Immigration News
More newsCancel your flights: Foreign nationals with pending visa and waiver applications don’t need to leave South Africa just yet
A mere two days before the expiry of the previous temporary blanket extension that was granted by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) to foreign nationals with pending visa and waiver applications, the DHA announced in a circular dated 29 March 2023 (March Circular) that a further blanket extension will be granted to long-term visa holders until 31 December 2023.
A victorious battle: Immigration and South Africa’s positive obligation to respect the right to family life
Section 32 of the Immigration Act 13 of 2022 (Act) provides that any illegal foreigner shall depart the country unless they are authorised by the Director General of the Department of Home Affairs (DG) to remain in South Africa pending their application for a status. Status for purposes of the Act means the status of the person as determined by the relevant visa or permanent residence permit granted to them in terms of the Act.
A sigh of relief for another 6-month extension of validity for foreign nationals with pending visa and waiver applications
With the upcoming deadline of 30 September 2022 looming, foreign nationals who are still waiting for the outcome of their pending visa and waiver applications have been left anxiously wondering whether the Department of Home Affairs (Department) would issue another extension of their current visa status in South Africa.