Nelmari Smith profileNelmari Smith9 March 2026

From UK Fiancé Visa to ILR and British Citizenship: A Successful Immigration Journey with Breytenbachs

My family and I will always be grateful for Breytenbachs.

My partner (from the UK) and I (from South Africa) spent three years travelling back and forth before deciding to get married in the UK in 2019. That’s when I first approached Breytenbachs. From my first meeting to working with their wonderful team. Laya and Samatha were the two people I worked closely with, but everyone at the team I was fortunate enough to have an interaction with was an absolute delight.

My fiancé visa process was seamless and handled with real competence. I moved to the UK in 2019, and when it came time to renew my visa a few years later, I was naturally anxious — we had built a life here and welcomed a baby. However, the process was smooth and stress-free, and again Laya and Samatha were incredibly accommodating, even arranging virtual meetings while I was visiting South Africa.

Applying for my ILR brought more nerves, but their clear guidance on exactly what to submit made everything straightforward. They were always willing to help, even providing information when my employer required it.

When it came time to apply for my citizenship, I didn’t consider anyone else. The process was quick and efficient, and thanks to their knowledge, everything was done correctly the first time.

It has been a long journey, but with Breytenbachs supporting me throughout, it felt far less overwhelming. I am forever grateful.

Kind Regards,
Nelmari Smith

Kim Green20 July 2026

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Thank you ILR Successful Green Family I would like to say a heartfelt thank you to Laya Strydom and Samantha Claasen for all your help

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Jessica Ehlers16 July 2026

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Breytenbachs were absolutely fantastic from start to finish. A special thanks to Laya who made us feel at ease from the initial phone call, we

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