Public services needed to stay, work, or run a business take 3 to 12 months on average
Language barriers. Discrimination. Cost. Migrants, women, people of color, lower-income communities are the ones least likely to get it.
The biggest moments in life are legal.
A job offer depends on a work permit. A home depends on a contract. A future depends on a visa.
The biggest moments in life are legal decisions.
Immigration offices, BAMF, embassies, each agency have different forms, timelines and requirements. No single source tells you the complete picture.
The average time spent researching before you find what you need to do
Of the work still falls on you: gathering documents,
chasing apostilles, booking appointments
Of the work still falls on you: gathering documents,
chasing apostilles, booking appointments
Of your life on pause. No lease. No bank account. Just waiting.
Applicants are rejected on first submission due to documentation errors.
Lawyers can help but...
They quote you hourly rates. They speak in §18b and "Aufenthaltstitel" without explanation.
Two weeks later, you're still waiting on that
"quick question" you emailed.
You don’t know when they’ll reply.
Your request disappears into the system.
No tracking number. No status updates.
Just months of silence while your job offer, your apartment search, your life are all on hold.
All the stress? On you.
€255 application fee, non-refundable if rejected. Lawyer retainer upfront. Translation fees before you know if they're even needed.
Reddit threads contradict official PDFs. One mistake and you lose months of time, energy and money.
You pay first. You wait. You hope.
If we wanted to fix how legal is experienced at scale, we had to rethink how it’s delivered.
We started by finding the best people — lawyers and consultants who actually understand the system and care about doing things right.
Then we built tech to make their work faster and more efficient.
Layered on top, we designed the kind of customer experience we wished we had: clear, responsive, and human. That’s how Drift works — experts powered by tech, built around people.
Public services needed to stay, work, or run a business take 3 to 12 months on average
Language barriers. Discrimination. Cost. Migrants, women, people of color, lower-income communities are the ones least likely to get it.
The biggest moments in life are legal.
A job offer depends on a work permit. A home depends on a contract. A future depends on a visa.
The biggest moments in life are legal decisions.
Immigration offices, BAMF, embassies, each agency have different forms, timelines and requirements. No single source tells you the complete picture.
The average time spent researching before you find what you need to do
Of the work still falls on you: gathering documents,
chasing apostilles, booking appointments
Of your life on pause. No lease. No bank account. Just waiting.
Applicants are rejected on first submission due to documentation errors.
Lawyers can help but...
They quote you hourly rates. They speak in §18b and "Aufenthaltstitel" without explanation.
Two weeks later, you're still waiting on that
"quick question" you emailed.
You don’t know when they’ll reply.
Your request disappears into the system.
No tracking number. No status updates.
Just months of silence while your job offer, your apartment search, your life are all on hold.
All the stress? On you.
€255 application fee, non-refundable if rejected. Lawyer retainer upfront. Translation fees before you know if they're even needed.
Reddit threads contradict official PDFs. One mistake and you lose months of time, energy and money.
You pay first. You wait. You hope.
If we wanted to fix how legal is experienced at scale, we had to rethink how it’s delivered.
We started by finding the best people — lawyers and consultants who actually understand the system and care about doing things right.
Then we built tech to make their work faster and more efficient.
Layered on top, we designed the kind of customer experience we wished we had: clear, responsive, and human. That’s how Drift works — experts powered by tech, built around people.
Who We Are
We’ve brought together people who believe this should work better — and are building like it will.
Everyone on our team has seen how frustrating this process can be, either for themselves or the people they love.
We’re here to build systems that respect people’s time, energy, and choices — and fix the stuff that never made sense in the first place.
Who We Are
We’ve brought together people who believe this should work better — and are building like it will.
Everyone on our team has seen how frustrating this process can be, either for themselves or the people they love.
We’re here to build systems that respect people’s time, energy, and choices — and fix the stuff that never made sense in the first place.
Our Vision
We’re starting with immigration. But we’re not stopping there.
The law touches everything — where you live, how you work, what you build. And yet, most people can’t access it without stress, delays, or confusion.
We’re changing that.
Drift is making great legal care available to anyone who needs it — starting with immigrants, and soon, entrepreneurs.
Because when the legal system works for everyone, more people get to move, create, and build freely.
Our Vision
We’re starting with immigration. But we’re not stopping there.
The law touches everything — where you live, how you work, what you build. And yet, most people can’t access it without stress, delays, or confusion.
We’re changing that.
Drift is making great legal care available to anyone who needs it — starting with immigrants, and soon, entrepreneurs.
Because when the legal system works for everyone, more people get to move, create, and build freely.
July 2025
July 2025
Drift Launch Party
Berlin
Awards
Name of the award
Description
Year
Antler '24 Residency
Top 2% applicants
2024
Antler '24 Residency
Top 2% applicants
2024
Antler '24 Residency
Top 2% applicants
2024
Avant Now Accelerator
Top 1% Applicants
2024
Avant Now Accelerator
Top 1% Applicants
2024
Avant Now Accelerator
Top 1% Applicants
2024
Compass by Founderland Cohort 2024
Rising Star Award
2024
Compass by Founderland Cohort 2024
Rising Star Award
2024
Compass by Founderland Cohort 2024
Rising Star Award
2024
Berlin Newcomer Startup Award by Singa
Recognized as one of Berlin’s most promising newcomer-led startups for innovation and social impact.
2024
Berlin Newcomer Startup Award by Singa
Recognized as one of Berlin’s most promising newcomer-led startups for innovation and social impact.
2024
Berlin Newcomer Startup Award by Singa
Recognized as one of Berlin’s most promising newcomer-led startups for innovation and social impact.
2024
Gemeinsam Preis Nominee by Diversity Lab
Selected for leadership in building inclusive, socially impactful solutions in Germany.
2024
Gemeinsam Preis Nominee by Diversity Lab
Selected for leadership in building inclusive, socially impactful solutions in Germany.
2024
Gemeinsam Preis Nominee by Diversity Lab
Selected for leadership in building inclusive, socially impactful solutions in Germany.
2024
Impact Shakers Pitch Competition Finalist
Chosen among top European startups addressing global challenges with scalable solutions.
2024
Impact Shakers Pitch Competition Finalist
Chosen among top European startups addressing global challenges with scalable solutions.
2024
Impact Shakers Pitch Competition Finalist
Chosen among top European startups addressing global challenges with scalable solutions.
2024
Social Innovation Challenge Finalist
Ranked among the most innovative ventures creating real-world social change.
2024
Social Innovation Challenge Finalist
Ranked among the most innovative ventures creating real-world social change.
2024
Social Innovation Challenge Finalist
Ranked among the most innovative ventures creating real-world social change.
2024
Contact Us
Sign up today to secure your spot on Drift. Whether you’re an immigrant or a lawyer. Get matched faster, work smarter, and skip the legal bottlenecks.
Niharika Rakheja
CEO & Co-Founder
Contact us
Contact Us
Sign up today to secure your spot on Drift. Whether you’re an immigrant or a lawyer. Get matched faster, work smarter, and skip the legal bottlenecks.
Niharika Rakheja
CEO & Co-Founder
Contact us
Contact Us
Sign up today to secure your spot on Drift. Whether you’re an immigrant or a lawyer. Get matched faster, work smarter, and skip the legal bottlenecks.
Niharika Rakheja
CEO & Co-Founder
Contact us