According to immigration attorney Craig Smith, prior to being granted South African citizenship or permanent residence, all the Guptas ought to have gained temporary residence. “Since they are foreigners in South Africa and sought to run a business in...
Temporary Residency Visa
• Australian Luc Osstyn missed the birth of his first-born in Cape Town.
• And wife Jade van Ryneveld has missed having her husband at her side for seven weeks.
• But finally their separation nightmare may be over.
Landmark judgement to affect immigration laws with regards to spouses
A precedent-setting judgement focusing on South Africa’s new immigration regulations could see foreigners with tourist visas who are living here with South African partners being given spousal visas without having to return to their home countries to apply...
Overstay of Temporary Residency – Consequences & Remedies
What does it mean to overstay my temporary residency visa? Generally speaking, in terms of Regulation 9(5)(a) of the Immigration Regulations, an applicant who wishes to renew an existing visa or change the condition of their visa must submit their...
Exceptional skills work permits – temporary & permanent residence
Exceptional skills work permits, whether through temporary or permanent residence, remains one of the most sought after categories of permit options. For temporary residence, an exceptional skills work permit entitles the applicant the right to pursue work...
Definition of “spouse” and residency rights for foreign “spouses” as per South Africa’s immigration laws
Our immigration law and family laws are extremely progressive and must be welcomed as they has overcome many of the conservative sentiments surrounding same-sex relationships, customary marriages and civil partnerships. From a family law perspective there...
Outstanding documents when lodging temporary residency applications
As an applicant there is a prescriptive process to follow in order to satisfy the requirements to successfully acquire the necessary temporary residency applications applied for. Many of such South African residency applications have generic and specific...
Admission on a quota work permit and new quota lists determined by the Minister of Home Affairs
In terms of section 19(1) of the Immigration Act the Minister of Home Affairs determines the quotas of specific professional categories and classes of skills that will enable foreign work seekers to come to South Africa under a quota work permit. Each year...
Permanent Residence – retirement or settlement options in South Africa – at what price?
We will explain two distinct but closely aligned residency categories, namely, the retired person and the ‘financially in-dependent’ permanent residence permits that normally appeal to a similar applicant. Yet, we will highlight certain fea-tures that...