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In the 1990s, the RENAMO War in Mozambique caused an influx of migration into South Africa, and in modern times this particular group is often granted refugee status. Many work permit holders come from Kenya, Nigeria and Zimbabwe, and a high number of asylum-seekers hail from Somalia. [5]
Issuing visas for visitors to South Africa (although visa applications pass through embassies or consulates which are part of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation). Managing immigration to South Africa and naturalisation of permanent immigrants. Handling refugees and asylum seekers in South Africa.
It is these undocumented immigrants, asylum seekers and refugees that are the most vulnerable, most marginalised section of South Africa's population. [15] This group of undocumented immigrants is acutely under-represented in labour unions, civil society and community activism efforts, and not represented at all politically.
Humanitarian visas are visas granted by some countries in order to fulfill their international obligation to protect refugees from persecution. The criteria in the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees are often used in assessing whether or not there is a legitimate claim for protection.
The extension of work permits for immigrants is a positive step, but hurdles remain. From our readers: ... I represented an asylum seeker in immigration court last month as a student attorney with ...
The 26-year-old was almost out of time to apply for asylum when she attended South Brooklyn Sanctuary’s walk-in migration program at Good Shepherd Church in Bay Ridge; asylum applications need ...
Hence, all South African residents, including refugees and asylum seekers, are entitled to access to health care services. [ 18 ] A Department of Health directive stated that all refugees and asylum seekers – without the need for a permit or a South African identity document – should have access to free anti-retroviral treatment at all ...
Huberth Espinoza, 65, sat on a bench outside the 5th District police station in Pullman on a Wednesday in late June, waiting to be picked up for work. An asylum-seeker from Venezuela, Espinoza ...