Craig Smith & Associates are accomplished high profile South African immigration lawyers and the leading authorities on South African visa and permitting applications and immigration enforcement and court-related matters with an unrelenting commitment and passion towards our local and global clients wishing to immigrate to South Africa and remain without legal sanction.
We are the only immigration law firm in South Africa that offers a full spectrum of immigration services wherein our law firm consult and advise on all visa and permitting acquisition, whilst at the same time, has the skills and proven capabilities to personally appear throughout South Africa in both the Magistrate’s and High Courts, whatever the complexity.
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Craig Smith & Associates in the Media
Craig Smith secures bail for Mos Def World Passport in South Africa
Immigration lawyer Craig Smith secures bail for US celebrity actor and musician Mos Def in Bellville Magistrates Court on immigrated related offence.
Spouse Visas applied from within South Africa
The Stewart’s approached our law firm after nearly a year of “toing and froing” with the Department of Home Affairs for Mrs Stewart’s temporary residency visa on the basis of her South African spouse.
Undesirable person – Constitutional Court paves way for legal challenge
“We are now going to deal with the principal provision that gives the immigration officers the right to declare an undesirable person.”
Detained at Cape Town International Airport for 37 days
With the intervention from Craig Smith, the Western Cape High Court has ordered Home Affairs to allow Meizhu Chen back into the country.
Testimonials
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On the past August 2017, through recommendation of my partner, I found Mrs. Carly Cane, an amazingly professional immigration attorney from CSA Lawyers, who helped me and efficiently solved my immigration status, with close follow-up, care and awareness of the importance this process had in my future life. I am more than grateful to her, as a human being, a woman and as a professional worker, and CSA for the human and professional quality of their attorneys and visible results. I keep counting on Carly for my future steps.
Paola Uribe
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It took us about three weeks to gather all the necessary PR application requirements. The process was efficiently, professionally and effectively handled. Thanks to warm and dedicated Carly Cane and Jeanette Kotze. Right now I’m waiting for the feedback of which i believe it will be positive…. Keep up the great work.
Malisebo Monakale
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Five stars for Craig. I can remember in 2011 I was thinking hard of how to go about getting a work visa. I came across Craig and he provided me all the info and reassurance of getting a visa. All documents were together for me and I got my visa.
Five years on I requested his help with my PR application. There was a thorough inspection of all my documents done by Shafieka who was great. I went to VFS to apply and in 6 months, today I picked up my permanent residence certificate.
If anyone needs immigration assistance Craig is your man. You won’t go wrong.
Zuber Gaibie
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Incredibly professional, fast-moving firm. Especially during something as stressful as a visa application you want a team who provide quick answers and are there for anything that could go wrong. June has secured my permit for South Africa twice… allowing me to continue my work with the NPO Sibahle Community in Soweto. She is always there to answer all the important questions quickly and thoroughly. I consulted with two other firms before finding June… both of which I paid hundreds of dollars and neither of whom managed to stay with me through the process or secure the permits I need to do what I love in South Africa.
Rachel Prince
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I would to really thank you for your professional and fast work and support in my matters with home affairs. The time line from contact to your organisation and submitting, preparing of all documents was enormous.
Special thanks to Jeanette to the real support and handle the visit by VFS. Craig, you have an good team in JHB.Thomas Barthel
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Craig called me, yes he called me! He listened and gave direction. Just to be able to talk to another person with a sympathetic ear meant the world to us. Thanks for everything, our family really appreciate it!
Leslie Price
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I can not begin to thank Craig and his team for their hard and efficient work. Being a Zimbabwean who has resided in Cape Town for over 14 years, I have personally done visa’s over 8 times and working with Craig and his team was by far the very best visa experience I have EVER had. Their efficient and professional approach was more than 5 stars, needless to say Craig’s approach to assisting me with my situation was extremely reassuring, as he genuinely wanted to help me and see me get the result I was after.
Again a HUGE thanks to Craig and his team, you guys changed my life, as I am now a proud owner of a SA Permanent Residency after a 2 and a half year battle with home affairs!
Nu Davidson
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I would like to thank Craig and his Associates for the great service I received when approaching them for assistance with my Permanent Residence application. Craigs intervention has lessened the once dark and uncertain road and my future in South Africa. I don’t have any reservation in recommending Craig Smith & Associates service to anyone in the long and hard road in obtaining a permanent residence permit. Thanks yet again!
Maarten Blancquaert