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“I began my application for an AV with BIC on the recommendation of my sister, Janet Turk. She was very impressed.
While I began with the agent that my sister used, I was transferred to Anneshia Grundlingh early on in the process.
I cannot stress enough how helpful, patient and professional Anneshia has been throughout this process.
I highly recommend, and thank, both BIC and Anneshia. Excellent service all round."
I highly recommend, and thank, both BIC and Anneshia. Excellent service all round."
Michelle Webb
“The most effortless experience of my life. Immigration applications can be a nightmare at the best of times, using Breytenbachs Clarified and simplified the process leaving no room for confusion. They are professional, caring and felt like friends to lean on. Thank you so so much to Samantha and Laya , you are both notched into my memories forever. I am now a permanent resident in the UK."
Vaughan Williams
“I would like to share the great experience of applying for my UKVI Visa through Breytenbachs Immigration Consultants in Cape Town.
Initially I began the process of my UK VISA in June 2022 online and that failed dismally and my wife and I decided to use an Immigration consultant of which my best friend advised that I go through Breytenbachs as he went through them.
From the time I began with my interview with Dirk, I knew I was in great hands and that now the way forward would be a smooth and stress free moment.
Now the new journey began and the Team at Breytenbachs really gave me all the guidance that I needed, by ensuring that I collect and submit all the relevant documentation to be submitted as well as correcting and informing me throughout the application process step by step, which really made me feel comfortable.
I could not falter their professionalism and guidance and the team always kept me informed via email of where I stood in the application process which they completed for me.
So not to make the story long, I would like to send my Thanks and gratitude to the following Team at Breytenbachs Cape Town, namely, Dirk van Niekerk, Chanine Tylor, Christi Swart and Talita Rheeder. You all were superb and brought the confidence in the process through your professional guidance, dedication and hard work.
So a Big Thank you again.
Through your guidance, I will continue to use Breytenbachs in the UK for the next journey after two years and hope that the process would be as smooth as what your team provided.
You all have a Blessed Christmas and a Safe New year."
Mahomed Vahed
“A huge congrats go to the Durban office and in particular Seshni Govender, Anneshia Grundlingh and Phillip Venter who helped us do a Spousal and 2 dependent visas, which came through. Their service delivery, communication and advice to us was impeccable and timeous. They gave sound advice and held us the entire journey. We would not have done it without them. Such a worthwhile service. Thank you to you three."
Olivia Luke
“After experiencing a visa rejection, I was understandably disheartened and uncertain about my immigration prospects. It was at this pivotal moment that I turned to Breytenbachs Immigration Consultants, and I can confidently say that I made an excellent decision. Dirk, Chanine, and Talitha, the talented individuals who comprise this team, played a crucial role in assisting me through the process of reconsideration and reapplication, which turned out to be remarkably successful.
What truly stood out throughout this journey was their unwavering professionalism and expertise. From the very beginning, they provided a level of guidance and support that gave me the confidence to proceed with the reapplication process. They meticulously reviewed my case, addressed the areas that needed improvement, and worked diligently to ensure that my application met all the necessary requirements.
The team's in-depth knowledge of immigration laws and regulations was evident in their ability to devise a well-crafted and compelling reapplication. They demonstrated a thorough understanding of the complexities involved, which gave me peace of mind during what was a rather stressful period. Their proactive approach and attention to detail were instrumental in securing a successful outcome.
Moreover, the communication with the Breytenbachs team was consistently clear, responsive, and highly professional. They promptly addressed any concerns or queries I had, keeping me informed at every step of the process. This level of transparency and client-centered service was greatly appreciated and made the experience far more manageable.
In the end, the reconsideration and reapplication process was not only a success but also a testament to the exceptional skills and dedication of the Breytenbachs Immigration Consultants team. I cannot thank Dirk, Chanine, and Talitha enough for their invaluable assistance in turning my immigration journey around. I wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone in need of expert immigration guidance and support. They truly are a credit to the field of immigration consultancy, and I am grateful to have had them by my side during this challenging process."
Nate Williams
“As an overall comment of my experience in dealing with your firm and, of course, more particularly with Mr Breytenbach personally, I cannot sing the praises high enough. Mr Breytenbach guided, advised and assisted us throughout the entire process of preparation and assembly of all the pertinent aspects of making a proficient and professional application to the British Embassy.
In the end, thanks to Mr Breytenbach's thoroughness and detailed knowledge of the process and the needs and intricacies of a successful application, we were able to submit and application that we believe could not be improved upon. We were proud of the file and presentation that Mr Breytenbach finally assembled – it was Impressive!!
Regardless of the outcome of our application, we shall remain indebted and grateful to Mr Breytenbach for his care, professionalism and dedication to our cause. We are grateful that we were introduced to your firm by a previous successful client of Breytenbach Immigration Consultants. It seems we are all beneficiaries of the excellent services provided by 'Breytenbachs'.”
Will Ellis
"I am most grateful for your service.
May I also say that Chris Ward was truly exceptional in every respect, by every measure ... and I would not hesitate to recommend him, or Breytenbachs, to anyone potentially in need of your services.
Again thank you and kudos to Chris for spearheading such a fine level of service.
Also, your lady who fields incoming phone calls is always so pleasant and warm, which does make a difference.
My sincere thanks and best regards"
Don Andrew
“I thought you would like to know that my journey has reached its end. I received my UK passport last week and therefore feel all sorts of restrictions have now been lifted from my shoulders. That may sound melodramatic but it is a very nice feeling!
Thank you very much for all your very professional help over the years and for always being there when needed if only for reassurance. I must get down to communicating with your other section to sort out my finances and get advice on wills etc. I enjoy reading the monthly newsletters and thank god I applied for British Citizenship through Breytenbachs when I did.
Kind regards and good luck”
John Hewitson
“I remember walking into your office with Paulie that day in 2013 when we were going to start this whole process. If we had known that it would of taken flying backwards and forwards and living in 2 countries over a period of almost 2 year's we would not of began the journey.
That is the beauty of who the Lord is, He knows the plans He has for us, just as we do for our children if we are blessed enough to be parents.
We have fought and done and been, and cried and screamed, and got excited and on and on it goes. YOU PHILLIP did not leave our hand at any stage of this process. You are a remarkable man who goes way beyond what it expected. The amount of telephone calls you took and emails you replied to, just to make us feel at ease.
There are truly no words to say thank you for your continued support throughout this process, success Phillip how sweet in the end.
MANY MANY THANKS”
Veronica Stapelberg
“I would like to thank Laya for her prompt and Efficient and friendly service! I have used Breytenbachs previously however it was your Pretoria branch and dealt with Phillip as a result I chose to use the company in the UK.
Laya was very prompt and efficient in explaining the process of the application and always on hand when I had further questions.
When she was on leave I reviewed an email from an assistant with an update which I thought brilliant as some firms would normally only send out that information upon return on the solicitor.
I have already recommended my mother and brother to your Cape Town branch and will continue to recommend anyone I know who is in need of immigration advice.”
Jodie Youngman
"I wanted to write and say that the service provided to me by each member of your team was highly professional, courteous and friendly.
I am so thrilled by the communication that existed and by the manner of how I was kept informed at all times.
Chris went out of his way...he recognised that I was reluctant to check emails, so ensured that I was made aware of any issues by providing me with a courtesy call or leaving detailed and clear messages.
I have no hesitation in recommending you to others.
Thank you for a great personal and individualised service"
Jocelyn Collison - Kozak
“We both wanted to say a huge thank you for your kindness, understanding and support all these years which really has scaffolded my spirit beyond words can express.
