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!
- 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!
Complete the Questionnaire
Average Time: 3-5 Hours
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!
Legal Review
Average Time: 5-10 Business Days
Enjoy the option of peace of mind by having your application reviewed by a member of SimpleCitizen's independent network of immigration attorneys.
Strengthening Your Application
Average Time: 3-5 Business Days
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.
Printing & Shipping
Average Time: 4-5 Business Days
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!
Submitting to USCIS
Average Time: 1-2 Weeks
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!
Tracking the USCIS Process
Average Time: 8-12 Months
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).
Getting Approved!
Average Time: 1-2 Weeks
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 your renewal application or 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.
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.
Real Customer Reviews
4.9 average | 900+ reviews through Google & Trustpilot
Sandro FerreiraVery professionals with a very easy and helpful website that makes everything perfect . I am really glad to have choose them to do my process . My case today was approved after 2 months and 2 days after I have applied . That was super fast a great .
Keyur KulkarniI found SimpleCitizen through extensive online research and had a wonderful experience!
Their UI is clean and simple to use, and provides an easy step-by-step guide as you go along. When I had questions or concerns, the Simple Citizen team (shout out to McKay and Sierra) has been highly responsive over chat and email.
Throughout the process, I never felt ignored. The proactive communication and follow-up by the Simple Citizen team made me feel secure.
10/10 for the experience (and the cost!). I would highly recommend Simple Citizen for anyone looking to apply for and navigate through immigration processes.
Anthony LavallExceptional customer service. The platform itself needs a little TLC, i.e. the ability to view uploaded files, the ability to navigate to specific sections of the application. I'm sure that will come with time. Definitely recommended, I got my money's worth with their support.
Alexandra MendietaI get the best experience with simple citizen, specially with Sofi she help me with all the advice and it was very patience with all my questions, I apply for change status and I apply on December 2022 and I get my green card on may 2023.
I really appreciate all the advices you guys do with us.
Debbie TheuerI didn't anticipated getting my documents in order were going to be flustering, and Im so glad that my husband had Simple Citizens assist us in the process, they're very experienced and well versed on what is needed in our application to ensure the best outcome. I will definitely recommend their services to friends and family who may be looking to move to the US. I wouldn't be able to get everything done without their help.
Hairui MAThanks to simple citizen I received my green card yesterday. Simple citizen provided the best and professional services of my green card application. Before chosing simple citizen, my husband and I searched many many organizations to start our application, I have to say none of them can compare with simple citizen in many ways. They have fair prices and amazing people to offer all questions that I came up with during my application and later on submission of RFE. I want to especially thanks for Kendra’s supports and all nicest words to reduce my pressures. Their online website chat always reply on time. Hopefully more people will choose this wonderful company in future.
Eva Fernández MartínIf you don't have a complicated case of Marriage-Based Green Card, I would really recommend booking their services. They are very experienced, responsive, easy to work with and professional. They were extremely thorough with our application and made us submit extensive supporting evidence. This delayed our application but paid off extremely well as I received my green card in 2 months. Super happy with the results!
Mayur AgrawalSimple Citizen makes the process of filing the paperwork super easy and convenient. I especially liked their attention to detail when they forwarded the completed file of my application for signing. I would love to use them in the future if my need arises.
Sara DuncanEmpezé queriendo hacer mi proceso sola con videos y grupos de facebook. Luego tenía tantas dudas y no tenía a quien preguntar que al final decidí optar por adquirir los servicios de Simple Citizen y sinceramente me alegra haberlo hecho.
Contestaron mis miles de preguntas con paciencia, conocimiento y amabilidad.
Ahora estoy tranquila sobre enviar mi caso a USCIS.
Esmirla Santiago VásquezI used Simple Citizen for my change of status on a marriage based case and it worked perfectly, I didn’t have any problem with USCIS regarding wrong documentation, throughout the process of gathering the needed documentation the service was always fast and very efficient. Kendra always responded all my questions, then, when everything was ready I received my package with all I needed and clear instructions to send my documents.
I will definitely recommend their services, please note that they are not an attorney, they help you gather all the documents you need to send it to USCIS which is both cheaper than an attorney doing it and helpful so you don’t get confused.
Lilliana AlvaradoI am grateful to Simple Citizen for preparing my green card application, providing helpful feedback and shipping my application in a timely fashion. I spoke up about a few concerns with my applications and they were addressed right away and rectified. My application was shipped to me today after receiving a pdf to fully review. And my husband and I are really happy to feel like our application will be complete as it has been looked over and we’ve been given feedback. McKay and Daniel assisted us through our process and were very professional and patient with our concerns and questions. I appreciated that I could call my case worker Daniel and I had a lot of questions and he was patient with me and and helpful. Thank you. I am giving 5 star because when I voiced that I was not satisfied with response times and our meetings with the attorney felt rushed, we saw immediate improvement with response times, and our issue was resolved. Thank you for caring about customer satisfaction and providing the help we needed.
Jiahong ChenSimpleCitizen is amazing! Sofi was so quick at replying and my wife was able to get her green card in 5 months! The website was easy to navigate and the service was great! They have professionals reviewed our applications and pointed out things that we could improve. We highly recommend the service!
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 can submit your application for review. Standard cases receive a SimpleCitizen accuracy check, which is a comparison between the forms you generated and the supporting documents you provided to ensure that the information is consistent and free of grammatical errors and spelling mistakes. Premium, Deluxe, and Professional cases will receive a legal review by an independent immigration attorney. All reviews will be completed within 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 your updates, we will 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 our included and detailed instructions.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 deluxe and professional packages. How can I choose which package is best for me?
- If you’re looking for legal advice and the peace of mind only a licensed immigration attorney can provide, our Deluxe or Professional packages could be great options. 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 Deluxe and Professional packages, the Professional package is unique in that it includes 3 attorney consultations at vital touchpoints in your immigration journey. Of the two options, it provides the greatest value.
- Who will be reviewing my application?
- SimpleCitizen partners with a network of independent immigration attorneys who review the applications generated by customers who purchase premium, deluxe and professional packages. 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.IMPORTANT: Standard application packages are not reviewed by an independent immigration attorney. Instead, a SimpleCitizen case manager reviews them for spelling mistakes, grammar issues, and consistency. No matter what application package you choose, SimpleCitizen employees cannot give you legal advice. If you want the peace of mind and legal guidance only an immigration attorney can provide, we suggest purchasing a premium, deluxe, or professional application package.
- 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.
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