To be honest, I found that things were slower with La Vida in the picture, as the La Vida representative insisted on being part of every conversation I needed with Mercan and especially the lawyers. It is important to remember that the one person on this GV journey that is the most important is your lawyer - you must like their style and pace of working.
Once you’ve invested, there will be little need to engage with La Vida again. Your lawyer however will be part of your journey till your second renewal, which if you are considering applying will mean collaborating with them for the next 7+ years.