Deportation
A legal process through which a foreign national may be required to leave South Africa because of immigration-status or enforcement issues.
Definition
A deportation issue should be checked against the person's current status, passport and visa history, notices received, detention or release documents, asylum or appeal status, overstay declarations, family ties, children affected, and deadlines for any response or review. Urgent advice is important where detention, removal, or missed deadlines are involved.
Key takeaways
A legal process through which a foreign national may be required to leave South Africa because of immigration-status or enforcement issues.
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Related legal problems
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Common situations
Deportation notice
Immigration detention
Overstay declaration
FAQs
Deportation FAQs
What does Deportation mean?
A legal process through which a foreign national may be required to leave South Africa because of immigration-status or enforcement issues.
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