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The forms
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A plain-language rundown of every filing we support.
- N-400
Become a US Citizen
Become a U.S. citizen with full voting rights, unrestricted travel, and the ability to sponsor family members. Most green card holders can apply after 5 years (or 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen).
- I-751
Remove Conditions
If you got your green card through marriage, you received a 2-year "conditional" card. You must file I-751 to remove those conditions and get your permanent 10-year card.
Petition for a qualifying family member (spouse, child, parent, or sibling) to become a lawful permanent resident. U.S. citizens can petition for all qualifying relatives; green card holders can petition for spouses and unmarried children.
- I-130 + I-485
Concurrent Filing: Petition and Green Card
Check whether a family member can file Form I-485 with a new Form I-130 instead of waiting for the petition to be approved.
A U.S. citizen files Form I-129F for a fiancé(e) abroad. USCIS approves the petition, the fiancé(e) applies for a K-1 visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate, and you marry within 90 days of their arrival.
- I-130 + I-130A + I-129F
Bring Your Spouse to the US
A U.S. citizen with a spouse abroad files Form I-129F for a K-3 visa, after an I-130 for the same spouse is mailed first. If the I-130 is approved first, the K-3 case is usually closed.
- I-765
H-4 Work Permit
Work permit for H-4 visa holders whose H-1B spouse has an approved I-140 immigrant petition or is in H-1B status beyond the initial 6-year limit under AC21.
- I-765
J-2 Work Permit
Work permit for J-2 dependents. Unlike H-4 EAD, J-2 EAD doesn't require an approved I-140. You can work as long as your income isn't needed to support the J-1 principal.
- I-765
L-2 Work Permit
Work permit for spouses of L-1 workers in L-2 status. L-2S spouses can already work without one, and an EAD gives a single card that proves it. Children in L-2 status cannot get a work permit.
- I-765
OPT EAD
Form I-765 for pre-completion OPT, post-completion OPT, STEM OPT, international organization employment, or severe economic hardship.
- I-765
C9 EAD
Form I-765 in category (c)(9), filed on its own while your family-based or employment-based Form I-485 is pending. For a first card, a renewal, or a replacement.
Form I-131 covers advance parole, a reentry permit, a refugee travel document, TPS travel authorization, and parole. Which one fits depends on your status and where you are.
Form I-90 replaces a green card that is lost, stolen, damaged, expiring, or wrong, or updates it after a legal name change. It is not for a conditional card that is about to expire.
- I-539
Change to H-4 Status
Change your visa status to H-4 dependent. Available if your spouse currently holds H-1B status and you want to join them in the US as their dependent.
- I-539 + I-765
H-4 Status + Work Permit
File for H-4 change of status and work authorization together. Best option if you're eligible for both and want to start working as soon as your status is approved.
- I-539
Extend Your Stay
Extend your stay in your current status. For B-1 and B-2 visitors, and for H-4, L-2, E-1S, E-2S, E-3S, O-3, P-4, R-2 and TD dependents who file alone.
Why check first
Know before you pay.
- Confirm you meet all USCIS requirements before paying fees
- Identify potential red flags that could delay your case
- Calculate your exact eligibility date if you're not ready yet
- Get a personalized document checklist for your situation
- See exactly where you stand, with anything that needs attention named and explained
- 1,000+Eligibility checks completed
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- $1,500–$10,000+Typical attorney fees
How it works
Three steps, about two minutes.
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Answer simple questions
Tell us about your green card, residence history, and situation. The questions are plain English, not legal jargon.
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Get your results instantly
See whether you're eligible now, when you will be, and anything in your history worth handling first, plus a personalized checklist.
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Start your application
If you're ready, Immiva guides you through completing your forms from $99, thousands less than an attorney.
I wasn't sure if my trips abroad would affect my citizenship application. The eligibility checker flagged it immediately and explained exactly what documentation I'd need. Saved me from a costly mistake.
Questions
Common questions.
You may be eligible to apply for naturalization if you've been a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) for at least 5 years, or 3 years if you're married to and living with a U.S. citizen. You must also meet the continuous residence and physical presence requirements and show good moral character. Our free eligibility checker evaluates all of these against your answers.
If you apply too early or don't meet the requirements, USCIS rejects your application and keeps the filing fee. You then pay it again when you reapply, so it pays to check first.
About 2 minutes. You'll answer 6-8 simple questions and get your results immediately. It's free, and you don't have to sign up to see them.
Yes. We don't store your eligibility check answers unless you choose to save your results. If you create an account later to complete your application, your data is encrypted.
If you got your green card through marriage and had been married for less than 2 years at the time, you received a 2-year "conditional" green card (marked CR1 or CF1). You must file Form I-751 to remove those conditions before it expires. If you've had your green card for more than 2 years or got it through employment or family, you likely have a 10-year permanent card and don't need to file I-751.
Often yes. If you are already in the U.S., were inspected and admitted or paroled, and have a visa available for your category, you can usually apply for a green card with Form I-485 (adjustment of status) instead of going abroad for an immigrant visa. Our eligibility checker walks through your category, how you entered, and visa availability to see if you qualify.
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