Reference Immigration Chamber of South Africa

REFICSA facilitates the application process of various visas for national and international private clients. This is achieved through the effective administration of each visa application process. Quality control of various visas requirements and a step by step management of submission process constitute an integral part of our visa support service. The goal of this service is to eliminate common errors which can compromise any visa application.

We monitor various visa application processes to ensure timeous outcomes. Our specialized Visa Application Monitoring Team has developed effective ways of carrying out this task.

REFICSA is equipped to assist in the appeal process of various applications. Contact us if you need assistance with any immigration-related appeal.

We follow up on various types of applications submitted to the Department of Home Affairs which are yet to be finalized. REFICSA specializes in cases where outcomes have not yet been received past the stipulated processing time frame. Our professionals have vast experience regarding speedy feedback on pending applications.

An application for a waiver letter is required where there is a good cause not to comply with specific immigration requirements. Waiver letters are increasingly becoming relevant to various visa applications. This is because applicants sometimes are unable to meet certain requirements. When this becomes the case, waiver letter applications present an opportunity for applicants to attempt to excuse themselves from certain requirements. Since waiver letter applications are not definitive, due diligence must be taken to ensure that applicants comply with all the requirements for a waiver letter. At REFICSA, we do not only ensure compliance by clients, but we also draft professional motivational letters to support waiver applications. Our professionals have more than 15 years of experience in professional legal drafting.

A Good Cause letter is required for any visa application within the Republic of South Africa by applicants whose existing visas have expired. Applications for Good Cause letters can be done at the relevant Immigration Office closest to the residential area of the main applicant. Applicants are expected to show good cause as to why they were unable to timeously renew their visas. These causes will be reviewed by officials who will finalize the application either in the positive or negative. REFICSA assists clients with professional Good Cause application letter drafting and quality control of requirements to minimize the chances of a negative outcome.

If a Good Cause letter application is rejected, we assist in submitting a compelling appeal to the responsible officials at the Department of Home Affairs Head Office. Our experienced professionals will carry an in-depth study of the rejection decision to establish strong grounds for appealing.

We represent clients in all immigration-related matters at the Department of Home Affairs, in courts and otherwise. Our experienced legal professionals are ready to advise and represent our clients in matters that need professional legal assistance while exploring suitable available options.

REFICSA facilitates the SAQA application process while adhering to requirements and manages the process for the client until submission.

In emergency immigration matters, we make direct submissions to the Department of Home Affairs for urgent and immediate intervention to bring speedy immigration relief to clients.

We provide the following asylum application services:
• Pre - asylum application counselling
• Asylum application process management
• Post - asylum application counselling and assistance
• SCRA representation
• Certification application
• Representation in Appeal Board hearings
• Overstay Appeal
• Temporal asylum seekers permit (section 22) renewal
• Refugee status renewal
• Refugee travel document application
• Refugee ID application

We facilitate the registration of new companies in South Africa and other African countries.
Contact us to express Company Registration processes.

We facilitate the legalization of public documents issued in South Africa by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation as well as the certification of copies of travel documents or identity documents.

The DTI Recommendation letter is a prerequisite requirement for a business visa application. This has the potential to pose a challenge for those businesses applying for business visas. Working with relevant professionals, we simplify the application process of the DTI Recommendation letter by ensuring compliance and managing every aspect of the process including authorized submission if it becomes necessary.

01. FACILITATION OF VARIOUS VISA APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYEES
We manage various national and international visa applications for company employees and corporate.


02. ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIOUS IMMIGRATION REGULATIONS AND DIRECTIVES
We help companies to interpret and apply legislation, to understand requirements and how best to handle immigration-related issues in relation to the South African law.

03. FACILITATION OF LABOUR CERTIFICATE APPLICATION PROCESS
Companies employing foreign nationals on general work visas are required by law to comply with labour regulations which stipulates that no citizen or permanent resident was suitable for the position by applying for a labour certificate. Our experienced professionals will take charge of the whole process relieving company officials from the daunting task of complying with immigration and labour regulations.

04. DIRECTIVES ON EMPLOYMENT EQUITY PLANS

REFICSA assists employers to achieve reasonable progress towards employment equity by eliminating unfair discrimination in the workplace. We also help companies to achieve equitable representation of employees from designated groups by means of affirmative action measures.

05. DIRECTIVES ON WORKPLACE SKILLS PLAN COMPLIANCE

We advise companies on various methods to address the training and development needs within the workplace. We assist employers in identifying and providing relevant training that will address the skills group within the country.

01. AIR TICKET SALES AND FLIGHT BOOKING/RESERVATION
Under the auspices of REFICSA BOOKINGS, we offer travel packages that include flights and accommodation to various destinations around the world. Take advantage of high discounts by buying your tickets and making reservations through REFICSA BOOKING.

02. COURIER SERVICES BY REFICSA COURIER

REFICSA COURIER is our specialized courier services under the REFICSA umbrella. We handle only immigration-related goods such as passports and other sensitive immigration documents. Our handlers are specifically trained to handle these kinds of documents. We courier visa applications documents to various embassies and application centre from applicants and vice versa thereby facilitating visa application processes