The Department of Home Affairs has hit a bump with its new immigration regulations, but is still working on several other initiatives.
The Department of Home Affairs has backtracked on its new Immigration Regulations – but still has several new initiatives in the pipeline for South Africa.
He said that the Department is in the process of finalising the regulations and will provide a revised version next week.Marisa Jacobs, the Managing Director at Xpatweb, broke down the new initiatives:The Remote Work Visa is designed for individuals wishing to work in South Africa while working for foreign employers.General Work VisaThe afformentioned Points-Based system for a General Work Visa aims to eliminate the need to obtain a letter from the Department of Labour.
“The Minister further touched on the current directive which allows any individual who has applied for an extension of their visa and has received a VFS receipt status in South Africa while awaiting the outcome of the application.”The DHA is also reviewing laws outlined in the highly controversial White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection, with a focus on replacing certain sections.
“Changes being considered adhere strictly to regulatory frameworks, ensuring compliance and legality,” said Jacobs.A new start-up visa is also being considered for individuals wishing to open or invest in a small- or medium-sized business in South Africa.Key Take Away
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