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The child will have to apply for temporary visas to be legal, and apply for citizenship when they are 18 if they have only lived in South Africa.
Usually a person's debts remain active if they leave the country, but it is unclear what will happen if they are forced to leave, as with ZEP holders.
You could apply for a critical skills permit or a general work permit (if you get a job offer).
Unless Home Affairs gave you a letter rejecting your application on the basis of it being “manifestly unfounded”, “unfounded”, or ‘“abusive or fraudulent, this was likely a mistake.
Yes, if they are dependent, aged between 18 and 23, and studying. They'll need temporary residence first.
It depends. The South African Nursing Council will recognise your qualification if it meets certain criteria.
You can apply for a temporary spousal visa or a spousal permit.
Possibly. In terms of the 2018 judgement in the Naki case, Home Affairs should accept and consider your application.
You can get exemption by applying to Home Affairs for a Waiver of Regulation 9(5).
Yes, if you are a dependent of a permanent residence holder and are aged under 21 years. But there is a massive backlog at Home Affairs.