We get it. You want to know what happens after you pay. How long things take. What you’ll need to do. Whether you’ll be left in the dark. (You won’t.)
So here’s the Drift experience, in plain terms.
Here’s a clear, honest breakdown of what to expect — from the day you pay to when your case is submitted (and beyond).
🟢 Day 0 — Instant Access
Right after you pay, you get full access to the Drift platform:
Start with Clarity, our legal assessment workflow
See your checklist, upload documents, and begin prepping your case
If something’s missing or unclear, we’ll flag it early
⏱ Timeline: Immediate
📅 Day 1–7 — Book Your Legal Consultation
You’ll receive a Calendly link to book your 1:1 legal assessment with a licensed immigration lawyer.
Most users book within a few days
Confirms your legal path and risks
Your case manager keeps everything on track
⏱ Timeline: Usually within 24 hours to 7 days, depending on your schedule
📂 Variable — Prepare and Upload Documents
This stage depends on your situation. You might be waiting on:
Test results (like Leben in Deutschland)
Translations or apostilles
Bank letters or employment paperwork
There’s no deadline from us. Upload at your own pace, and we’ll review each piece as it comes in.
⏱ Timeline: A few days to a few months — you set the pace
✅ Final Review & Submission
Once your file is complete:
We review everything internally and with your lawyer
We file your application only when it’s ready and risk-checked
If something needs fixing, we’ll coordinate with you first
⏱ Timeline: Typically within 24 hours to 2 weeks after your documents are complete
⏳ After Submission — Response & Follow-Up
We follow up directly with the immigration office
If they request more info, we coordinate quickly
You’ll be notified when you receive a Fiktionsbescheinigung (interim permit) or appointment
Everything is tracked and updated inside the app — so you’re never left wondering what’s going on.
⏱ Timeline: Varies by city and case type — typically 4–12 weeks for a response
What If You’re in a Rush?
We’ve helped people go from payment to filing in under a week — if all documents are ready.
If not, Drift adjusts to your timeline.
Summary:
Step | Timeline |
|---|---|
Platform access | Instantly |
Legal consultation | 1–7 days |
Document collection | Flexible (days to months) |
Final review & submission | 1–14 days after docs are complete |
Post-submission updates | ~4–30 weeks (avg. authority response) |
Curious where you’d land on this timeline?
→ Start a chat and we’ll help you figure it out.
