B8-2024proposed

Immigration Amendment Bill (B8-2024)

Parliament of South AfricaIssued: 1 June 2024

Summary

Proposes codifying recent directive changes into law: abolishing BI-806 radiograph, reducing police clearance scope, formalizing PBS, and other amendments.

Full Detail

Currently in Parliamentary public participation phase. Key proposed amendments: 1. Codify abolition of BI-806 Radiological Report into law (currently only directive). 2. Codify reduced police clearance scope (5 years/12+ months). 3. Formalize Points-Based System in primary legislation. 4. Various procedural amendments to the Immigration Act. Status: Under consideration by Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs.

Impact on Applications

Will make current directive-based changes permanent law. Important because directives can be withdrawn, but legislation provides more stability.

Official Source Document

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Affected Visa Types

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