We are looking forward to bring Hanson in to meet the people that played such a pivotal role in looking after his Mummy's wellbeing (i.e. sanity) as well as fighting my corner of justice for me.
It makes me proud to know I have positive experiences to share with him of how such noble human beings exist in this world. This I do not say lightly and mean every word of.”
Karen and John Brockett
“Hi Laya,
Just a very quick email to thank you for your diligence and hard work in helping me obtain my Naturalization.
My Citizenship Ceremony is tomorrow. It has indeed been a long road for me to get this (11 years), but worth every single penny. As I have always used BIC for my VISA and immigration requirements, it is indeed a name that can be trusted. I shall certainly recommend you in particular to people who require similar services. You are most certainly a great credit to BIC.
Once again many thanks,”
Duane Boyd
"Dear Debbie and JP,
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! We are rejoicing and so grateful to God for a positive outcome! Thanks for all your help, You have no idea what this means to these two kids! And their kids…
I will sing your praises to everyone. You are such a professional outfit and its so good to know that what you promise you deliver! Debbie, you are a star. An absolute star. Your instant responses to sometimes silly questions warmed my heart many a times when both Camen and I were despondent…
So thank you, thank you!!"
Lorraine Wagner
“I would like to say a huge thank you to Debbie Smuts for assisting in getting both my children their British Passports.
We live in a world where we don’t often take the time to commend others for jobs well done and are often too quick to complain. I wanted to take the time to let you know you have an outstanding member of staff.
I did not think my children could get their passports, but they did. They arrived last week. It has been a 2 year process sorting out their MN1 documents, a new baby arriving and then finally both their passports.
Nothing was ever too much for Debbie. When I sent her an email she replied almost immediately, every time. She put up with millions of my questions 🙂 Her customer service is incredible! The way in which she handled everything was professional, on time and always in a cheery manner. She is a true asset to Breytenbach’s and because of that I have put many people in touch with her and your company.
I want to thank you, Debbie and your company for a job well done and for assisting in getting my children their citizenship. I wish your company all the success in the future.”
Claire van der Linden
UK
"Dear JP and Debbie
We would like to thank you for the help with our kids MN1 and British passports as well as my visa.
Thank you for putting up with my stress tantrums and loads of emails. Debbie always kept me calm and answered me immediately.
We are going to be leaving on 30 June and we look forward to being together as a family again.
Your service from your company is truly worth every penny and the professionalism you showed and guidance was phenomenal.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts."
Michael and Sharon Bowles
“You were such a life saver. Keeping me calm when I was panicking or getting confused. Your help was invaluable and I know it is thanks to you I am officially British.
So you are very deserving of the flowers."
Miranda Davies
“In case not many people do not tell you often enough, I want to again say how much we appreciate having a company like Breytenbachs around and having lawyers like you - and your staff - to be there when we most need assistance.”
Karyse Day
“We would like to thank you for the help with our ancestral visas, and holding our hands throughout the stressful journey, jumping from one visa to the next.
Immigration is not for the feint hearted and is the most difficult thing for any family to go through, but your service from your company is truly worth every penny and the professionalism you showed and guidance was phenomenal, making the journey a little more easier for us.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You have changed our future as a family.
Warmest regards “
Quintin, Yuka and Liam Bezuidenhout
“I just wanted to formally thank you for all your efforts in helping us with our application. I found your efficiency a breath of fresh air. We both have recently suffered from shocking customer service from a variety of businesses and government departments. Thus it was delightful that you provided such a wonderful service.
Even if our application had failed I would have praised your thorough preparation and advice. I will not hesitate to recommend you to friends and colleagues for immigration advice.
A shame we never met in person but perhaps that is the secret to your efficient service.
Obviously you have a good team around you and I would appreciate it if you could pass on my thanks to your colleagues who assisted us.
Thanks again”
Liam Adam
“I began to liaise a with Ms. Bernlee Venter who was kind, considerate and friendly.
Secondly Mr Venter who I had the actual consult with, immediately put my mind at ease.
I had arrived at the right place and the high standard of professionalism was truly confirmed the moment we began conversing. Another thing I have also appreciated is that there have been replies to my quiries as fast and efficiently as I'm sure was possible. Also the fact that they have been following up and continue to enlighten me and make suggestions post my consult.
I have not had one single complaint and will most certainly continue to use this great service which you guys provide to manage the delicate matter I find myself in, up until the day that I am reunited with my daughter. Like I mentioned to Mr. Venter I will certainly be recommending your services to others.
To answer your questions I couldn't be more happy with the diamond I've found.
Thank you to the team at Breytenbachs”
Ieuan Marsh
UK
“I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for an incredible service!
I was in and out and the whole process was painless.
It's because of your wonderful service that I have so much faith in this country (South Africa)."
Jade Adams
"I have been a client for the last almost 6 years if I can remember correctly. I believe I have done 2 Tier 1 visa extensions, Permanent Residence application and my Naturalisation application through Breytenbachs and specifically dealing with Chris Ward.
Chris’ conduct has always been nothing short of fantastic and his advice and help has always left me feeling that I am getting value for my money. I have had nothing but fantastic service from Breytenbachs and Chris and have recommended Breytenbachs to numerous of my friends and colleagues in the past based on the great service provided by Chris.
I have no criticism whatsoever during all my time with Breytenbachs. Thank you for the great service that your company provides."
Sarel Olivier
“A huge thank you to Laya Strydom, she was fantastic. She was positive, polite and professional at all times.
She kept me updated every step of the way and all information given was clear and easy to understand. In all my dealings with her she was very patient, efficient and knowledgeable. All emails and telephone calls were responded to promptly.
The team were friendly and helpful. I was kept informed of costs and it was certainly value for money. Laya simplified it and took the stress out of it for me, great service. I would definitely recommend BIC to my family, friends and colleagues.”
Bernadette Crouch
‘I was extremely impressed with the quality of service provided throughout the entire process. I was also pleasantly surprised at the quick turnaround for both applications (residency and citizenship).
Chris was always helpful, responded to queries in a timely manner and was always able to provide guidance/answer any questions raised. He certainly came across as a subject matter expert in the field.
I would recommend Breytenbach's to anyone looking for immigration advice/services.’
Christina Stylianou
"To us, that demonstrated real customer service - help and assistance when it really mattered - and it’s the reason that we continue put our trust in Breytenbachs.
We have found your staff to be very helpful throughout, especially when we have questions, and we are happy with the level of communication that we received.
The fees charged seem reasonable for the service provided, although I am less impressed with the charges made by the UK Government. However, that is another story!"
Matt Lingwood
"We would like to take this opportunity to thank you and all the team for being so efficient, helpful and patient with us through what could have been a very stressful time. However, you all have made it very do-able and very stress free. On top of that you have all been very approachable and friendly at all times so THANK YOU to you all. it is much appreciated and I will certainly recommend your services to anyone who asks."
Michelle Mortimer
"I would just like to let you know that I have been dealing with your staff in your UK office.
My 3 kids and I were on the verge of getting sent back to South Africa. I contacted your branch in the UK. Between Chiara, Lena and Bronwyn I have had the best service I could have wished for. They always made me feel positive, always had answers to my questions.
Thank you for having such an amazing team for the people who really need them.
Look after them, they are gold!!!"
Juanita Sandford
"The gratitude we have for Breytenbachs as an organisation is beyond words.
Whether it is South Africa or the U.K, every single person we deal with upholds your company's values. All who work at Breytenbachs should be truly proud to be associated with you.
