How SimpleCitizen Works

Welcome to SimpleCitizen! We’re happy you’re here! We’ve been making it easy to get a green card, renew a green card, apply for citizenship, and more since our launch in 2015.

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Getting Started

To get started, take our free eligibility quiz! It will help you find the application type that best fits your situation. Have questions or are a returning customer looking to add a new application type to your preexisting account? Reach out to our SimpleCitizen support team. We’d be happy to assist you!

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  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
  • Chat Support
  • Detailed Legal Review
  • Certified Translations Included
  • Transparent Pricing
  • All Required USCIS Forms
  • Step-by-Step Guidance
  • Save as You Go
  • Printing and Shipping

SimpleCitizen Application Timeline & Process

Please note that these timelines are approximations and may vary depending on the unique circumstances of your application, how quickly you are able to implement recommended changes, and USCIS processing times. If you have an urgent timeline and are wondering if we can help you, please chat with us!

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Complete the Questionnaire

Using our save-as-you-go questionnaire, simply input your information and provide the required documents. Our platform does the hard work of filling out your forms and assembling the application. We’ll even translate any USCIS-required documents on your behalf!

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Legal Review

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Enjoy the option of peace of mind by having your application reviewed by a member of SimpleCitizen's independent network of immigration attorneys.

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Strengthening Your Application

Once review of your application is complete, your dedicated SimpleCitizen case manager will guide you as you implement recommendations and prepare your application for finalization. Keep in mind that everyone’s situation is different, so this timeline can vary.

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Printing & Shipping

Once the application is ready and has been approved, it will be submitted to our team to be printed, assembled, and mailed right to your door!

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Submitting to USCIS

Once you have your application, use the easy-to-follow SimpleCitizen filing instructions to guide you. All you have to do is sign the forms, add your passport photos (when applicable) and payment for the government fees, and then mail your application to USCIS!

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Tracking the USCIS Process

While you wait for USCIS to process your application, we will track the progress and alert you of important milestones. If things are moving too slow, we will connect you to resources to help get it back on track. If USCIS needs more information, we will help you respond to any requests for evidence (RFE).

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Getting Approved!

Many applicants are scheduled for an interview at their local USCIS office as the last step. If this happens, we will help you prepare and get ready with everything you need to know. Finally, you should be approved and you’re done. Unless you’ve received US citizenship, we will be here, ready to help you prepare the next application in your US immigration journey.

While we cannot guarantee any outcome with USCIS, we will be by your side throughout your entire process until a decision is made on your case. We do everything possible to work with you to identify issues and address anything that might complicate your case. This is an important part of our responsibility and commitment to each of our customers.

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We're in This Together

Our commitment to accuracy is reflected in our 100% satisfaction guarantee! If your application is denied due to a SimpleCitizen error, we will give you your money back.

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Real Customer Reviews

4.9 average | 1000+ reviews through Google & Trustpilot

*Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Armando GranCuev
Dec. 2025

I want to thank SimpleCitizen for all their help throughout our process. They made it so much easier, and thanks to their assistance, they alleviated the fears most of us have about hearing inaccurate or poorly presented information. Thank you so much to SimpleCitizen! Our process took exactly four months, and this was partly thanks to their organization and the recommendations they gave us when reviewing our documents. With them, the process was less stressful and even a little fun. Many thanks to Mark and Diana for their explanations. I recommend them 100%. All our questions were answered. The chat service was also active, and any doubts were resolved within a reasonable timeframe. This message is for you: if you've found them and are hesitant to start this process, I'm sharing my experience and recommendation so you don't hesitate to work with them. Their team will help you as they helped me, and God willing, your process will go well! By following their guidance and recommendations, everything will be fine! Thank you so much, SimpleCitizen team. See you soon!🙏🏽🙏🏽

Zaina Ahmed
Nov. 2025

SimpleCitizen made my entire immigration process unbelievably smooth.

I had been overwhelmed trying to figure everything out on my own, and SimpleCitizen took all the stress off my shoulders. Their platform is super easy to use, everything is clearly explained, and every step feels guided. The team was responsive, patient, and genuinely cared about getting things right.

With their help, my case was approved in about 15 months and I felt supported the whole way through. I’m truly grateful because they turned something complicated into something manageable and stress-free. Highly recommend to anyone going through immigration paperwork.

