Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No. 13 of 2002)RegulationsImmigration Regulations, 201437. Identification |
An immigration officer or police officer shall take the following steps in order to verify the identity or status of the person contemplated in section 41(1) of the Act:
| (a) | access relevant documents that may be readily available in this regard; |
| (b) | contact relatives or other persons who could prove such identity and status; |
| (c) | access Departmental records in this regard; or |
| (d) | provide the necessary means for the person to obtain the documents that may confirm his or her identity and status. |