All consultants go beyond what is expected in client service, delivery and support.
Laya at this time was so supportive and "held" my hand through a very stressful conversation and huge worry that I had. She broke everything down into smaller pieces and assured me we can deal with each "issue" one at a time and get to the finish line.
Thank you all always for everything."
Veronica and Paul Stapelberg
"Well, the time has come, as they say, and we have now with your help, achieved our goal and both received our citizenship and completed it with our passports.
I would like to thank you for everything Laya. You have been amazing.
Honestly, I don't know whether I would have done this any other way. You have brought us from South Africa, taken us both through our Leave to Remain applications, achieved this, and then taken us through our citizenship applications and helped us achieve that. Thank you for your patience and your professionalism and your help. You have been amazing."
Sheena & Ren van Wyk
"Thank you for your company's excellent service in this matter. I have been a customer since when I arrived in the UK and I have never looked anywhere else for immigration advice. The service, while dealing with my application for naturalisation was very efficient, professional and good value for money. I felt valued and was kept up to date at all times with the particulars of the case.
Thank you (and Laya) very much! Becoming a British citizen has been a dream of mine for many years, and with your help I have achieved that dream!"
Marjorie Schmetzer
"I cannot put into words how amazing you guys were in getting everything sorted.
Phillip and Louise were amazing and went beyond our expectations and you all take service delivery to a new level !
Your service was highly professional at all times.
I was informed every step of the way of what was happening and what needed to be done. For example if something needed to be changed , I would be notified of what and how it needed to be done.
Was always made to feel valuable, my questions were always answered quickly and it was never a problem.
We received excellent value for money. We could not have done this process ourselves and I feel for the amount charged and the excellent advice, preparation done and service given …. It was more than fair.
I don’t know how you can improve on such amazing service, I truly have been amazed by your service and honestly don’t feel anything needs to be improved.
I have spoken to others that have used other companies and even paid more ….. and not received anything like what you guys did. The one couple I met , used a service in Cape Town and were charged more. All they did was explain what documents were needed. They had to prepare everything themselves and were just guided as to what to put together . Louise took all the pay slips and worked out everything for us. Sorted letters , photographs , copies of social media , tenancy letters …. Everything and compiled it professionally with cover letters and statements. All I had to do , once I received it was hand it in . This was such a relief and incredible !
Incidentally I have joined some Facebook groups for South Africans living in the UK and few days ago someone posted a question on which immigration company to use. When I last looked there were about 64 comments…. 60 said Breytenbachs and what amazing service.
I have also recommended your service on such forums and to others wanting to move over!
So from the bottom of my heart thank you for top class service we received."
Mike Warren
"Very professional, friendly, super responsive and quick to provide updates. It was a stress-free experience all round."
Gavin van Rooyen
"From Justin and myself we just want to say a massive THANK YOU for all your advice, emails, calls, words of encouragement, patience and general assistance during this entire process!
Breytenbachs as a whole has been an extremely professional and efficient company to deal with during this very stressful and uncertain time, and we are forever grateful for all you've done for us... Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!”
Lynsey Walker
"From making my initial appointment to the facilitation of the two visa applications I found the communication to be on point. Whenever Debbie was on leave or unavailable, someone else would pick up on my query and run with it. My perception is that you run a very well organized business.
I was kept in the loop at all times with mini status reports of how my paperwork/case was progressing.
Having Breytenbachs facilitate the paperwork for me and advise me on the best practice to follow took the stress out of the situation. I felt confident that my application would be approved based on the fact that I had accredited immigration consultants backing my application.
I am a project manager by profession so attention to detail and communication are very important to me and I cannot fault the experience that I had".
Tara Ranson
"From the very outset of my relationship with BIC in February 2016 when I had a telecom with JP, I have been so grateful to you all for the wonderful service that you offered. Our Ancestry Visa application went through seamlessly, and since then I have been in contact with BIC on various occasions with certain queries. I value all the advice and guidance BIC has given me, and it was through BIC that I made contact with Wessel Botha from Schoenberg who was able to assist me with the financial side of the immigration process. As recently as a month ago I had a teleconference with Chiara Mancuso in which I was so impressed with her knowledge, and insight into an immigration query that I had. Her competence and confidence were most reassuring. Sharon Lowe’s response to all of my queries has also always been friendly, prompt and professional.
There is absolutely no doubt that I will turn to BIC for assistance when the time comes for us to put in our applications for ILR in 2021, and hopefully for UK citizenship the following year. I will always recommend BIC very highly and unreservedly because I don’t believe that the quality of your service can be matched anywhere, by anyone."
Dr Avri Davidoff
“I am obviously delighted to have been finally awarded my Certificate of British Citizenship and I am personally indebted to the excellent services offered me by Breytenbachs Consultant Mr Chris Ward.
His efficiency was evident at every stage and I was grateful for all the encouragement I received from him during this time. My inevitable doubts at the outcome of the Application were soon dispersed by his cheerful demeanor and assurances.
I will certainly refer your Firm to any other South Africans in the same boat. I, in turn will say a prayer of thanks for the ex-South African Honda Dealer who mentioned your name to me as the Firm to approach for Immigration Matters.”
Beth MacCulloch
“My experience with the company was outstanding. Professional, helpful, timely, caring. I will be referring your company to anyone that I think would benefit from this kind of excellent service."
Alvaro Mata
“I just want to say that the whole process with Breytenbachs right from the very beginning when we used you to move into the country consulting with (Phillip Venter) to then consulting with you 5 years later has been just an incredible customer journey. One which I have shared with many and referred many people to Breytenbachs because it has been such a pleasurable customer experience.
I am so pleased that this process has come to an end and you and your assistant Megan has been with myself and my family on this journey.
Thank you once again for all your hard work and dedication, you and Megan are truly an assets to Breytenbachs and I will continue to refer family and friends to Breytenbachs for an awesome customer experience".
Tammy Goosen
"Straight "A's" 1-5
It is a pleasure dealing with your personnel:
Starting with Sharon who is a professional who made all the links fit perfectly, all the wheels were oiled and ready to go!!!; Bronwen with a smile in her voice when she called to check my location from your offices; the gentleman at the reception, an outstanding young man, very helpful and concerned; LENA, what a pleasure dealing with this fine young lady, gentle, no rush, excellent eye contact, Lena's job knowledge is to be admired - like all lawyers, Lena made sure that I understood the processes, and not in a condescending way (as I previously experienced) she assured me of a thorough and upfront consultation at all times, your Administrative staff managed to get the payment details in an almost invisible presence, very discrete.
Barbara, it was quite a decision to decide which lawyers to work with, I did not have good previous experiences, so I was very pleased to have been paired off with LENA. It is always good to hear a South African accent, very nostalgic."
Erica
"Thank you and your staff for all your efforts on my behalf over the last 5 years, it has been money well spent."
Roger Le Crerar
“Ara and I are sitting here, today, in the warm afterglow of my UK Citizenship Ceremony and I thought while I'm full of celebratory aged Argentinian steak and Mojitas that I should write and thank you both for your excellent work in getting me here.
Breytenbachs has lovely staff to deal with all round. We started dealing with Breytenbachs in late 2009 when I had a problem with my Settlement visa. JP resolved the issue quickly and effectively, resulting in me being able to enter the UK on 2 Jan 2010.
