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Culture shock affects every expat at some point. Even if your move abroad is purely out of desire. Preparedness is key. Recognizing the emotional, social and physical symptoms of culture shock -- along with tools to cope -- will ease your transition and set you up for success in your new foreign home. Emotional Symptoms… Continue reading 20 Culture Shock Symptoms Every Expat Should Know

Residence Visas, Spanish Non Lucrative Visa

Our Epic Journey to Get a Spanish Non Lucrative Visa

February 22, 2019January 14, 2020 familyabroad

The Spanish Non Lucrative Residence Visa I knew it was possible for Americans to legally live in Spain for a year. I just didn't know that the visa we needed was called the Spanish non lucrative residence visa. It took me over a month to figure that out. It would take several more to figure… Continue reading Our Epic Journey to Get a Spanish Non Lucrative Visa

Culture Shock, Expat Family Life, Expat Tips

How to Cope with Culture Shock – An Expert’s Guide

February 18, 2019January 14, 2020 familyabroad

Moving to a foreign country may be one of the greatest adventures you ever pursue. Yet the excitement and planning of your international adventure can mask a much darker side of your move abroad -- the emotional toll of culture shock. What is culture shock and why does it occur? Culture shock refers to the… Continue reading How to Cope with Culture Shock – An Expert’s Guide

Expat Family Life, Expat Tips, Uncategorized

10 Files Every Expat Should Save to a Cloud Drive

February 1, 2019March 4, 2019 familyabroad

Be ready for the unexpected. My top 10 files every expat family save to a cloud drive.

Jackie is very friendly and quick to respond to my emails.

She gave me some additional tips on the NLV and the name of a good abogado! Much appreciated. Connie, Arizona

2019-12-20T17:15:16+00:00

She gave me some additional tips on the NLV and the name of a good abogado! Much appreciated. Connie, Arizona

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Contacting Jackie about applying for our Spanish visas was the best decision.

We have had an unpredictable and frustrating experience on every level while trying to legally move to Sevilla. Jackie was incredibly professional and helpful. She gave us clear directions, helpful introductions and guidance throughout the VISA application process. Additionally, each year when I renew my VISA, I renew my gratitude for Jackie and her organizational skills; she has helped us realize and maintain our dream of living in Spain. The Kramm Family, Florida

2019-10-18T16:12:53+00:00

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We would have been lost without Jackie’s guidance.

There are so many aspects to moving one's family abroad that it can be overwhelming just to think about. The various steps, forms, copies, notaries, etc. as one works through two countries' bureaucracies is a road besot by potholes, u-turns & dead-ends. Jackie was able to organize everything into concise buckets for us so that we were able to visualize the tasks we had to do, make it have logical sense, and gave us the confidence that we could do it. The end result was that we were totally prepared without feeling like it was a ton of work. We didn't have one hang-up. Jackie pays strict attention to detail so that there is nothing that one could encounter during the process that would trip up or delay it and she is very energetic and driven which keeps one on task and gives confidence that they can and will make this adventure happen. The Wells Family, North Carolina

2019-12-20T16:10:26+00:00

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I was grateful to have been connected with Jackie.

My daughter is studying abroad and is attending the same school as Jackie's son. I corresponded with Jackie and she provided me with valuable insights about the school. When my daughter and I arrived in Spain, Jackie and I agreed to meet at the Open House at my daughter's new school, and Jackie introduced me to a number of expat parents and their children, many of whom are now my daughter's closest friends at school. Jackie helped me make connections that I otherwise wouldn't have been able to find, and having those made it easier for me to help my daughter navigate her cultural transition. Meriwynn, North Carolina

2019-12-20T16:11:39+00:00

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Dig into the details and you’ll soon see why someone like Jackie is invaluable.

If you’re on Jackie’s site, chances are you're feeling like I did during the process of applying for a Spanish visa and foreigner ID card: confused and looking for answers related to the mountain of required paperwork. On the surface, this process seems easy. Dig into the details and you’ll soon see why someone like Jackie is invaluable. Jackie can help you sort out the various pieces of this puzzle and avoid the many rabbit holes that result in a lot of wasted time. These days, I’m living in Spain. This new lifestyle is due in part to Jackie and friends who shared their knowledge along the way. Kim, Jackson WY

2019-12-20T16:16:03+00:00

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