Bregman Moodley Attorneys: Your Trusted Partner for South African Immigration Needs
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Bregman Moodley Attorneys provide comprehensive assistance for clients navigating South African immigration matters, both locally and internationally. Our team ensures that all visa and permanent residence applications comply fully with South African law.
Why Choose Bregman Moodley Attorneys?
Expertise in Immigration Law: Sophia Cloete, our dedicated specialist in South African immigration law, will help you navigate the often-complex journey of immigrating to South Africa, whether you’re seeking to stay in South Africa temporarily or permanently, as well as assistance with other immigration-related matters.
Timely and Efficient Processing: We handle all paperwork accurately and swiftly, whether you’re applying from abroad or within South Africa.
Our Services
With her extensive knowledge, Sophia can guide you through applications for:
- Permanent residence permits
- Digital nomad / remote worker visa
- Critical skills visa
- General work visa
- Spousal visa
- Relative’s visa
- Study visa
- Business visa
- Retired person visa
- “Good Cause” letters
- Appeals
- Overstay appeals / upliftment of undesirability
- Removal from v-list / prohibition status
- Waivers
- Exemptions
- Refugee permanent residence
- Asylum Seeker Visa holders moving to mainstream visas and permanent residence
- Immigration compliance
- Spousal or “life-partner” visa applications requiring a notarial cohabitation agreement
High Court Applications Managed by our Litigation Team:
If you have a long-outstanding application, Sophia will evaluate its merits, and our litigation team will assist with an application to compel the Department of Home Affairs to finalise your case and, where appropriate to assist with a judicial review of a rejection of your application.
If you’re moving to South Africa or need immigration advice, our law firm is your go-to legal team, with Sophia Cloete leading the way. With over a decade of experience in South African immigration law, Sophia has successfully guided countless clients through complex visa applications, permanent residence permits, and other immigration processes. To determine the best course of action for your specific needs, we require a consultation first — this allows us to assess your case properly and outline a clear strategy to help you achieve your immigration goals. If you’re ready to proceed, please email Petunia, who will schedule a virtual Teams call or an in-person meeting at our Killarney office.
Visit Sophia’s LinkedIn page to learn more about how Sophia can assist you with your immigration needs.
Testimonials


Sophia, I have finally managed to take a breather and reflect on this milestone we have been through together, and for that I would like to express my most heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for your help in filing my application in such an expedited, professional and convenient way, which resulted in me finally obtaining my PR. I would like to thank you for your support and excellent services during the last years when my application for permanent residence started.
I am incredibly pleased with the actions, interventions, and professional advice you have provided throughout. I would not have been able to do this alone, and I appreciate your high level of professionalism, dedication and for always prioritising your clients’ needs. Thank you so much for walking this journey with me.
Thanks to your expertise, understanding and patience throughout this process, I would once again like to thank you for your courteous professionalism and friendliness. You are so well versed in SA immigration law, and I have genuinely appreciated your timely services. Rest assured, I am recommending you to all potential clients without reservations.
I thank you for everything!
Elisabeth Naitovuaki Jengo
“Trust all is well. I’d like to express my satisfaction concerning my PR application with Sophia. Her professionalism speaks volume”.
Didier Selemani
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