Bregman Moodley Attorneys Inc. helps individuals, families, and employers with every stage of South African immigration: visas, permanent residence, appeals, and court applications against the Department of Home Affairs. We act for clients applying from abroad and from within South Africa, from our Killarney office in Johannesburg.
Specialist immigration law expertise. Chris Wentzel leads our immigration practice. Whether you want to stay in South Africa temporarily or permanently, Chris will guide you through the requirements of the Immigration Act and the Department of Home Affairs.
Accurate, efficient applications. Many applications are delayed or rejected because of incomplete paperwork. We prepare and check every document carefully and submit it promptly, whether you apply through VFS Global in South Africa or through a South African mission abroad.
Litigation support when Home Affairs delays or refuses. Our in-house litigation team can take your matter to the High Court if your application has stalled or been wrongly rejected.
Chris advises on and prepares applications for:
If your application has been outstanding for an unreasonable time, Chris will assess its merits first. Where there are grounds, our litigation team can apply to the High Court for an order compelling the Department of Home Affairs to decide your application. If your application was rejected unlawfully or unreasonably, we can also bring a judicial review of that decision.
Every immigration matter is different, so we start with a consultation. This lets us assess your circumstances, identify the right visa or permit, and set out a clear strategy and cost estimate before any application is made.
For general immigration enquiries or to book a consultation, email us at info@bmalaw.co.za.
Written by Roy Bregman, admitted attorney with over 51 years’ experience in employment and immigration law. ✓ Key Takeaways – Employing Foreign Nationals South Africa:
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