Legal And Immigration News
Miss Universe Nigeria Citizenship Fraud Case: Immigration Lawyer Craig Smith Breaks Down the Deportation Battle
Miss Universe Nigeria Citizenship Fraud Case: Immigration Lawyer Craig Smith Breaks Down the Deportation Battle The legal drama surrounding former Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adichie is far from over. After the Cape Town Regional Court reversed a judgment on her...
The Sherwood Crisis: Craig Smith on Migrant Rights in South Africa and a Broken System
The humanitarian crisis unfolding at Sherwood in Durban, where more than 10,000 Malawian nationals have been held awaiting processing and deportation, has put South Africa's migration management failures under a harsh spotlight. For Craig Smith, a leading immigration...
Foreign Nationals, Xenophobia, and the Failures of Home Affairs. Craig Smith Weighs In
When approximately 200 foreign nationals sought refuge at the Durban Central Police Station, fearing for their safety and calling on the United Nations to intervene, it raised urgent questions about the state of South Africa's immigration system and the protection of...
Craig Smith Weighs In on South Africa’s Anti-Migrant Protests and the Role of Political Rhetoric
Craig Smith Weighs In on South Africa's Anti-Migrant Protests and the Role of Political Rhetoric As featured in IOL News, 2 May 2026 South Africa is facing a surge in anti-migrant protests, with demonstrations escalating across major cities and authorities warning of...
UK Unveils Sweeping Immigration Reforms – What They Mean for Asylum Seekers and Why the Debate Misses the Bigger Picture
The United Kingdom has once again entered the global spotlight on immigration policy. Home Secretary Shabbana Mahmood recently announced what she calls “the most sweeping reforms to tackle illegal immigration in modern times.” Her message: Britain must confront the...
Extension of Temporary Concession for Foreign Nationals
We at Craig Smith & Associates are pleased to explain the latest development in immigration law for foreign nationals facing processing delays. The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has issued a new directive extending a temporary concession scheme to relieve those...
Craig Smith on Third-Country Deportations and Human Rights Concerns
In a recent interview with SABC, Craig Smith, immigration lawyer, discussed the controversial issue of the United States deporting asylum seekers to third countries in Africa, particularly Eswatini (formerly Swaziland). The move has drawn criticism from human rights...
High Court Orders Fresh Hearing for Gay Asylum Seeker Persecuted in Chad
South Africa’s Western Cape High Court has stepped in to give a persecuted gay man a second chance at asylum, and it’s a reminder of how vital legal oversight can be. The case was argued by Craig Smith, a seasoned migration lawyer known for taking on complex asylum...
CRAIG SMITH IMMIGRATION LAWYER argues and SCORES YET ANOTHER MAJOR WIN IN HIGH COURT
Craig Smith, pre-eminent South African immigration lawyer, continues his rich vein of form and was recently victorious in the Western Cape High Court when he argued another highly contentions case opposed by the Department of Home Affairs (“the Department”).In this...
EXPEDITION & REVERSAL OF OUTSTANDING/POOR DECISION-MAKING OF VISAS, PERMITS & APPEALS
What to do if your visa, residence permit or appeal or any other decision is delayed unreasonably or the decision is confusing? As immigration lawyers and having assisted high volumes of foreigners who remain in such desperate situations, the ability to force outcomes...