We again used Breytenbachs for assistance in getting my ILR through, which I received in three weeks. So it was the obvious choice when it was time to apply for my UK Citizenship. Both of you, Laya and Megan, were brilliant and as a result I have today attended my Citizenship Ceremony and I'm officially British! Thank you both. We will continue to recommend BIC to others who are seeking sound professional immigration advice."
Dr Ligeia Vagharshagian
"I just received confirmation that my visa has been granted! It came though weeks ahead of schedule so it was a lovely surprise!
I have been really happy with the standard of service received from Verity and the team (Luba and Anske). My case was somewhat challenging due to issues getting bank statements from South Africa and an expiring passport, and Verity took it all in her stride and came up with a solution. I felt completely at ease and confident that she could assist me. She was knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.
I have to say that as an attorney, I am quite particular about the standard of drafting that I expect from professional firms and I was so impressed by both the email communications and written advice received as well as the cover letter prepared by Verity for my application. It was well written and far exceeded my expectations. The bundle of documents I was given to take to my biometric appointment was also really useful and ensured that I was prepared for the appointment.
My family have used Breytenbachs for various visas over the years so I came to you as a referral and have since referred others to you as well. I will definitely be back when I need to apply for my new visa next year.
Thanks again for making what could have been a stressful process for me, so simple and easy to navigate!"
Tammy Heydenrych
"Lena, Bronwyn and the one other lady with whom I have spoken to have been exemplary. They appear to have dropped everything in order to provide support, advice, guidance and reassurance to me. They have been knowledgable, empathetic and professional and have helped keep me calm through this very difficult and upsetting time.
I sincerely hope that their dealing on my behalf with the Home Office is just as effective and that their good work produces the suitable outcome. If not, I will be happy to have them in my corner should the need for a fight materialise. I hope it doesn't.
Had I consulted BIC before making my application, instead of being concerned about the cost, I would not be in this situation now, legally, emotionally and financially. I know what to do in future - and will recommend the same to anybody else who may require your services".
Kevin Keenan
"I am a very satisfied Breytenbachs client and would recommend the company’s services to anyone without any reservations.
Hannes Breytenbach went above and beyond what was expected to help me with my application and I am truly grateful to him and his whole team who worked so hard".
Marcelle van der Merwe
“I picked my passport this morning and received my VISA!!!
Thank you so much to everyone on the team, the professionalism and friendliness was really helpful in this stressful time for me. I have made sure to sing your praises on various platforms and am sending anyone that asks your way.
I shall be in contact with your London office when I look to do my permanent residency in the years to come.
Again thank you so much for for your help, I have been really impressed by everyone that I have dealt with and will highly recommend you to anyone in the future”.
Noel Kriegler
“I have received the BEST service since changing immigrations agents!!
Bernelee is amazing and so helpful!!
She has made this whole process so much more relaxed and I truly appreciate that. Breytenbach is by far the best immigrations agency I have dealt with and I am beyond happy with the service I am busy receiving".
Simone and Kyle Kietzman
“It was greatly different from previous very ill advised service from other company. It is frightening to experience a business that was leading me in a totally unprofessional misguided application. I am grateful to have been placed in the hands of Breytenbachs.
I would add that it is a highly emotional journey to be left behind when one spouse is already gone and it is appreciated that Bernelee gave me no time to not get the required information. It is extremely calming to be in the hands of someone who knows the legal requirements, I would most definitely rate the service as highly professional”.
Nikki and Jose De Pinna
“The service and professionalism we received was first class, we felt tremendously valued and supported throughout; kept informed at every stage and all queries relating to our case were always responded to promptly.
The service was excellent value for money and we would recommend your services to anyone in the same position as us, we will be contacting you when the final visa/Passport comes around”.
Sher and Medhat Elsheikh
“I am writing this to express my extreme gratitude for the professional matter in which my son’s Tier 1 exceptional talent visa application was dealt with by Breytenbachs.
We have dealt with Breytenbachs for many years for a variety of different visas from holiday visas, Tier 4 student visas for both my son’s , dependent on a Tier 4, ancestral visas and finally, the most remarkable of all, the Tier 1 exceptional Talent visa !
We have always had the most fantastic service from JP and this time we had the added service of the Glasgow based Verity Marshall. From our first meeting with Verity we were taken by her calm and reassuring manner. She had researched Josh’s notes, had the answers to our questions and was able to confidently give us a plan of action needed going forward. She was sensible and realistic and we left knowing what was required by Josh to move forward. Verity was marvellous in her communications and never left us hanging, sent regular updates and gave us confidence that everything was being handled in the correct manner. We really would not have managed this without her expertise and advice. Finally on the 29th July, between back to back meetings and a busy schedule she managed to email us with the good news we had been hoping for!
I cannot express how grateful we were to receive her mail in the midst of her busy day. Verity knew how much the news meant to all of us and how stressed we were waiting for it . It was the happiest day of our lives!
So thank you Breytenbachs as always for exceptional, personal, caring service."
The Magor Family
"We would like to thank you and all at Breytenbachs for the major role that you have played in helping us to fulfill our ambitions to emigrate to the United Kingdom.
Firstly, we are pleased that we made the decision to make use of an agency, rather than go it alone, where we would have had to deal with a process that we were unfamiliar with. We are particularly pleased that we decided on using Breytenbachs – we heard many good reports about your company and, should we, in turn, get the opportunity to recommend Breytenbachs to others who wish to emigrate, we will certainly do so."
Gavin, Michelle and Aimee Snell
"I can highly recommend Breytenbachs Immigration Services. They were friendly and efficient and kept me informed during all the stages of getting my British passport".
Sue Cameron
“Thank you so much for all your help; it has most definitely been worth every penny. We will definitely recommend Breytenbachs to anyone looking to emigrate. I honestly don’t know how anyone does this without any help. Immigrating is not for the faint of heart. Once again, thank you so much”.
Vanessa and Shane Van Zyl
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff at Breytenbachs Cape Town for their professional and knowledgeable service. We came to you with a difficult application and were very concerned that we would not be able to take my daughter with us. JP's calm and logical approach truly helped us through this stressful time. We cannot thank JP, Debbie and Victoria enough for all their advice, guidance and assistance - you may not realise it, but your assisted in making a 38 year old dream a reality - Thank you!
We will gladly
recommend your services to all our friends and family and look forward to using
Breytenbachs again on the road ahead.
We collected our BR Cards in November but had to return to SA in December to wrap up a few things. Sadly, we are still in SA, waiting to hear when we can depart post lockdown".
Michell Bowyer and family
"We would like to thank you and the rest of the team, for everything that you all have done for us. The organisation, the regular correspondence and just overall professionalism was exceptional and it helped put us at ease, during the application process. If you wouldn't mind to please just pass on the appreciation to the rest of the team, we would really appreciate it".
Ockert Erasmus
"Words cannot describe how incredibly amazing this experience with yourself (Verity), Ornela and JP has been. You all have really looked after us so well and at no point did I feel uncomfortable or scared to ask questions. Thank you so so so much for all the patience and kindness you have shown us".
Eloise Walker
“Superb service, customer driven. Customer focused, spot on a a really lovely team of people”
Andrew Shapland
"Just want to say a very big thank you for all the time taken and efforts made to ensure our family reunites soonest, it has been a extraordinary journey and a learning one as well, from my family and myself thank you for the excellent service you have provided us with,
You have gone far and beyond to ensure our happiness, and didn’t at any stage advise that things would not be possible, we only received positive feedback throughout the process of you helping us and I really am humbled by you efforts,
And also Claire a very big thank you to you as well, for guiding and assisting us from the start when we first went on the visiting visa in November of last year to the UK, you ladies are a fantastic team and I sincerely appreciate everything you have done throughout.
