SA Migration International review: My relocation to sa wasn’t smooth, but sami made it happen in the end

I relocated from Ghana to open a small IT consulting firm in Cape Town and hired SA Migration because the business visa requirements were overwhelming. Consultant Julia walked me through financial projections, company registration, and business plan formatting that had to match Home Affairs expectations. She was patient, and even helped me restructure my cashflow section after identifying that it looked too “startup fantasy” for DHA standards.

There was a frustrating two-week gap in June where I didn’t hear anything. I was nervous because I had already paid my deposit on accommodation, and silence during immigration is stressful. I eventually called the office and Julia explained they were waiting for accountant confirmations before finalizing the financial section. I only wish someone had told me sooner a simple email update would have reduced stress dramatically.

In mid July, I got my visa approval, and SAMI also provided long-term settlement guidance, including municipal registration and advice on local business compliance. Not everything was perfect, but the outcome was exactly what I needed.