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...
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...
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...
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, 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...
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...
According to immigration attorney Craig Smith, prior to being granted South African citizenship or permanent residence, all the Guptas ought to have gained temporary residence. “Since they are foreigners in South Africa and sought to run a business in...
Exceptional skills work permits, whether through temporary or permanent residence, remains one of the most sought after categories of permit options. For temporary residence, an exceptional skills work permit entitles the applicant the right to pursue work...
In terms of section 19(1) of the Immigration Act the Minister of Home Affairs determines the quotas of specific professional categories and classes of skills that will enable foreign work seekers to come to South Africa under a quota work permit. Each year...
We will explain two distinct but closely aligned residency categories, namely, the retired person and the ‘financially in-dependent’ permanent residence permits that normally appeal to a similar applicant. Yet, we will highlight certain fea-tures that...