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Why you need an Immigration Consultant to Apply Visa?


What are the key services a Visa Consultant Provide?

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Why would I hire an Immigration consultant to apply for a Visa? This was the question in the mind of Tanuj, when he was planning to apply for a South African PR visa for the very first time. In fact, this is the question that comes in the mind of every Visa applicant when he goes on to apply for a foreign visa. Well, let’s first find out what happened to Tanuj?
Tanuj had heard a lot about a few consultants involved in wrong practices and making money out of the immigration applicants by misguiding them. So, he decided to apply himself, despite having very little knowledge about visa process of South Africa. Unfortunately, he failed to register properly on the online immigration system of South Africa and also got stuck with the procedural guidelines. Now, finally he decided to contact a consultant for immigration to South Africa and begun the process again. Luckily, this time round he got successful and received an invite from authorities to apply for visa. what Tanuj said...?
If I had gone with SA Migration the first time I would have saved myself so much heart ache , cost , disappoint – They know their subject – I can highly recommend them
Can you apply for a Visa without immigration Consultant?
This might have happened so many times around you. A person applies for the visa himself, gets it wrong, and finally opts to hire a consultant. It’s not that you can’t apply without the help of a consultant however, it depends on the individuals, i.e. how knowledgeable or well versed you are with immigration procedure of the country you are applying to.
If you are confident and informed enough about visa procedure and immigration guidelines, you can apply on your own and secure your visa too. On the other end, if you are not sure about immigration procedure, it is strictly advised not to go for it on your own and take service from a genuine and registered immigration consultant. Immigration to any country involves several procedural things and legal terms, which if you misinterpret, can result in the unwanted delay or denial of your visa.
What are the Services an immigration Consultant offer?
It’s crucial to understand here that not every immigration consultant is fraudulent. There are consultants who are genuine and offer the quality immigration services as well to ensure that you get timely visa approval. Hence, it all depends how you choose a visa consultant to apply for immigration to another country. Always select a registered immigration consultant that offers all the key immigration services. Below are the key services an immigration consultant usually offers:
• Pre-Assessment: Reviewing the profile of an applicant and doing thorough assessment to determine his/her eligibility for the given visa category or program.
• Documentation Assistance: Informing the candidates about all the key documents and helping them in obtaining essential certifications (i.e. IELTS Test, skill assessment, ECA through WES, etc.)
• Letter Drafting: Preparing a letter to be written to the authority.
• Visa Application: Filing visa application to the immigration office, and entering all the details with 100% accuracy to avoid any delay and denial.
• Resume Rebuilding: There are a few immigration consultancies which provide the Resume Rebuilding service as well. They assess your resume and upgrade it, keeping in mind the employers and job market of your destined country.
• Refusal Case Analysis and Refiling: Handling the denial cases and filing the visa again with the authorities after efficiently removing the rejection.
How to Choose a Genuine Immigration Consultant?
As already discussed, the first thing you need check is that the immigration consultant you choose is registered with the immigration regulatory body of your destined country. Apart from this it’s also vital to read the testimonials and review about the company from various online and offline sources.
Explore the website of your immigration consultant closely and find out the key details, i.e. accreditation, testimonials, office address, content quality posted on website (i.e. Blogs, articles, news, and immigration procedures, etc.).
To get further assistance in this regard you may write us to our email id- info@samigration.com .com. We at S A Migration are the leading and registered immigration consultancy service in India specialized in South Africa and Australia immigration. You may visit our website, i.e. www.samigration.com for inclusive information with regard to visa and immigration process of South Africa, Australia, USA, UK, New Zealand, Germany, South Africa, Hong Kong, etc
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U.S. introduces $250 visa integrity fee, raising barriers for African applicants

Visiting the United States is about to become significantly more expensive for African travellers, following a new policy that introduces a hefty $250 “visa integrity fee” for most nonimmigrant visa applicants.
U.S. introduces $250 visa integrity fee, raising barriers for African applicants
• The United States introduces a $250 'visa integrity fee' for nonimmigrant visa applicants from African nations, significantly increasing visa costs.
• The fee, enacted under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, is non-waivable and in addition to existing visa-related fees.
• Critics argue the new policy creates financial barriers and may discourage travel to Recommended articles

This fee is an inside part of the recently signed One Big Beautiful Bill Act, enacted by U.S. lawmakers on July 4, 2025, and is expected to take effect later this year.
According to immigration legal firm Envoy Global, the new fee will apply to any foreign national issued a nonimmigrant visa, particularly from an African country, whether as a student, tourist, temporary worker or business visitor.