I will defiantly spread the word amongst family and friends and colleagues of your excellent service and professionalism with regards to assisting with immigration and visas."
Gavin Horn
"It's our pleasure to write and say what wonderful service we received from Breytenbachs Immigration Consultants. We consulted with the for a period of at least two years, this was our choice and throughout this time there was constant interaction between us. We found them to be very professional, very knowledgeable, extremely friendly and an absolute pleasure to work through. Our principal consultants were Laya and Megan.
With the treatment, kindness and counsel we received from them we have no reservations in recommending Breytenbachs Immigration Consultants for anyone needing to immigrate".
Dan and Babs Izzett
“Just wanting to let you know that my ceremony went smoothly yesterday. I am so relieved it's been successful, thanks to you and the Breytenbach team I am now a British citizen. I'm also very happy that it was through double descent and not via the other route. Your services were excellent and I felt very confident in your team securing a future for me here in England. I'm sure if it wasn't for Covid-19, you would of received a thank you from me much sooner! Your services were worth every penny spent and I shall recommend the Breytenbach team to anyone who is needing sound advice and service.
Thank you again, God bless you.”
Dale Fox
"Thank you so much for your prompt and helpful reply to my query.
I should also say to you, as the senior consultant and founder of Breytenbachs, that my wife and I have been very happy with the efficient and effective service that we have experienced in our dealings with the firm stretching back over the past 15 to 20 years. But also, almost as important, we have appreciated the generally helpful and welcoming attitude of your consultants. So thank you for that as well.
I hope you and all your people are keeping healthy and safe over this extended Covid crisis and emerge unscathed when finally it ends."
David Whisson
"I cannot thank you both enough, especially Karlien, for being so patient and thorough with regard to my settlement visa. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Thank you for making it possible to re-unite our little family. You've made a HUGE difference in our lives."
Catherine Thomas
"My family's been working with Breytenbachs since 1999 and they have never ever let us down, thank you and God bless you all."
Ismail Dewan
"Our family used Breytenbach’s in Durban for our immigration process. I would gladly recommend them to anyone wanting to get it done correctly the first time. The only thing I would like to say is that you must have all your documents already as home affairs is taking so long. Once we had all our documents the process of actually getting the visa was smooth, efficient and the timeline we were given was exact. Many thanks to the Durban team for your help."
Lisa Cairns
“I am British!
Thank you, Laya, for your very professional and friendly help throughout. I am very grateful that I could rely on you and that you answered all my questions so very promptly.
Your sterling service has certainly not gone unnoticed and is truly commendable. Thank you very much!”
Franci Tuck
“Think this was my 4th time using Breytenbachs , and if there should ever be a 5th or 6th time I’ll use Breytenbachs AGAIN!!!
It’s ALWAYS been a pleasure and so professional!!! If any South African asks me how have I done it I ALWAYS SAY .. CALL BREYTENBACHS!!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR HELP!!!!
Breytenbachs is like biltong and rugby... U can’t live without it!”
Jan Weir
“My husband and I were immensely relieved to have our matter resolved and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the service which your company provides.
The service was reassuringly professional at all times. We were kept informed and response to our communications was prompt.
Shakir Hussain, Lena and Heidi were approachable and friendly. We were always made to feel valued.
Thank you once again.
We will definitely recommend your services to fellow South Africans!”
Ruth Robertson
“I was very impressed with Laya and the professional manner in which she dealt with me. Her assistance was excellent. All correspondence, phone calls, questions and queries were dealt with promptly and efficiently. I found Laya very knowledgeable, approachable, and friendly also helping me not to get too stressed. Always helpful and polite. I did receive good value for money.
I would highly recommend Laya to family, friends and colleagues who are in need of immigration services.”
Bernadette Crouch
"I would like Breytenbachs to score 10/10 for fantastic service received which includes high efficiency, honesty, friendliness and a good knowledge of the law. Thank you so very much for all your help, guidance and information."
Roz Walker
"Just a quick email to say a big thank-you to you, Marieta and Verity for assisting us in our UK immigration process over the past 5 years - we now have ILR and it is a huge relief.
Verity was amazing - her professionalism and thorough knowledge combined with her excellent service-orientated approach made our recent application as stress-free as possible."
Paul de Villiers
“We had a lovely experience with Laya who was professional, efficient and so friendly. We would definitely recommend her widely. She made both our applications a dream. Thank you for a great service."
Jovonne du Preez
“I have found the service more than satisfactory. Laya was very professional and prompt. The only waiting that I had to do was out of her hands, as we had to wait on the Home Office to respond.
Very happy with leaving messages as they were always answered. I felt at times like I needed to pay more as I ask a lot of questions. So I think your fees was really low for the service that you provided.
I think everyone did a splendid job and I cant think of how you can improve on excellence. I have already told everyone of my experience with you, and this is also how I heard about your company.
Thank you from all of us for all the help and understanding not to mention your patience.”
Ebrahim Jaffer
"Dear Verity, thank you so much for your professional and competent attention to my case.
As I mentioned in a feedback form, you have always made me feel comfortable and confident in your ability to handle my application and I could not consider using anybody else! The customer service that I received from you and Heidi was outstanding as always, and I appreciate all your efforts. Importantly too, it has always been a great pleasure dealing with you and Heidi directly - you have a wonderful way with your clients.
I hope you have a lovely day further and enjoy your upcoming time off, I know how many weekends you have worked recently so I hope you have a well-deserved break.”
Paul Berning
"I cannot thank BIC and in particular Laya Strydom for everything she has done to successfully complete my application, I have used BIC in the past and this was my second time and every time I had the best service possible I cannot say anything negative about the service and Laya Strydom is a credit to your company as she is great. She kept me informed at all times of my application and she was always friendly and professional.
Thank you very much and I will be recommending your service to my friends and family in the future."
Charmaine Tarrant
“I couldn't recommend Breytenbachs enough! I have just completed my journey with the help of Mr Hussain and Ms Gray. If it wasn't for their expertise, I think I would have just continued burying my head in the sand and hoping my visa status would sort itself out (as I'd already made several attempts to do it myself with no success).
I am so grateful to BIC I genuinely thought I was in a hopeless position and would have to return to South Africa. I was advised and informed every step of the way. I'm terrible at checking my emails and I even received phone calls if I hadn't responded just to make sure I had received them. I honestly believe if they've managed to sort me out they will be able to tackle ANY case.
Professional. Friendly. Good at what they do. I would NEVER try and tackle any immigration stuff myself now. Always leave it to the professionals, they're worth every penny.
I'm soon returning to start my brothers journey with BIC and I have every faith they'll have the answers!”
K.McManus
“Following my consultation with Ms Verity Marshall I can honestly both say she was very polite and informative. I have been liaising with Verity for a number of years and it was an absolute pleasure to finally meet her face to face.
She was able to extract key information to be able to give me the best advice and the best route of action for my situation.
As a whole I cannot fault Breytenbachs, in my dealings with yourselves whether it be at first contact with the liaising team to the consultant, I have found it easy and satisfying knowing all is in hand.
I look forward to dealing with Breytenbachs now and in the future and would highly recommend you should anyone i know need legal advice.”
Gene Bunting-Gray
“That is fantastic news!! Thank you ever so much for all your assistance - your firm has done so much for our family as a whole and we appreciate everything.
I am overjoyed with the result and in only 5 weeks, I am very grateful.”
Robyn Rudman
“Passport in my hands, all done, I’m ready to go - flying back on Saturday.
