The mistake that kills your application isn't the one you're worried about.
Immiva guides you through your application in plain English and checks it against USCIS lockbox requirements before anything is printed, so common filing mistakes don’t become months of delay.
Immiva never collects government fees. You pay USCIS filing fees directly to the U.S. government. Immiva is an independent software platform, not affiliated with USCIS or any government agency.
Wrong fee.Missing signature.Outdated form edition.Wrong mailing address.Blank required field.
These are the kinds of mistakes that stop a case before it starts.
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Why this matters
USCIS rejects roughly 1 in 10 applications at intake. Most of them were eligible.
Most people assume USCIS will flag a mistake and give them a chance to fix it. That’s not how it works. The Lockbox processes millions of filings a year. A clerical error gets the same result as a missing document: rejection. You refile and lose months.
Outdated Form Version
USCIS updates forms periodically, sometimes with no grace period. A form you downloaded two months ago can get your entire packet rejected on arrival.
Required Fields Left Blank
Some fields are optional. Some aren’t. The instructions don’t always make it clear which is which. Leave a required field blank and the packet gets sent back before anyone reads a word of it.
Wrong Payment Amount
A one-dollar discrepancy, like $759 instead of $760, can result in rejection of the entire package. USCIS will not contact you. They reject it and you refile.
One Payment Form Per Filing — No Exceptions
USCIS requires a separate G-1450 or G-1650 for each benefit request. Cover two applications with one payment form and they can reject the entire package. Both applications. Even if one is perfect.
Wrong Mailing Address
FedEx and UPS can’t deliver to P.O. Boxes. USPS can’t deliver to street addresses. Send the right form with the right fee to the wrong address type and the package never arrives.
Missing Signature
One unsigned page in a 14-page form. The whole thing comes back.
Immiva catches every one of these before you print.
One question at a time. Nothing surprises you at the mailbox.
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Step 1: Check Your Eligibility (Free)
Before you spend a cent, confirm you qualify, understand your filing window, and see whether anything in your situation needs attention. Takes about 2 minutes.
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Step 2: Answer in Plain English
No legal jargon. You answer questions in normal language and Immiva translates your answers into the exact USCIS field requirements automatically. Not sure whether to write “N/A” or leave a field blank? We tell you.
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Step 3: We Check It Before You Pay
Every answer is validated in real time. Before you reach the payment screen, Immiva runs a final check across your entire application, flagging inconsistencies, blank fields, and known rejection triggers. You see every issue before it costs you anything.
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Step 4: Download and File
Your verified forms, personalized evidence checklist, and filing instructions. Ready to print and mail. You review, you sign, you control what gets submitted and when.
Where are you in the process?
Tell us your situation. We’ll handle the rest.
Select what applies to you. Immiva walks you through every question in plain English and checks your application before you file.
You’re going to wait. That’s not something we can fix.
N-400 processing averages 5 to 10 months. I-751 cases routinely reach 18 to 30 months. You’ll check the USCIS portal and see “Case Is Being Actively Reviewed.” That status is almost always triggered by an automated background check refresh, not an officer opening your file.
The wait is a USCIS problem. Nobody outside USCIS can speed it up.
What you control is your file. Every Request for Evidence adds 3 to 6 months. Every rejection means refiling. Every preventable error is months you didn’t have to lose.
Immiva can’t speed up USCIS. But it can make sure your application gives them nothing to slow you down.
See why self-filing with Immiva beats the alternatives
For complex cases involving prior removal orders, criminal history, contested petitions, or significant legal questions, consult a licensed immigration attorney. Immiva is built for the majority of applications that don’t require one, and will tell you if yours might.
Cost
DIY (USCIS website)Free
Attorney$1,500 – $5,000+
Immiva$99
Plain-English guidance
DIY (USCIS website)
Attorney
Immiva
Pre-filing review report
DIY (USCIS website)
AttorneyYes
Immiva
Real-time error checking
DIY (USCIS website)
AttorneyVaries
Immiva
Checks for outdated form versions
DIY (USCIS website)You check manually
AttorneyUsually
Immiva
Personalized evidence checklist
DIY (USCIS website)
AttorneyVaries
Immiva
Available 24/7
DIY (USCIS website)Forms only
Attorney
Immiva
Price transparency
DIY (USCIS website)N/A
AttorneyRarely
ImmivaPublished upfront
Government fees collected by them
DIY (USCIS website)N/A
AttorneyPaid extra
ImmivaNever — you pay USCIS directly
Money-back guarantee
DIY (USCIS website)N/A
AttorneyNever
ImmivaYes — see terms
Feature
DIY (USCIS website)
Attorney
Immiva
Cost
Free
$1,500 – $5,000+
$99
Plain-English guidance
Pre-filing review report
Yes
Real-time error checking
Varies
Checks for outdated form versions
You check manually
Usually
Personalized evidence checklist
Varies
Available 24/7
Forms only
Price transparency
N/A
Rarely
Published upfront
Government fees collected by them
N/A
Paid extra
Never — you pay USCIS directly
Money-back guarantee
N/A
Never
Yes — see terms
“Our attorney had 70+ errors in our forms. That’s why we built this.”