The $250 "visa integrity fee" is non-waivable and non-reducible, and will be charged in addition to existing visa-related fees, including machine-readable visa (MRV) application fees, anti-fraud fees, and reciprocity fees.

This means a single visa application for a Nigerian, Ghanaian, or Kenyan citizen could now cost as much as $500, excluding documentation and travel expenses.

What this means for African tourists, students' applications
African students applying for F-1 and F-2 visas, exchange visitors on J-1 and J-2 visas, and professionals applying for H1-B and H-4 temporary work visas will all be subject to the new levy, likewise African tourists visiting family or attending events in the U.S. will bear the increased cost.

For many Africans, the new fee is both a financial barrier and a symbolic discouragement.
Notably, citizens from 42 countries, mostly in Europe, Canada, Bermuda, and a few Asian and Gulf nations, are exempt under the U.S. Visa Waiver Program.
These travellers won't be affected if visiting for under 90 days. In contrast, African nations are entirely excluded from the program, perpetuating the continent's disadvantage in terms of access and mobility.

As the U.S. prepares to host major global events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, experts warn that the recent visa fee hike could significantly reduce international attendance, particularly from countries in Africa, South America, Asia, and the Middle East.

These countries already face long waiting periods and high visa denial rates, which could worsen with the added financial burden.
Although the U.S. claims the funds from the fee will go into the Treasury's general fund, there's no indication that the money will be reinvested in improving consular services or reducing processing delays, a longstanding challenge for African applicants.

Even while there are claims that the fee is refundable, there are no guarantees or clear mechanisms for reimbursement.
Geoff Freeman, President and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, has strongly criticized the new rule, calling it "a self-inflicted wound." He emphasized the psychology behind the hike, stating that,

“These fees are not reinvested in improving the travel experience and do nothing but discourage visitation at a time when foreign travellers are already concerned about the welcome experience and high prices”

For many Africans, including students seeking education, entrepreneurs pursuing U.S. business opportunities, families reuniting, or tourists exploring cultural exchange, the new fee presents both a financial barrier and a symbolic message.
As global discussions on travel equity and visa reform continue, the U.S. appears to be moving in the opposite direction, erecting higher walls when the world is calling for more bridges

Can I Apply for a Relative Visa for My Life Partner After 15 Years Together?


The short answer
You can apply for a Section 26 (B) Life Partner Permit, which is a permanent resident permit that caters for people who are in a long term relationship, but who have not married, as in your case.

The whole question
I am a permanent resident. I have also applied for permanent residence permits for our three children.

My wife of 15 has a ZEP (Zimbabwean Exemption Permit). We are not legally married but we have a registered Life Partnership Agreement. Lobola has been paid but no white wedding. Can I still apply for a relative visa for her?

The long answer
Thank you for your email asking whether you can apply for a relative visa for your wife of 15 years.
You can apply for a Section 26 (B) Life Partner Permit, which is a permanent resident permit that caters for people who are in a long term relationship, but who have not married, as in your case.

Life partners who want to apply for temporary residence based on a life partner visa will need to prove that they have been together for two years before applying for the permit, and prove shared finances for each of those years. Those applying for permanent residency will need to prove that they have been together for five years and prove shared finances for each of those years. This would involve shared bills, bank statements, assets and debts
You will need to prove emotional support as well and both of you will be interviewed separately at the same time to satisfy Home Affairs that the relationship is genuine. Home Affairs specifies that “such relationship must be intended to be permanent, exclude any other person and involve cohabitation, an obligation of mutual emotional support between the parties and a reciprocal obligation to support one another financially …”

You will also need to provide a Life Partnership Agreement which has been registered with the Deeds Office, and a spousal affidavit (Part A on form 12) confirming that your relationship is ongoing. If the visa is issued, a spousal affidavit (Part B on form 12) must be submitted to Home Affairs within two years to confirm that your relationship is still ongoing.

You will need to submit proof of your permanent residence permit, and identity document and a letter of support from you as the permanent resident. Your partner’s ZEP permit, her police clearance certificate, plus her passport, medical and radiological reports will all need to be submitted. You will also need to submit proof of your shared address plus proof of payment for the application to VFS Global and Home Affairs.

As stated above, if your partner is granted permanent residency, she will have to confirm to Home Affairs in the last six months of the second year that she is still in a permanent relationship with you.