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Letter from the CEO: October/November 2023

I often wonder where excellence has gone, can we get it back, and how does a business adapt to still be considered to deliver excellence?

South Africa Is Ignoring It’s Spousal Visa Woes

While the South African Department of Home Affairs is clearing its visa backlog, they seem to be paying no attention to the spousal visa.

Unlocking Opportunities: The Trusted Employer Scheme in South Africa

The Trusted Employer Scheme introduces a streamlined process for employers, making it easier and faster to employ foreign workers.

Critical Skills List Update: Candidate Engineers Included

In South Africa’s latest immigration update, candidate engineers were re-added to the Critical Skills List.

Critical Skills List Update: Veterinarian and Veterinary Nurse Added

The South African Department of Home Affairs has updated the Critical Skills List, which now includes Veterinarians and Veterinarian Nurses.

Letter from the CEO: August/September 2023

This month I share updates on new legislation in South Africa, submit ideas with impact on our clients and inform you of new developments.

Notice on the Department of Home Affairs Feedback Policy Changes

We wish to bring to your attention a significant update regarding our interactions with the Department of Home Affairs.

Be Aware: Scammers Posing as the Department of Home Affairs

It has come to our attention that individuals applying for South African Permanent Residence Permits have been targeted by fraudulent calls.

Letter from the CEO: July 2023

This month, I discuss Kruger National Park, border crossings in Africa, truck driving, missed Digital Nomad Visa deadlines, and service delivery failures.

Digital Nomad Visa Misses Deadline

The Department of Home Affairs has admitted the introduction of the Digital Nomad Visa in South Africa has not met its deadline.

Letter from a Senior Immigration Consultant

This is not your usual “Letter from the CEO”, as Andreas Krensel, our CEO, is currently on a well-deserved holiday in Kruger National Park. I’m Kristin Rasool, Head of Client Acquisition at IBN Immigration Solutions, and was asked to make a guest appearance in this months’ edition.

Loss of South African Citizenship Ruled Unconstitutional

The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled positively for South African citizens who lost their citizenship automatically when acquiring citizenship of another country. The court ruled that the section of the South African Citizenship Act that has seen SA citizenship holders lose their citizenship contradicts the Constitution.