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The Adjusted Critical Skills List in South Africa

The Department of Home Affairs has published an update to the Critical Skills List, effective 2 August 2022 (note that a version published on 1 August 2022 was missing page 20). Corrections and minor changes are included, as well as substantial and welcome changes in the medical field.

The South African Critical Skills Work Visa – Six Months Later

In August, it will be six months since the new Critical Skills List was introduced in South Africa. In this article, Senior Immigration Consultant, Hannah Mminele, discusses what has been learned so far, which changes require further clarification from the government and the impact of these changes on current and future submissions for the Critical Skills Visa.

SONA – The good, the bad and the barriers to Critical Skills

Read this article for more information on the South African President's SONA speech and the implications for Africa's immigration landscape.

Corporates, HR Managers and The New Critical Skills List

South Africa's new Critical Skills list has been released. If you're a corporate, HR representative or Critical Skills assignee, read this article familiarise yourself with the implemented changes.

(Opinion) An Immigration Expert on the Implications of the New Critical Skills List

Immigration expert Andreas Krensel offers clarity on the new Critical Skills List in SA, and gives his authoritative opinion on the implications of these updates to SA's immigration legislation for present and future applicants of the South African Critical Skills Visa.

Having a Baby in South Africa as a Foreign National

Congratulations! You've brought a new life into this world. As a foreign national living in South Africa, what administrative processes should you complete to register your child with the Department of Home Affairs? Read this article to find out.