At Akram and Company Inc., we offer specialised legal services in Immigration Law and Family Law, with over 15 years of experience helping clients navigate complex legal systems with clarity and confidence.
We offer comprehensive immigration and refugee legal support, with a high success rate in court applications and administrative interventions. Our services include:
Asylum Seeker Assistance
Legal advice and guidance for first-time asylum seekers
Assistance with late applications and rejections
Representation in cases involving refusal to process applications
Refugee Legal Assistance
Certification in terms of Section 27(c) of the Refugees Act for permanent residence
Appeals against rejection of refugee status
Legal representations to the Standing Committee for Refugee Affairs (SCRA)
High Court reviews of unlawful decisions by refugee officials
Overstay Bans & Appeals
Legal representation for lifting of bans due to overstaying
Appeals to regularise immigration status
Good cause applications for exemption
V-Listing Removal
Legal intervention for individuals listed as undesirable due to alleged fraudulent documentation or prior bans
Child Citizenship Applications
Legal applications under the Citizenship Act for foreign-born children of South African parents or permanent residents
Applications to Compel Outstanding Outcomes
High Court applications to compel Home Affairs to finalise long-outstanding visa, asylum, or refugee decisions
Blocked ID High Court Applications
Urgent High Court intervention where IDs are blocked due to unresolved status, suspected fraud, or administrative errors
We provide strong, sensitive representation in family law matters, always prioritising the best interests of our clients and their children.
Divorces
Opposed and unopposed divorce applications
Division of estates and settlement agreements
Custody, access, and parenting plans
Maintenance
Child and spousal maintenance applications
Enforcement of maintenance orders
Variation or reduction of maintenance due to change in circumstances
Protection Orders
Domestic violence protection
Harassment and stalking interdicts
Urgent court applications for interim relief
Children’s Court Matters
Foster care, guardianship, and care & contact disputes
Representation of parents or caregivers in the Children’s Court
Child protection interventions and parental rights applications
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