At IMCOSA we understand that in the context of your relocation to South Africa the successful application for an appropriate residence permit is critical. Securing this permit is the main pre-requisite for your personal and professional start in the country. It is with this in mind that we approach our work and deliver our services to you, resulting in the high levels of motivation, precision and personal and professional dedication we have become known for.
In choosing the permit category and in preparing the application there are numerous pitfalls that can cause delays and may even jeopardise the application. Throughout the application process IMCOSA offers you the certainty that the application is prepared diligently and comprehensively, that relevant authorities are dealt with in the appropriate manner and that applicable legislation as well as relevant amendments to it are thoroughly understood in order to ensure the final success of the application process.
The services of IMCOSA include the following:
- Consultation in respect of the appropriate permit type and respective requirements
- Professional guidance in respect of the necessary documentation and information
- Tight control of time frames/deadlines according to client’s individual requirements
- Co-ordination of translation and certification of documents by third parties
- Facilitation of chartered accountant’s certificates
- Drafting of business plans
- Registration of companies
- Obtaining recommendations by the Departments of Trade and Industry or Labour
- Application for evaluation of applicant’s qualifications by South African authorities (SAQA)
- Obtaining salary benchmarkings
- Liaising with future employers
- Coordinating the placement of newspaper & media adverts
- Completing application forms
- Drafting of relevant correspondence and motivations
- Arranging for the import of pets
- Submission of the application
- Accompanying the applicant to interviews (depending on region of submission)
- Close monitoring of the application process and its timely completion
- Representation of the client before the authorities in all aspects
- Collection of the permit (depending on region of submission)
