That's somewhat disturbing, but then again where I'm from, going to Ollivander's for the first time to select your wand is pretty much a rite of passage, too.
The Resettlement Bureau may be able to help you get a foot in the door with paperwork. I work at City Hall, and while I don't have that much of an influence, I'll see what I can do from my end.
Originally, from London. But a universe where there was a thriving, world-wide Wizarding community, albeit one that was hidden away from Muggles.