Visa And Integration Training
Consuj Delivered Its Annual Visa And Integration Training At The Dfc Campus, Welcoming 160 New And Continuing Students. Following The Strong Tradition Set By Earlier Sessions With Dr. Adebayo And Dha Officials, This Bootcamp Combined Legal Compliance Guidance With Real-Life Cultural And Practical Integration Strategies.
Essential Guidance For Success
Moving To South Africa Is About Far More Than Lectures And Exams, It’s About Understanding Systems, Building Support Networks, And Thriving Long-Term. The Training Broke Down Complex Processes Into Clear, Step-By-Step Advice While Addressing The Everyday Realities International Students Face. Everyone Left With An Updated Consuj “survival Guide” (Now In Its 2026 Edition), A Starter Sim Card, Joburg Transport Map, Emergency Contacts, And Confidence To Handle Common Challenges."The Session Demystified The Visa Renewal Process. For The First Time, I Feel Genuinely Confident About Staying Compliant And Settled." - Funmi, 1st Year Medicine
Key Highlights
Visa Workshop: Detailed walkthrough of study visa extensions, required documents (proof of funds, academic progress, medicals), timelines, common rejection reasons, and appeal steps.
Integration Tips: Senior students shared honest experiences - adjusting to accents and slang, finding halal/appropriate food, using public transport safely, opening bank accounts, and accessing healthcare.
Resource Distribution: Free starter SIMs (with data bundles), printed maps, emergency hotlines, PsyCaD & international office contacts, and links to trusted legal aid.
Interactive Q&A: Live panel with returning students, a DHA liaison, and CONSUJ execs answered queries on part-time work rules, spousal/dependant visas, police clearance, and post-study options.
Future Plans
Student Welfare Remains At The Heart Of Consuj. This Training Is Just One Piece Of Our Support Ecosystem. Join Our Next Sessions On Financial Literacy, Part-Time Job Hunting, And Postgraduate Funding Tips And Guide.