If your filing is rejected because of an Immiva form-preparation error, we’ll refund your Immiva fee.
That guarantee has a specific scope and it’s important you understand it.
It covers mistakes Immiva makes: formatting errors, incorrect form field mapping, or a technical error in how your answers were translated into USCIS form fields.
It does not cover eligibility decisions, USCIS processing outcomes, incorrect information entered by the user, or missing supporting documents you were responsible for gathering.
We say this not to hedge, but because a narrow, honest promise is worth more than a broad one that collapses under the fine print.
No false promises. No fake urgency. No pretending immigration is easy.
Immiva is software that helps you prepare supported USCIS forms. We are not USCIS. We are not a law firm. We do not promise approvals, faster government processing, or special access to any agency.
What we offer is a clearer, more structured way to prepare your forms, one that reduces the kind of avoidable mistakes that create delays. For complex situations, we’ll tell you clearly when software may not be enough and when you should talk to a licensed immigration attorney.
You pay USCIS filing fees directly to the U.S. government
Immiva is not affiliated with USCIS or any government agency
Your data is encrypted and never sold to third parties
Clear pricing before you start, no surprise fees
If your situation looks complex, we’ll say so
Why we built this
A lawyer charged us $2,000. Our application was rejected anyway.
When we filed our own immigration forms, we hired an attorney and paid for professional help. What we discovered afterward: more than 70 errors in the prepared paperwork. Mistakes that resulted in a USCIS rejection that basic software validation would have caught.
We built Immiva so no one else has to go through that. Every question is written in plain English. Every answer is checked before it reaches a form field. The entire filing packet costs less than one hour of most attorneys’ billing rates.
70+errors found in one attorney’s work. That’s why we built a better system.
Real applicants
What people say after filing with Immiva
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I’m on the road constantly. Five years of trips across eight countries, and I had no idea how to count any of it. Immiva ran the numbers and told me I was 11 days short of the 913-day physical presence threshold. Eleven days. I would have filed, paid $760, and gotten denied. I waited six more weeks and filed clean.
David K.N-400“
My green card came through my first marriage, which ended in divorce. I’d had this background fear about naturalization ever since and just never filed. Immiva flagged that exact situation in the pre-filing review and told me what I’d need to prove the marriage was genuine. Three years I’d been sitting on this. I’m taking my Oath next month.
Sandra M.N-400“
I was dreading the immigration paperwork, but Immiva made it incredibly straightforward. The questions were clear and my forms were ready in about an hour. I saved over $2,000 compared to hiring a lawyer.
MariaI-751“
The thing I hate most about USCIS forms is that you always have to refer to the instructions or Reddit to figure out which questions you must answer and which to skip. Immiva only showed me the fields I had to complete. Nothing more.
CharlesI-751
Common Questions
No. Immiva is software for preparing supported immigration forms. It does not provide legal advice, legal representation, or immigration counsel. If your situation has legal complexity, you should consult a licensed immigration attorney.
The USCIS forms are free to download. What Immiva does is check them. Most rejections aren't caused by people who weren't trying — they're caused by a miscounted travel day, a blank field that needed "N/A," or a fee paid in the wrong amount. Immiva catches those before your envelope reaches the Lockbox.
Some situations genuinely need a licensed immigration attorney — prior removal orders, criminal history, contested petitions, or cases with significant legal questions. If your eligibility check surfaces those kinds of issues, Immiva will tell you directly. We don't try to handle cases we shouldn't.
No. Government filing fees are paid directly to USCIS. Immiva charges only for the form preparation service.
N-400 (Naturalization), I-751 (Remove Conditions on Residence), H-4 EAD (I-765), H-4 Change of Status (I-539), H-4 EAD + Status Combo, and J-2 EAD (I-765).
Most applicants complete the guided questionnaire in under 2 hours. Forms are generated immediately once all questions are answered — no waiting, no manual processing.
No. Immiva prepares and validates your forms. You print, sign, and mail the packet. You stay in control of what gets submitted and when.
If your filing is rejected because of an Immiva form-preparation error, we refund your Immiva fee. It doesn't cover USCIS eligibility decisions, incorrect information entered by the user, or missing supporting documents.
Yes. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We never sell or share your information with third parties. You can delete your account and all associated data at any time.
Before you spend months waiting, make sure your packet is ready.
The eligibility check is free. Two minutes. No credit card. You’ll know whether you qualify, what your filing window is, and whether anything in your situation needs attention before you spend anything.