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:
Topic 1: Why the immigration work landscape is completely different to a year ago
Topic 2: What You Need to Know About the Different Work Visa Categories
Topic 3: Applying for a General Work Visa
Topic 4: Department of Labour Process vs Waivers
Topic 5: Practical Overview of the Requirements
Topic 6: Planning for success and managing risks
Topic 7: Dealing with an overdue applications
Marisa Jacobs is the Managing Director at Xpatweb, the premium work permit practice in South Africa. She is a recognised industry specialist on all work visa categories and her Critical Skills Survey was used for validation of the 2021 Critical Skills List, she serves on BUSA and Nedlac and day-to-day runs the practice on a hands on basis. Marisa has extensive experience in expatriate management, which goes beyond just work visas and she has also developed the Immigration Tracker, which is now widely used by South Africa’s largest expatriate employers. Her solution-based methodologies extend to operating and managing a confidential payroll for various expatriate groups, various SARS tax directives and rulings, Reserve Bank clearances for expatriates and optimal banking solutions. She is deeply passionate about work visa matters and is in daily and close contact with senior emigration officials around the world and executives.
Deon Erasmus has just over eighteen years of experience in the immigration industry, having worked at the Department of Home Affairs in the positions of Director: Drafting, Legal Services, Chief Director: Legal Services, Acting Chief Director: Permits and also Chief Director overseeing appeals.