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Forum: South Africa
Jun 29th 2011, 3:45 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 2,345
Posted By JoachimS

Re: Most reliable method for renewing a South African Passport

As your passport expired over 7 years ago, you would first need to apply for a determination of citizenship. Suggest you have this done at the SA High Commission as they are more organised then Home...
Forum: Africa
Jun 1st 2011, 6:37 am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,165
Posted By JoachimS

Re: Relatives permit endorsing

Hi

The email your wife sent does not mention that she is a South African. Relative Permits are also issued to foreign nationals under other circumstances.

The problem with Home Affairs staff is...
Forum: Africa
May 31st 2011, 6:10 am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,165
Posted By JoachimS

Re: Relatives permit endorsing

If you explain that the application is based on a relationship with a South African, they should not charge anything.
Forum: South Africa
May 26th 2011, 8:22 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,382
Posted By JoachimS

Re: Where to go to look for a job in CT SA

Hi

Regarding the qualifications, that's what I was referring to above with the SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority) certificate. They will take you foreign qualifications and compare...
Forum: South Africa
May 25th 2011, 12:27 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,382
Posted By JoachimS

Re: Where to go to look for a job in CT SA

Hi Emma

I would suggest that you do some research on Global Visas on the Internet. You will be surprised with what you will find. But it will also help you understand...

Unless your partner is...
Forum: South Africa
May 23rd 2011, 3:00 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,382
Posted By JoachimS

Re: Where to go to look for a job in CT SA

Hi

Unfortunately you cannot work on the dependent visa. You will need a work permit in your own name in order to legally work here.

In terms of job search, there are some useful websites that...
Forum: South Africa
May 20th 2011, 11:30 am
Replies: 10
Views: 5,669
Posted By JoachimS

Re: Questions about South African Temporary Residence Permits

Hi

The Relatives Permit is issued to a foreign national related (or married) to a South African citizen or permanent resident holder. Please note though, that your husband will not be able to work...
Forum: South Africa
May 20th 2011, 7:04 am
Replies: 4
Views: 2,177
Posted By JoachimS

Re: Relocating to South Africa, please help.

Hi

Unfortunately you lose citizenship if you voluntarily do so. Permanent Residency is lost if the candidate does not enter South Africa at least once every 2 years. In some cases this has,...
Forum: Africa
May 19th 2011, 9:11 am
Replies: 8
Views: 2,462
Posted By JoachimS

Re: Exceptional Skills Permit & Permanent Residency - Update

The current system has been operating since June 2010, and has created a lot of chaos, which has led to a lot of frustration among applicants. The call center is quite efficient, but the problems...
Forum: Africa
May 19th 2011, 8:36 am
Replies: 8
Views: 2,462
Posted By JoachimS

Re: Exceptional Skills Permit & Permanent Residency - Update

That would be great! Would also be interested to see if they really can amend within a day.
Forum: Africa
May 18th 2011, 7:35 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 2,462
Posted By JoachimS

Re: Exceptional Skills Permit & Permanent Residency - Update

Hi

All very good questions. In response:

1) An appeal must be submitted to Home Affairs. The process may differ slightly depending on the reason for the appeal, i.e. was the application...
Forum: Africa
May 18th 2011, 11:04 am
Replies: 8
Views: 2,462
Posted By JoachimS

Exceptional Skills Permit & Permanent Residency - Update

The Immigration Amendment Bill will head for a final debate in Parliament mid June. After that it is just a matter of President Zuma signing off the legislation and it will become law.

The new Act...
Forum: South Africa
May 17th 2011, 8:52 am
Replies: 4
Views: 2,177
Posted By JoachimS

Re: Relocating to South Africa, please help.

Hi

To start off with, your husband must apply for a determintaion of residency. I would suggest that he does this at the SA High Commission before coming to South Africa, as doing so in South...
Forum: South Africa
May 9th 2011, 7:36 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,109
Posted By JoachimS

Re: SA permit question

Hi

Are you referring to Bio-Engineers or Bio-Technologists? If so, these categories are on the current Quota List.

Please note that the Quota Work Permit fall away once the new immigration...
Forum: South Africa
May 5th 2011, 2:45 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,603
Posted By JoachimS

Re: Relatives Visa

Hi

It is correct that you may not work on a Relatives Permit kindly refer to S18(2) of the immigration Act.

However, (I assume you are in a relationship with a South African national), you can...
Forum: South Africa
May 5th 2011, 2:38 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,109
Posted By JoachimS

Re: SA permit question

Hi

If you are on a valid work permit, one can link your girlfriend to that application. It is NOT a "life partner permit" as such (this term is mainly used for foreign partners of South African...
Forum: South Africa
Apr 12th 2011, 8:14 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,645
Posted By JoachimS

Re: Waiting for Permit Applications - SA

Hi

That sounds familiar, unfortunately.

Home Affairs "misplacing" applications is nothing new and has been happening for the past 10 years. The difference these days is that all applications...
Forum: South Africa
Apr 6th 2011, 9:19 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,645
Posted By JoachimS

Re: Waiting for Permit Applications - SA

How true this is we cannot confirm, as we have not received any substantial increase in permits in recent weeks. We have spoken to other immigration companies, and they too are eager to see whether...
Forum: South Africa
Apr 5th 2011, 9:47 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,645
Posted By JoachimS

Waiting for Permit Applications - SA

Hi all

The Department of Home Affairs has opened a dedicated Call Center Helpline for all applicants wishing to follow up on their residence applications.

The Call Center comprises of about 150...
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