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SA Migration Newsletter
25 / 2022 |
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 SA Migration
International was created out of the need for a
specialist organization to assist people wishing to immigrate,
volunteer, work, bring family, study or open businesses in South
Africa.
TROIS-RIVIERES, CANADA - Long viewed as a multicultural and inclusive nation, Canada admitted recently that its immigration system is tinged with racism and concern has risen over high rejection rates for African students.
`I have met people who have had their visas refused more than five times,` even though they had been accepted by Canadian universities, says Serge Nouemssi, white coat and pipette in hand.
Originally from Cameroon, the 33-year-old biology student has been working on his doctorate for more than three years in a laboratory at the University of Quebec at Trois-Rivieres (UQTR).
On Friday, the US credit rating agency Fitch maintained its view on South Africa, while S&P boosted its outlook on Eskom from `negative` to `stable`. This is thanks to an expected transfer of some of Eskom`s debt to government.
Fitch said South Africa`s finances are constrained by high and still rising government debt, weak growth and high inequality. But it also has a `favourable` government debt structure, which is mostly in rand (not foreign currencies) and with long maturities. In addition, the country has a `credible` monetary policy framework.
The agency noted `substantial recent over-performance on fiscal revenues and the government`s strong efforts to control expenditure`, which if successfully continued, could bring about debt stabilisation.
Before the “new” immigration regulations were introduced in 2014 for South Africa, there were different ways and means that one could follow up on the status of their application online with the Department of Home Affairs. There were four specific ways you could track your application, but before we get into this let’s quickly review how the immigration regulations changed quite a bit.
South Africa is a popular tourist destination for many tourists and many opt-ins to permanently move to South Africa to work or retire here. Our beautiful country has many popular destinations to see such as our landscape and wonderful games reserves and not to forget our world-class wines.
Tourists who travel from visa exempt countries for South Africa will receive a visa at the port of entry for 30 or 90 days. A tourist has the option to extend their visa for a further 30 or 90 days and must apply 60 days before their visa expires at VFS. A visa overstay is something you must avoid at all and exit the country before your visa expires.
It`s impossible to deport 15 million people; here`s what can be done to make them leave.
South Africa`s immigration crisis has reached crisis proportions. The majority of South Africans support returning foreigners to their countries of origin. Many South Africans want illegal immigrants sent home, but some experts say it`s impossible to send back all 15 million of them at once.
This was posted on a Twitter account: `Fifteen million illegal immigrants cannot be returned home. The logistics and cost would make it impossible.
Find out how SA Migration can help you plan your immigration route, should you wish to settle in the UK eventually.
Getting married in the UK?
South Africans coming to the UK to get married cannot do so while on the UK Visitor Visa.
The UK Marriage Visitor Visa is available specifically for persons who want to come to the UK to get married, register a civil partnership in the UK, or give notice of a marriage or a civil partnership in the UK.
However, it is important to note that you will not be allowed to stay or settle in the UK after the marriage or civil partnership while still on this visa.
We strongly recommend that readers looking to get married in the UK speak to a SA Migration consultant, to help them plan their immigration route, should they wish to settle in the UK eventually.
Below we have answered some of the most FAQs on the UK Marriage Visitor Visa.
It is incredibly heartbreaking to know that your application for a visa has been rejected by the Department of Home Affairs and not to imagine the anxiety you must be feeling at this point.
We understand all the effort you have dedicated towards this and now you need to deal with the rejection. It could feel like your dreams are crushed, but not to worry.
VFS Global has introduced the IDP application service at its visa centres in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban.
Durban - The Automobile Association (AA) said that they have partnered with VFS Global, and overseas travellers will now be able obtain their international driving permits (IDPs) through any one of four VFS Global application centres in South Africa.
VFS Global introduced the IDP application service in September at its visa centres in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban.
The AA said IDP applications will be managed by VFS Global on its behalf as it is the only authorised issuer of IDPs in South Africa. IDPs are regulated by the UN.
An IDP allows eligible applicants, with a South African driver’s licence, to drive vehicles in foreign countries. In addition, IDPs are another form of identification and are valid in more than 150 countries. SA
Migration International
Tel.: +27 (0)71 632 9555 Fax: +27 (0)21 461 2611 Email: info@sami.co.za |
SA
Migration
Tel.: +27 (0)71 632 9555 Fax: +27 (0)21 461 2611 Email: info@sami.co.za
Table of Contents
1. About SA Migration
2. African students face tough battle for Canada visas 3. Fitch maintains SA`s ratings, while S&P hikes Eskom`s outlook 4. How Do I Check My Permit or Visa Status In South Africa? 5. What is the penalty for overstaying in South Africa on an expired Visa? 6. It will be impossible to deport 15 million migrants, here`s what can be done so that they leave 7. Getting married in the UK? 8. Visa Appeal Process South Africa 9. Automobile Association partners with VFS Global to make it easier for travellers to access international driving permits
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