Permanent residence issues

[concord]

Originally Posted by Stevan

It was about three years ago Barrack Street in Cape Town. our agents office was right next to it. It shouldnt make a diffrence but it would seem the cape town office seems to be the one to use if you can. they seem fast and effcient.

I got my TR after only 2 months of waiting (which is so great!) and I applied there as well. But I think it was only good luck because people over there weren't really helpful... And of course I received a relative's permit instead of a spousal one which I asked for in the form.

[Saartjie]

Originally Posted by Stevan

It was about three years ago Barrack Street in Cape Town. our agents office was right next to it. It shouldnt make a diffrence but it would seem the cape town office seems to be the one to use if you can. they seem fast and effcient.

That's good to know. I applied for my PR in Cape Town on Barrack Street as I was told they are much much quicker there. Still, its been 6 months since I applied and I have not had anything back yet so we'll see. When I was there they were so helpful and I got my sms that my application had been received the very next day so no complaints yet.

[jhen8305]

Hi everyone

I just have my relatives permit after waiting for 12 months...now i will try to apply for a permanent resident permit in which i was having a doubt that it would take for a long time...and I do not want to wait much longer..cause I can't even work here...

has anyone of you tried to apply permanent residence in their own country...i am from the philippines by the way..i want to try if it will take lesser time to apply...

[chrisc2615]

Originally Posted by Stevan

It was about three years ago Barrack Street in Cape Town. our agents office was right next to it. It shouldnt make a diffrence but it would seem the cape town office seems to be the one to use if you can. they seem fast and effcient.

The Barrack Street office has moved to the Customs House on the Foreshore. Fast and efficient are words I would not use.

Personally, I would not bother to call HA for at least 12 months after you applied. When I got my British Passport renewed, it took 3 years to get a new permanent residence permit and then I found out quite by chance that it had been sitting in a filing cabinet at HA for 6 months but nobody had bothered to notify me!

You can travel with the letter from HA saying you have applied and are awiting your PR permit. I did it 3 times. Once the officer at the airport was a bit surly but she might have been looking for a handout. It is not unknown

[Saartjie]

Originally Posted by chrisc2615

The Barrack Street office has moved to the Customs House on the Foreshore. Fast and efficient are words I would not use.

Personally, I would not bother to call HA for at least 12 months after you applied. When I got my British Passport renewed, it took 3 years to get a new permanent residence permit and then I found out quite by chance that it had been sitting in a filing cabinet at HA for 6 months but nobody had bothered to notify me!

You can travel with the letter from HA saying you have applied and are awiting your PR permit. I did it 3 times. Once the officer at the airport was a bit surly but she might have been looking for a handout. It is not unknown

When did they move from Barrack Street? That is so disappointing to hear. I was there in November last year for PR app and I was really impressed with their service.

[jhen8305]

I do not understand the home affairs here at all...my friend just started to work in one of the factories here in South africa...but the thing is we are both in relatives permit and both processing our Permanent residency...the Home affairs clearly say that i can reside here but cannot work...

She just told the company that her PR is in process does that give her a chance to work here??

[Saartjie]

Originally Posted by jhen8305

I do not understand the home affairs here at all...my friend just started to work in one of the factories here in South africa...but the thing is we are both in relatives permit and both processing our Permanent residency...the Home affairs clearly say that i can reside here but cannot work...

She just told the company that her PR is in process does that give her a chance to work here??

No work permit no work unfortunately. Awaiting the outcome of any permit does not entitle you to work. It specifically states on the receipt you are given upon application to HA that you are not entitled to work until you have received your permit. So the fact that your friend has applied for PR does not entitle her to work.

[Jujube]

Hi all,
I have been told/heard about delays for pr applications now down to 8 months! Straight from 2 different persons on the Hotline & on the radio too...

Anyone else heard this?

[jhen8305]

Originally Posted by Jujube

Hi all,
I have been told/heard about delays for pr applications now down to 8 months! Straight from 2 different persons on the Hotline & on the radio too...

Anyone else heard this?

it's on the websites too

[Donne - NWI]

Hi Claire

If you need any assistance please contact Robbie on

He is an immigration practitioner and can help you get a suitable visa as soon as possible with no hassles.