You can certainly manage the relocation process on your own. However, doing so typically requires extensive research and can increase the risk of costly mistakes along the way. In our experience, individuals who attempt the process without guidance face significantly higher rates of application denial and other hardships than those who work with experienced advisors. A denial can have real consequences—lost application fees, unexpected housing costs, disruptions to school enrollment, banking issues, and the frustration and burnout that often come with navigating complex immigration systems alone. Other common costly mistakes include: trouble finding housing, incorrect tax registration, culture shock, and failure to get a residence permit on time.

Geostrata's white glove service prevents these costly mistakes.

Another consequence of going it alone is culture shock. Culture shock is a stress reaction that occurs when people are not properly prepared for the cultural and structural differences that they will face in a new country.

Our White Glove Service includes access to our six-hour intercultural training course that will prepare you ahead of time and mitigate culture shock symptoms. Also included is three hours of 1-on-1 intercultural training with our in-house intercultural expert.