Thank you dearly for your great assistance, good advice, thoroughness and attentiveness to all our queries and questions, leading us through this arduous and stressful process.
Your service was impeccable.”
Deon Viljoen
“I am writing this email with a humble note of appreciation for the outstanding service that I have received in making use of your service and your entire Breytenbach's team in Pretoria. Louise Pelcher and Letitia Bornman you are both superstars in my humble opinion.
You both were professional and provided timely and helpful advice regarding the process and documentation requirements. Your abilities to answer questions and resolve issues were past my expectations with regards our settlement Visa applications. I really commend the prompt service provided and professionalism in which you guys dealt with our entire application process from start to finish and I would highly recommend your company to anyone who is looking to make use of immigration consultants.
In closing I would like to thank you, one and all as we would of been lost in this whole process of documentation and procedures.
Many Thanks”
The Agrella Family
“I would just like to say a big thank you for all of your help throughout the this process. I really appreciate how difficult it must be to be in your position in a scenario where you are in the middle between the anxiety of your clients on the one hand and the sheer unpredictability of the Home Office on the other. Despite the inherent difficulty of the situation, it’s been fantastic working with you…”
Ryan Morison
“I just wanted to thank you all for everything you have done for me over the last few years.
We have all been on a journey and thanks to all your efforts I can finally breathe a sigh of relief as it is all over.
You have been incredible and so professional in helping me get to my end goal and get citizenship.
I finally got my British passport in my hands on Tuesday. So it is all over.
Thanks you so much again for all the help. Thanks again and rest assured I will be recommending you to everyone.
Thanks again and please do keep in touch. You have become part of my family.”
Graham Rodel
"We were referred to Breytenbach’s in London during March 2016 when we found out that the paperwork we needed to supply for my husband’s spousal visa was not appropriate. I made an appointment and went to see Verity. Not only did she confirm our findings, but she worked hard to provide us with enough detail that we could start the right process.
It was during June that we both saw Breytenbach’s in South Africa. By that stage I had got my financial paperwork organised for my company in the UK. We arrived at the Pretoria office the day after the Brexit vote. As you can imagine the office was chaos but that didn’t stop the personal service and interest in our requirements.
Yes, it’s very possible that many people will say the cost was substantial. However, when weighed up against having to resubmit because we didn’t know what we were doing, the cost is minimal.
Phillip and Louise were our main contacts and not only were they completely professional but they went above and beyond to ensure we were able to go through this process with as much ease and simplicity as possible. They were with us every step of the way; they spent so much time reading through all the paperwork and guiding us where necessary that I am sure they knew more about us than we did.
Phillip called me in the UK, not once but a number of times when he needed to provide me with some advice or ask me for more documents. He kept us both sane and focused on the end goal.
When we finally submitted the application, he made sure that Steve was ready and had everything that was needed to ensure we had a smooth application. We both felt like they were as invested in the outcome as we were and that when our approval came through they celebrated with us.
The level of knowledge and advice is exceptional. There wasn’t a single question that they could not answer and not only answer but provide the best advice on
If I was to go through this process again, I would not hesitate to use Breytenbach’s and I would recommend their services to anyone wanting to immigrate."
Sue Geuens
“I've had a very positive experience working with Verity from Breytenbachs in renewing my Spouse Visa to remain in the UK with my family. Verity has demonstrated a very strong attention to detail from our first phone call and has done a great job of keeping regular contact with me throughout the renewal process to advise what is required and when to expect responses from the UK Home Office to my application.
I am pleased to have put my trust in Verity and in Breytenbachs to get the job done for me in the Visa renewal process and she has been nothing but professional, courteous, and knowledgeable throughout my entire experience. I will use Breytenbachs again when it comes time to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain and Citizenship.”
Adam Bellinger
‘I was very satisfied with my service. It was definitely professional and Laya always got back to me in a timely manner with any queries that I had. Laya also guided me through the kind of application appropriate to my circumstances, which I would not have known about had I not contacted Breytenbachs, so I am very grateful for that. She also handled my case with sensitivity.
All our discussions were followed up with written confirmation. The fee was reasonable as other quotes I had were much higher.
Overall, thank you very much for all the assistance.’
Dr Megan Dale
“May I say, that I was first drawn to your firm, by chance, by the superb quality of the information displayed on your web site. I learnt more about UK immigration matters in 5 minutes from your web site, than I had previously learnt from other sources in 5 hours!
As for my experience of dealing with Laya Strydom, only one word comes to mind - superlative - in every respect. You only need to peruse the correspondence which passed between us, if you have any doubt.
In the meantime, you need to hang on to Ms Laya and give her a salary increase. They don't come better than Laya, in my humble opinion!!! She is a credit to you and your firm. Well done to you both and my every good wish for your continued success”.
Michael Clark
"Our whole adventure with Breytenbachs has been a pleasure.
From our first meeting with Phillip, who was kind and considerate throughout the meeting while Harold asked questions by the dozen. He made sure that we understood the whole process and was careful to even go back at times for clarity.
Louise was also very good at answering our sometimes desperate queries. She helped sort the confusion and in a way settle the nerves. This journey has been very stressful as we are over seventy and were stressed about making the right decision and not giving the wrong information during the filling of and answering questions”.
Harold & Anne Weeks
"I wanted to extend my gratitude and thanks for everything you and your team did for us. Your professionalism and assistance from start to finish was impeccable. I managed to find more documents than I ever knew possible and am glad to say that even I learnt more about my families history through this process. I have a few friends moving to the UK and have passed on your companies details – all of which are using Breytenbach’s. I am sure their experience will be equally as satisfying.!!!"
Debbie Towsey
"I just wanted to drop you both a quick note to thank you for the amazing personal service that you have provided me with over the past 5 years.
Verity you took me through the Tier 1 renewals and ensured a smooth process to achieving ILR (oh, the 100s of documents!!), and Laya you finished it off by handling my British Citizenship application. On the 6th of September I became a British citizen and yesterday I received my first British passport, thereby achieving one of my major life goals. I couldn't have done it without the outstanding service, care and professional advice I received from you both (not to mention the stress counseling!).
I've only ever had a great experience with everyone I've ever dealt with at Breytenbachs and I'm almost trying to think up another immigration matter that may need your attention so that I can continue to deal with you :-)”
Paul Berning
UK
"All I can say that your service was brilliant. The way you managed your client was very friendly, helpful and straight forward. Overall, I am happy and satisfied of the service you have provided during our visa application. I would not hesitate to recommend you to a friend, family and colleagues who will be in need of immigration service. Thank you very much to Laya, Ilze and the rest of the staff who assisted us that made our application successful. Thank you very much for all you help.
God Bless and more power to you all."
Jane Siquian
"Great news to share with you - Dave and I became British citizens yesterday!
May we say a big thank you again to all the Breytenbachs team, including Hannes and JP, for all the help that we have had as we have worked our way through the work permit, dependant visa, permanent residence then citizenship process.Your help and guidance enabled us to get to this point without any hitches and we regularly recommend your services to other South Africans who wish to settle in the UK."
Maeve Kolitz
"Our interaction with Breytenbachs has been awesome and we are very pleased with our outcome which we attest to your professional level of service in that you held our hands through the entire process. We will definitely be referring family, friends and clients to your company."
Craig & Lyn Short
"Just wanted to let you know how great Chris has been with my recent ILR application.
I was very nervous due to past experiences with the home office but Chris guided me through the process and everything worked out successfully in the end.
