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Can refugee matriculants renew their permits and apply for ID this year (2021)?

Asylum/refugee status has been renewed up to 31 March 2021. You can apply for an ID.

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Home Affairs Refugees Youth

Can graduates in the critical skills category receive a waiver from having to work for 5 years before applying for Permanent Residence?

Yes, if you have graduated from a South African university.

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Immigration Refugees Tertiary Education

How can I formalise my marriage as an asylum seeker in South Africa?

You might need legal assistance

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Home Affairs Refugees

I'm a 27-year-old asylum seeker. Can I still be adopted?

You might need legal assistance.

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Refugees