New immigration rules implemented in South Africa

South Africa has now implemented new immigration rules. The 1st amendment to the 2014 Immigration Regulations has now become effective. This amendment principally appears to rectify administrative errors. It also has provisions for changes to the Regulation 18. This governs the South Africa Work Visa applications in general.

The Department of Labour has to now offer a letter to the prospective employer. It also offers a certificate with its recommendation. In the scenario of a positive recommendation, the letter and certificate must set out the following:

• The prospective employer is unable to identify a suitable PR holder or Citizen in spite of diligent search. This is with experience and skills or qualifications on par with the applicant.
• The applicant possesses experience and proven skills or qualifications in line with the offered job
• The benefits and salary of the applicant are not lower than the average benefits and salary of a PR holder or Citizen with comparable positions in South Africa
• The employment contract outlining the employment conditions is signed both by the applicant and the employer. It is in line with the employment standards in South Africa. This is also offered on condition that the common Work Visa has been approved.

Apart from the new immigration rules, several other changes to the immigration laws in South Africa are anticipated in the months ahead. This is if the Home Affairs Minister keeps up his words, as quoted by the Bakermckenzie.

In terms of immigration updates, April will be a crucial month. The revamped List of Critical Skills for overseas immigrants is likely to be published in this month. The E-Visa pilot for travellers arriving at and from New Zealand is also expected to be launched.

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