All the way through he was always very friendly and professional, and even when I was coming back with more questions as late as the day before we were applying, he always phoned me quickly to deal with my questions and to reassure me that all would be fine.
Through the whole process it felt that he knew exactly what he was doing and knew exactly what the home office would look at and what not. Made the whole process run so smoothly and in the end resulted in a successful application. I would happily recommend Chris to everyone and I have thanked him for his work but always good to let his employer know the great service one of your team is providing."
Wynand Viljoen
"The service that was provided by both Chiara and Lena was excellent and professional at all time. The application was completed in a professional manner and the application was successful.
I was kept informed about the progress of the application via emails. Whenever the Home Office required additional information/documents the request was passed to me promptly. The service was good from beginning to the end.
I was treated with respect and dignity all the time and there was good communication throughout the whole process
This was good value for money. The use of the service took away the stress from me of doing the application myself. I had a lot of support documents but I wasn’t sure which ones to submit. I gave Chiara and Lena all the documents to select the ones that they wanted to submit to support the application. It was peace of mind knowing that someone is taking full responsibility over that application and the outcome.”
Tellington Nyamurera
"I would just like to convey our thanks, from all of us for all your help on assisting us with our Indefinite Leave to Remain and finally our UK citizenship.
We would not have been able to get it all done without your help and guidance and most of all patience (we always had loads of questions).
Your service was excellent to say the least and I have recommended BIC and namely you to all my friends who are going the process of obtaining citizenship.
Hope you all the best for the future and thanks so much once again."
Neil Swinerd
"I was so grateful for the assistance I have received from your company.
Victoria was my first person of contact. She was absolutely amazing, making sure that my needs were met. She was prompt with her communication which was always very clear.
Cornel was my consultant. She was extremely friendly and encouraging, giving me sound advice. I was also very blessed to be able to see her a second time for a final check of my documents. Her communication via email has also been prompt.
You are truly running an amazing company and I can highly recommend you to others.
Thank you for your wonderful service to me".
Zelda Suter
"I cannot express enough gratitude to the Breytenbach team! Everyone we have dealt with has been exceptionally helpful, patient and reassuring at every step. I have to give a special mention to Chiara and her assistant Lena; I have not been the easiest client, burying my head in the sand and not getting back to them promptly with information... I now actually hold an immigration status and can finally move forward with my life! For this I can’t thank you enough. Would highly recommend to anyone, I thought my situation was helpless and I’ve come through the other side with a huge smile!"
Justin Holmes
“We are so very grateful for all the support and help you gave us. Without you the whole process would have been so much more stressful than it already is.
It has been an absolute pleasure dealing with you and your company and we can't thank you enough.”
Hildegard Hellinger
“The receipt of our BRP/(ILR) has brought to an end our 6 - 7 year-long application process, commencing with the Ancestral Visa, all so very professionally handled by Breytenbachs.
Please accept and convey our sincere - THANK YOU - to Philip and Bernelee Venter (RSA); Laya Strydom; Chris Ward; Bronwen; Yourself; and any others involved 'behind the scene', in bringing about this successful conclusion.
Thank you for the friendly receptions at the Pretoria and London offices and prompt replies received to our numerous e-mails, telephone calls and requests for guidance."
Percy and Lydia Fell
“Laya has been assisting us with the application for the renewal of my husband’s spousal visa. All I can say is that Laya has been an absolute star! She has been extremely helpful, efficient and professional, we are so pleased that she handled this application for us. I had quite a few questions for her and she always responded timeously. We needed a letter from her for my husband's employer, saying that Breytenbachs were working on our application and we received it the same day. Our application went in last week, we had absolutely no issues at all. We will highly recommend Breytenbachs and hopefully all will go well with this visa application as we intend to go through Breytenbachs when it comes to the application of his passport in a few years’ time. I also need to mention that Megan worked on our application too and she was equally as efficient and dependable and we're so grateful for all the help she gave us."
Kerry Hyland
JP and his team has been AMAZING!! Not only is he a brilliant immigration attorney, JP is kind, caring and went beyond his requirements and responsibilities in order to help our family get our Entrepreneurial visa. JP is accommodating, thorough and meticulous. JP and his team are very easily accessible, and responds to emails and phone calls almost immediately. I would recommend JP and his team to anyone who is looking for an immigration attorney, his fees are very reasonable. JP treated our case like we were a priority, and as though he was only working on our case (even though he was working on multiple cases at the same time). JP eased our minds, and assured us that everything was in order. In our opinion, JP and his team went beyond our expectations, and he is a rare and prime example of excellence. We would highly recommend JP and his team for any family who decides to immigrate.
Thank you once again!
Van Rensburg Family
"Just wanted to let you know as well that the staff at the visa office were very complimentary of Breytenbachs and their preparation of documents for their clients.
They said that they never have issues with the paperwork from Breytenbachs - they know their story."
Angus Steven
“I have nothing but praise for those who I have dealt with from Breytenbachs. When you feel out of your depth and really need a "friend", Breytenbachs have been there for me. To all those I have had the pleasure to deal with , I salute you and thank you.”
Russel Harris
“Please just keep on doing such a great job! You are definitely helping thousands of people, who are making such a momentous move, lives easier."
Susan Caldecott
"I am very satisfied and well pleased with the service provided by Breytenbachs and, of course, the delightful outcome of receiving my British Citizenship.
At the outset (prior to the initial meeting with Dr Chiara Mancuso), I was very pleased that I had been assigned a Level 3/Senior lawyer which gave me confidence/assurance that I would be properly advised as to whether to proceed or not, and whether I had a chance of success or not in my quest for British Citizenship.
The service was professional at all times and Chiara certainly inspired confidence and positive hope, and was very certain and re-assuring with regards to the time frame required and steps to be completed for the process of Citizenship application and acquisition. I had a very clear understanding of what was needed, the costs and processes involved, and the expectant time frame. As I had a specific time limit, this was an area of some concern for me but, I must say, the time frame Chiara outlined to me unfolded almost to the day! (with two weeks to spare).
I was kept informed of the progress of my case. I was treated with professionalism by Chiara and staff, and felt a valued client. She and/or her assistants were quick to respond to my queries and requests at any time in a positive manner. I certainly feel that I received value for money and that it was definitely money well spent.
As a consequence of Breytenbachs professional and efficient approach, I have recommended your services to 2 people in South Africa already - one to your Pretoria office and another to the Cape Town office. I trust they will receive the same professional approach and advice as I had.
My dealings with Chiara, her assistants, and Breytenbachs, was positive and professional and consequently I will recommend BIC and, should the need arise, will use BIC again."
L. McEwan
"Verity was wonderful. We left feeling confident that she would guide us through the procedure without a hitch. She was clear and informative and we left with a definite game plan. I have dealt with JP and Breytenbachs for many years and many different visas and am as always 100 % happy with the service and generally going the extra mile.
I don’t feel as if I am just a number but really feel that I am getting personal attention and thoughtfulness. I honestly wouldn’t trust anyone else and always recommend Breytenbachs as the only port of call for any visa issue".
Bronwyn Magor
"I just wanted to say that in my opinion, Breytenbachs are worth every penny. The way your firm handled everything was brilliant and saved us so much time and stress - from advising us as to exactly what paperwork was needed; letting us know where further information was required, the submission and following up on the applications. The firm’s experience is this regard really shone through for us, and I would recommend Breytenbachs to anyone".
Deborah Fine
“I should let you know how happy I am with the way my entire immigration process was handled and concluded in my favour through my dealings with Claire Mallet in Durban!
