. Provide secure, efficient and accessible services and documents to citizens and lawful residents in accordance with national priorities, legislation and international standards; . Establish and maintain secure, effective, efficient, accurate and integrated data systems; . Facilitate and regulate the movement of people into and out of the Republic of South Africa through Ports of Entry in the interest of national security and in support of development goals; . Determine the status of asylum seekers and to regulate refugee affairs in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, national legislation and international protocols; . Advance cooperation with other departments and relevant civil society organisations on matters with a focus on improving service delivery and countering corruption; . Transform the Department of Home Affairs into a centre of excellence for securing and affirming the identity and status of persons and delivering a professional, caring and responsive service.