Morgan Southern
Nov. 2025

I want to note that we just mailed our application so this review is solely for the process thus far (will update at the end of it all!)
However, simple citizen so far has been fantastic. Anyone who’s taking the time to see these reviews likely knows how stressful immigration paperwork is and how expensive lawyers are. My husband and I just worked with simple citizen for the green card application and SC made everything as painless as possible. The platform learning curve was not too difficult and it all made much more sense to fill out with a nice UI than to stare at government forms not knowing what to do. Their team was super responsive and really took time to answer the questions in relation to our specific case. We also got the package with lawyer appointments included and they really did answer our questions and made sure we fixed anything that would pose issues after submitting. Once we got the printed application too, the box was so well done with a very well put together application. We would ask questions online when we were about to ship later to see that oh, SC already did that for us. They really keep everything updated for every requirement change happening with USCIS and they are fast but accurate. This process is scary and stressful and for us not only did it save us money and time but it allowed us to keep our relationship at the focus and enjoy being newlyweds rather than have all our focus on the what ifs of the application process. Thank you SC!!

Nicole Bouche Sibilskis
Nov. 2025

Simple Citizen was recommended by a colleague, and I would also recommend it to anybody I know who's going through this process. The team caught a few mistakes from my end and the availability of legal counsel also clarified some confusing parts on all of the forms we had to fill out. It took about a month and a half of communication since we started the process until I got my fully printed package at my door and sent it out. Wouldn't have been able to do it so perfectly if not for the team at Simple Citizen!!

Update: i have already received my permanent resident card! Timeline was as follows: started the process with Simple Citizen on June 20th, sent the package to USCIS in August 19th, Sept. 9th I received my interview appointment date for October 14th, Permanent Residency was approved on October 15th, got my card in the mail on October 25th.

Alejandra Gonzalez
Nov. 2025

Helpful!! Amazing service and best customer service I have ever had, thanks to all the team to make this process easier.

Jorge Aguilera
Nov. 2025

Simple Citizen makes the process of applying for a green card super easy. They really do "simplify" and explain all forms to be submitted. I worked on the application coming home from work and any questions i had were answered by the next day. It took about 3 months from the time we submitted everything to approval of green card. Easily recommend to anyone, best part of all is how much we saved compared to a lawyer. Thanks Simple Citizen!

Hely and Katie
Nov. 2025

Our experience with SimpleCitizen **far exceeded any expectations.**

Initially, we wanted to file ourselves, but spoke to a lawyer just to see what the benefit would be. We quickly learned that hiring a lawyer was beyond our budget, but filing on our own started to feel... risky. What if we did something wrong? What if we forgot something important? What if we said (or didn't say) something that would ruin our chances?

We're very organized, capable, and thorough people, but we really wanted that second set of professional eyes—especially from people who are deeply experienced with this process. I stumbled on the recommendation for SimpleCitizen in a Reddit post, and never looked back.

Everything has been exceptional. Signing up was easy, and the customer service is clear, prompt, kind, and they clearly know what they're doing. The platform itself is easy to use. Our assigned lawyer is also FANTASTIC! So clearly at the top of his game, but also great with people. He helped us understand what we needed to do to make this process run as smoothly as possible, and gave us the background for why things needed to be done a certain way (I usually need to know why a rule exists in order to follow it to a 'T'). And all of the process tracking, plus providing the box with the final package to send off with all of the instructions—just excellent.

Looking back, it was such the right decision, and I'd make it again over and over. I'm super grateful. Now, it's a waiting game.

Good luck to everyone out there! Thank you, SimpleCitizen!

Moge Zhang
Nov. 2025

Simple Citizen had helped me twice with my green card process. They are a great company for a good cause. They makes the filing process EXTREMELY easy! Immigration is a complicated and stressful process, but I am so glad that I have simple citizen with me on this journey. In addition, there are always people online ready to assist. I can’t say enough of good things about simple citizen!

Manuela Silva Sepahi
Oct. 2025

SimpleCitizen is an excellent way to get all the paperwork and preparation for your applications. They helped me with my Green Card application based on marriage. They make it affordable, easier and you feel you’re not alone in this process. From the start until the end, they’re always there to help you out and guide you. I truly recommend their services.
I’m so grateful for all your help, time and patience.

Pamela Reed
Oct. 2025

¡Excelente experiencia! Nos explicaron todo con lujo de detalles tanto a mi esposo como a mí, resolviendo todas nuestras dudas de manera clara y profesional. Recomiendo totalmente adquirir el paquete que incluye los servicios con los attorneys, vale completamente la pena. 100% recomendado.

Luisa Garcia
Sept. 2025

I can’t thank SimpleCitizen enough for all the support with my green card application. The process felt so much easier and less stressful because of their guidance. Huge shoutout to Allison from the SimpleCitizen team for always being patient and supportive, and to Diana, the attorney, for her professional help and advice. I truly appreciate everything they did to make this journey smoother. Highly recommend to anyone going through the immigration process!

