Practical Guidance Immigration focuses on the practical issues relating to the South African Immigration Act 13 of 2002. Guidance is provided on monitoring risk and compliance issues, obtaining and maintaining immigration status, the processes and documentation requirements involved, and the formal and informal penalties that can apply. Users have access to various resources that include official downloadable forms, applications, checklists and sample letters. Practical Guidance Immigration also provides guidance on obligations, offences, visa applications, permanent residency, citizenship, and refugee status in South Africa.