Claire is a lovely lady, caring and kind and knows this business backwards! She was most helpful and encouraging and to my son, who paid for this service, and who recommended your company having had past experience with Breytenbachs. Claire went to extra lengths to respond to every query I had and I couldn’t have done this without her help!
I commend Claire Mallet highly and will continue to promote her as your Durban agent and your company overall to all and sundry who might ask the how’s, why’s and wherefores of immigration! She made this daunting task so easy for me!”
Rosalie Howard
“Laya is absolutely brilliant and I can't say enough good things about her. I have been on an "immigration journey" with her since 2010. I was living in Vancouver and was completely overwhelmed by how I was going to make it to the UK. I dealt with Laya then and have continued to work with her up until she gave me the good news that I was granted citizenship a few months ago. She has always been extremely helpful and has made some challenging times much easier. Thank you so much Laya!!
Sarah Langan
“JP was extremely helpful and helped calm and assure us, especially based on our negative experience we had elsewhere, and also understood our current situation and urgency. He was really professional and regained our confidence in attempting our next visa process."
Delray Zeeman
“We wish to thank you both so much for the way you handled our Spousal Visa application. You have both been extremely professional and available to us on any matters of concern. It has been a long journey but we have had 5 star service from you and will be sharing this with family and friends.
As you know there is so much to do before leaving SA. We have tried to use the most professional people in their field to assist us on our immigration to the UK. Breytenbachs has come up as tops in our books., you are certainly the people to use, we have had issues with all the other service providers.
Once again a big Thank You for making this journey stress free".
Mike and Lyn Reece
“I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to you for the wonderful, professional way in which you guided me through the process with lots of patience and consideration.
Nothing was ever too much trouble and all my concerns were handled with compassion and understanding.
I hope that our paths may cross again one day and I will have no hesitation to recommend you to anyone who has need of your services".
William Matthews
“As you know my application was successful. I just wanted to thank you to you and your team that made it stress free. You and your team where so professional and always so quick and professional on your replies. Never had to chase you or wait.
It took me years to get here and you made it so easy. So on your services professionalism accuracy timing replies everything well done. Again stress free.
Thank you again. I will definitely use you again.. well done.."
Cyril Henery
"Mr Venter is an excellent consultant and immediately put us both at ease on our arrival. He was helpful extremely knowledgeable, very professional, patient and explained in detail the procedure ahead.
The advice he gave us has been invaluable and we would never have been able to complete all this without Breytenbach’s assistance.
Karlien has also been a credit to the company. She is prompt and clear in all her dealings with us. In fact she is delightful always kind and very pleasant also extremely knowledgeable. We are very pleased to have her as our liaison.
We definitely have no complaints at all and find Breytenbach’s a very efficient and lovely company to work with.
Thank you all for the assistance and for taking a lot of worry off our shoulders”.
Pam Austin
"A huge THANK YOU to both of you.
I simply burst into tears of relief when I read Adri's mail informing us that the
ban was uplifted and have had to compose myself.
We are
acutely aware of the situation and frustration involved and thank you
sincerely for your persistence.
JP in Cape Town has also been wonderful - and now, thanks to you we can return to get on with the business of the spousal visa!"
Lynne and Maurice Clyde
"I was very happy with the service and despite having a less than straightforward case, from the very first consultation with JP all the way to receiving my own visa, I have felt fully supported and that my case was in good hands. In fact, when submitting my application to the visa processing centre, even the assistant there remarked, 'Oh, you used Breytenbachs. They're very good' which was comforting. Even though I am still awaiting the outcome of my son's visa and have nothing to do but hope for the best, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Breytenbahcs to anyone looking to apply for their own UK visas and I will certainly continue to use your services for the next part of our lives in the UK".
Carolyn Le Tang
"We were more than satisfied with our interview with JP. He made us feel so at ease and as if he knew us personally. He made us feel so positive given our circumstances and was very compassionate and concerned. We look forward to dealing with him for our future. My wife has been in touch with Claire and Sharon and was so impressed with their professionalism. We are in lockdown in George with my brother and would like to get our process going. Every time we chat to someone with an immigration problem we refer them to your office. Your company comes very highly recommended and so do we recommend you all as extremely professional many thanks we are extremely grateful".
Andre Reynolds
"This is the second time that I am applying for a residence permit via your company. I was referred in the first place by a South African friend, who received excellent service.
Despite high expectations, I am bowled over by the superlative quality of professional, friendly and helpful, approachable and knowledgeable service I am receiving from both Chiara and Angela. There is consistently an extra mile in evidence. I am regularly kept up to date with what is happening, especially valuable during the lockdown uncertainty. The answers to my questions are consistently clear, to the point and comprehensive. I always feel that I am in safe hands, with people that are actually interested in my case and concerned with my wellbeing during a stressful operation.
This is one company for whose services I pay gladly."
Hester Mende
While globally we are going through unprecedented times as a result of the Covid virus, Breytenbach’s must be commended on being able to continue with business as usual and ensuring that in our instance, the process was never delayed at any point.
The Wilson Family
"I could not have been more happy for our family to be one again after so many years of separation and struggle, it was not an easy journey but you Chiara and Angela have made it so comfortable, knowing that you were there behind me and supporting me, I was not worried at all because I knew I could lean on you.
Though it was long, stressful and expensive process, I am so happy to have met you and knew you, both of you are amazing people and I would not have done it without your support.
My appreciation and gratitude to you, are beyond my expression, I couldn't put it into words, I will forever be indebted to your generosity and support.
I am so thankful and grateful to everyone in Breytenbachs who helped us in this process directly or indirectly. To all I say you have helped my family to be reunited, you have shared into rebuilding my family again and for my daughter to meet a father she has never know, and this I will never forget, my daughter, my husband and myself we will forever remember the way how you supported us".
S. Chacole
“Just quickly popped onto my emails to send you all a message of gratitude. Such a special surprise to read all your messages. They have quite literally made my day! I feel so heartsore today as I have truly loved the time spent working on the team and getting to know each of you. You are all such wonderful people. Special thanks to Mr B, Jp, Jacinda and of course - my Bronie 🙂 I will most certainly not forget this chapter and will forever be in awe of the outstanding work BIC delivers. Thank you for the opportunity. To all my colleagues... I will most definitely miss you all and want to thank you for all that you have done for me during my time spent in the office. Your kindness and friendship will never be forgotten.
Wishing each of you many blessings, success, epic month ends and an abundance of happiness.”
Ange Gray (former employee of Breytenbachs)
“My partner and I made the decision to immigrate to England in August 2020. We had the deadline of the 31st December 2020 to get there.
With the exceptional help from Anneshia at Breytenbachs, we are able to make it a reality. Anneshia and the team were just amazing. The professional, timeless responses, to the contacts she had to escalate it to ensure we received our passports in time. I really can not praise them enough. After we sent the documents they need, we did not lift another finger. They literally done every single thing for us. If anyone is thinking about immigrating, I highly recommend Breytenbachs. This wouldn't be possible without them."
Kimberlee Venter
"I simply do not have the words to relay the depth of our gratitude, elation and relief!!!
You guys are AWESOME!!! It was such a complicated application and you handled it with the most incredible care, professionalism, attention to detail and efficiency. I think it will be quite some time before I come down from cloud nine, I just can't believe you have made our deepest dreams come true and for that, there are not enough words to Thank You!!!
You have literally re-united our family after almost 20 years of being separated we will finally be whole again
This is defo one for the history books...
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!
God bless you always."
Yalah Duheaume