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4dee
Fri, 5 May 2017 16:00 EDT
SA Graduate
@TTP

Relating to your post,does it mean that applying for a CSV while you have a South African qualification improves your chances of being granted a visa as compared to someone with a Zim tertiary qualification??
Serumula
Fri, 5 May 2017 15:44 EDT
spousal permit
can some1 help m on how to apply for spousal permit? Do i go wt my documents needed to SA embassy or must i do it online. Please help guys i hve been asking this and no one replied m
TPP
Fri, 5 May 2017 15:42 EDT
This might be the reason why the delay
Permanet Residence for SA Graduates Now a Reality.

May 5, 2017 • 3 Likes • 0 Comments

Say what you will about the former Minster of Home Affairs but he was indeed a man of action. Whether his actions were right or wrong in the public`s eye he still took action. On the 21st of April 2016 the Minister granted a blanket waiver to graduates from South African universities who studied degrees in the area of critical skills.

The Exemption was uploaded on the the VFS website and can be downloaded on the following link http://www.vfsglobal.com/dha/southafrica/pdf/PR-critical-skills-waiver.pdf . This is significant for the many foreigners who graduated from SA universities but were struggling to apply for permanent residence because they did not meet the requirements.

The Waiver waives 3 requirements for Permanent Residence under section 27(b) ;

confirmation of the Skills or Qualifications from a  SAQA accredited professional body, bod or council or relevant government department;Submission of proof of post qualification experience of at least 5 yearsSubmission of testimonials from previous employers and comprehensive CV. 

Effectively what this means is that when applying for the Permanent Residence the applicant must comply with the general requirements and produce his or her degree certificate from and SA institution and register with the professional body only. It is not clear if applications under this category can be submitted without existing critical skills work visa but having one certainly does improve the chances of success.
Dany
Fri, 5 May 2017 13:03 EDT
Dec CSV
Hie guys, has anyone who applied for CSV on Dec 23 received their visas yet? or rejections there of?
Tamar
Fri, 5 May 2017 07:51 EDT
study permit requirements
http://www.vfsglobal.com/dha/southafrica/study-visa-content.html

@Linda
Mashonganyika Linda
Fri, 5 May 2017 06:53 EDT
What are the requirements to apply for a student permit? Tertiary level
@ Peace
Thu, 4 May 2017 09:56 EDT
Congrats!!
@peace
Thu, 4 May 2017 08:58 EDT
@peace
@peace, what's your profession
princess
Thu, 4 May 2017 08:38 EDT
how to book an appointment @farai phiri
https://online.vfsglobal.com/Global-Appointment/Account/RegisteredLogin?q=shSA0YnE4pLF9Xzwon/x/BaHMw7Ow66gkJ//ptNkUEPXIiUW6Xe7ByEx7mI/vBIT+oerqv7LFnRiubYsYSAX0+LmXCJUKXIgE6eg6EYGdiM=
princess
Thu, 4 May 2017 08:32 EDT
PressOn
At least some good news on this platform..lets all hang in there am sure the embassy has received so many complaints and they have sprung into action. All the best everyone

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