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Written by Ilze van Staden, who has immigrated three times herself and knows exactly where the surprises are hiding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single hour with an immigration attorney often costs $150 or more. This is one flat price, and it's yours for good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLess trial and error. More soft landing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered instantly as a PDF you can read on any device. 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