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Living & WORKING in New York

cross-cultural training FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS

A SEAMLESS
TRANSITION

DecodeNY ensures a seamless and successful transition for foreign nationals and their families to work, live, and thrive in New York City and the United States. We offer a personalized cultural assistance and orientation to empower clients to adjust to their new surroundings.


Clients can focus on business with peace of mind and companies can be certain the transition is holistic because we address the in’s and out’s of living in the U.S. and New York City.

OUR SERVICES to families

At DecodeNY, we address the big questions and the little idiosyncrasies that make New York both challenging and amazing. We cover a multitude of themes and these are our most popular:

REAL ESTATE

Rental building, condo or coop? You will know the difference and how it affects you. Understanding the market and providing your broker crucial information means you’ll find a home that fits you best.

HEALTHCARE

Don’t wait until you or a family member is sick to get up-to-speed with how to get treatment. Find out what to do for a bad flu or an emergency.

EDUCATION

Moving to New York City offers plenty of opportunities for young ones to grow. Depending on your own circumstances, options abound. We cover where to find them and how to choose.

FAMILY VALUES

Cultural differences can prove challenging to navigate daily. You can avoid a faux pas before it becomes a signature move. 

OUR PACKAGES

Sessions are customized to clients’ needs.

We offer an introduction to American culture and values, city/tristate orientation, working with a real estate broker and choosing a place to live, selecting a school, understanding healthcare, shopping for groceries and resources for fun times in and around NYC. 

The
Welcome PACKAGE

Fully customizable, for corporate clients
This features five 2-hour sessions starting ideally with 2 before the transfer or shortly after arrival, and 3 sessions later, as needed. 

The
Individual PACKAGE

A personalized plan
We tailor to specific needs of an individual or family. This adds value to home life and decreases the chance for unwanted surprises.

ABOUT DECODENY

Our mission at DecodeNY is grounded in making acclimatization easier, faster and smoother for foreign nationals. Traditional relocation services may fall short of completing a fluid transition. We are a reliable, knowledgeable guide to comprehend and navigate the city.

Our founder, Christelle, is a seasoned New York City resident. Her extensive personal experience in expatriation started at age 9 when her father accepted an assignment in Saudi Arabia, quickly followed by Nigeria, Gabon, and Cameroon. She then attended college and earned a Master’s degree from University Paris IX – Dauphine. 

In 1991, she came to New York City as an exchange student and never left. After receiving an MBA at Zicklin School of Business (CUNY), she worked in Finance and took a career break to care for her family during her spouse’s foreign assignments in Asia and Europe.

What People Are Saying

“Un guide inestimable pour ma vie à New York!”

Rahma S.

Christelle from Decode NY is your secret weapon to a successful integration in NYC.

Anne-Sophie V.

“j’ai gagné un temps considérable dans les recherches préparatoires.”

Perrine B.

CONTACT US

general inquiries

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Complimentary Consultation FOR INDIVIDUALS

We offer a free, no-obligation 30 minutes initial consultation. Please complete the questionnaire below to help us better understand your needs.