Camila Puerta
Sept. 2025

SimpleCitizen is amazing! They are so efficient and make the whole process super easy to understand. Some of my friends used them too and had the same great experience. It’s such an affordable and reliable way to get your immigration documents done. I highly recommend them!

I got my green card in 9 months!!!

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • How does SimpleCitizen work?
  • After you complete the eligibility quiz and sign up for your SimpleCitizen account, you will officially start your journey with us by filling out your SimpleCitizen questionnaire - which collects all the information needed to fill out your USCIS forms. Throughout the questionnaire, you will be asked to upload certain documents that help support your application and prove your eligibility for the immigration benefit you are requesting from USCIS. SimpleCitizen will also translate any government-issued documents that are required by USCIS for you. Once your questionnaire is complete and your supporting documents have been uploaded and translated, you will submit your application for review by an independent licensed immigration attorney. The average wait time for attorney reviews is 5-10 business days.After the attorney completes their legal review, you will then be assigned to a case manager who will share the attorney’s feedback and easy-to-follow instructions on how to improve your application using the tools available with your SimpleCitizen account. Once you have made the requested changes, you will carefully review a PDF version of your compiled application and approve it for finalization. Depending on your package tier, we can even ship the entire application to your home or a FedEx office for pickup. You will just need to sign your forms, include your applicable USCIS fees, passport-sized photos (if required), and mail the package to USCIS following the detailed instructions we have included in your package.Read More
  • How much does the immigration process cost?
  • Here at SimpleCitizen, our mission is to streamline the immigration process by making it easier to understand and more affordable. The price of your SimpleCitizen application package depends on which service level you choose. You can compare service levels and prices here.IMPORTANT: You will need to pay your USCIS filing fees. They are NOT included in your SimpleCitizen service fee. Additionally, USCIS fees vary based on application type and are subject to change by the government. We know saving for, and identifying what USCIS filing fees apply to your situation can be stressful. SimpleCitizen’s support team is here to guide you. You can also look up USCIS filing fees using the USCIS fee calculator.Read More
  • How do I know if I can use SimpleCitizen and am eligible to apply for immigration benefits?
  • We get it. Determining whether you are eligible for an immigration benefit can be very difficult for some people. That’s why we’ve created our eligibility quiz. By answering just a few questions, our software can help you figure out which immigration benefits you might qualify for on your own. After you determine your eligibility, you can get started on your selected application type. Contact our live chat for support if you have questions as you go through the quiz. We’d be happy to assist you!
  • I’m trying to decide between your Essentials, Enhanced, and Professional packages. How can I choose which package is best for me?
  • If you’re looking for a streamlined approach to preparing your application, but still want the peace of mind only an attorney review of your documents can provide, then our Essentials package offers just what you're looking for. However, if speaking directly with an immigration attorney about your situation is something you think you need to feel confident about your immigration journey, consider our Enhanced or Professional packages. If you need advice about your situation, are nervous about the interview, or just want the opportunity to sit down and talk with an immigration attorney and your options, we recommend signing up for the Professional package. While there are a lot of similarities between the Enhanced and Professional packages, the Professional package is unique in that it includes a total of three attorney consultations. While the Enhanced package offers the best value, the Professional package provides the greatest level of support.Please note: SimpleCitizen is not a law firm. We provide access to attorney support through our network of independent immigration attorneys not employed by SimpleCitizen.
  • Who will be reviewing my application?
  • SimpleCitizen partners with a network of independent immigration attorneys who review all of the applications generated by SimpleCitizen customers. Immigration attorney legal reviews usually include recommendations about making an application more accurate and complete while providing legal advice tailored to your situation. This helps make sure you are putting your best foot forward and can more successfully navigate submitting your application to USCIS.
  • How long does it take to have the application finalized and ready to send to USCIS?
  • A lot of the process timeline depends on how quickly you work through your application, provide your documents and submit for review and feedback. On average it takes approximately 2 weeks from start to finish. Some people complete everything super fast, some people take longer. Here at SimpleCitizen, we work hard to get you the feedback on your application as quickly as possible. Application reviews are completed in the order they are received, and the average turnaround time is approximately 5-10 business days. As soon as the feedback on your application is ready, you will be assigned a SimpleCitizen case manager who will share this feedback with you and guide you through the rest of the process. Once you have implemented the feedback provided, depending on the package you purchased, we will either send you a final PDF or we will ship the entire application to your address or a pickup location of your choice, ready to sign and send off to USCIS.

Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Reach out to our chat support or explore the SimpleCitizen learning center for more info.

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