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About you
Date of birth
Answer this unless it says optional.
Fictional example: Sofia Martins
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Plan your forms
Start where you are. See what comes next.
Begin with your goal: a family application, removing conditions, renewing a card, citizenship, work, travel, or an existing case. We’ll help you find a useful starting point.
- Plain questions, no form numbers needed
- Forms grouped by the person completing them
- A document checklist to work through
The planner lists forms that may apply. It doesn’t determine eligibility.
A family planExample
| Form and purpose | Who fills it |
|---|---|
| I-130Family petition | You |
| I-130ASpouse’s information | Your spouse |
| I-485Green card application | Your spouse |
| I-693Medical exam recordWith a civil surgeon | Your spouse |
| I-864Financial support | You |
| I-765Work permitOptional | Your spouse |
Fill a form
A question at a time. The official PDF at the end.
Work through the questions that apply to you, in the form’s own order. Review your answers, then download your filled PDF to print and sign.
- Follow-up questions only when they apply
- Missing details flagged as you go
- Your answers in the matching form fields
I-485 · Your applicationExample
- About youYour name, other names and numbers, as they appear on your records.
- More about youA second other name, and the in-care-of name for a previous address, if you have them.
- ArrivalFrom your passport, visa and I-94 records.
- AddressesWhere you live now, your mailing address and where you’ve lived before.
An example of the guided experience. You review every answer.
Your documents do the typing.
Add a photo of a passport, green card, work permit or ID. We show you what we read, and you choose what goes on your form.
- Passport
- Green card
- Work permit
- Driver’s license
- State ID
Inside a form, choose “Fill from documents”.
- NameSOFIA MARTINS
- Date of birth03/14/1988
- SexFemale
You choose which details to use.
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Upload a completed PDF or clear photos. We check answers we can read reliably and flag missing, inconsistent or unclear details. You still review every page.
- Issues explained in plain language
- See where to look on your form
- Work through each item at your own pace
The sample needs no documents. Uploads are scanned for safety first.
- This date isn’t a real calendar dateCheck the month, day and year on your original, then enter the right date.Fix
- The signature date is blankWrite the date next to the signature when you sign the printed form in ink.Fix
- Check what we read: A-NumberWe couldn’t read this answer clearly. We’ve picked what we think your form says. If it’s right, just continue.Check
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6 forms shown
- I-130Sponsor a family member for a green cardPetition for Alien Relative
- I-485Apply for a green card from inside the U.S.Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
- I-765Apply for a work permitApplication for Employment Authorization
- N-400Apply to become a U.S. citizenApplication for Naturalization
- I-131Apply for a travel permit or reentry permitApplication for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure Records
- I-90Renew or replace a green cardApplication to Replace Permanent Resident Card
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Before you start
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What GuidedForms helps with, and what stays in your hands.
Is GuidedForms part of USCIS?
No. GuidedForms is an independent paperwork tool. We fill and check the official USCIS forms, but we aren’t a government agency or a law firm, and we aren’t affiliated with USCIS.
What is PacketCheck?
PacketCheck is the form-checking tool from GuidedForms. It checks supported forms for missing answers and inconsistent details, and highlights answers it could not read clearly. You review every page and handle signatures and filing.
Will GuidedForms file my forms for me?
No. You review your filled form, sign it in ink and send it to USCIS yourself.
Is it really free?
Yes, during the beta. Planning, filling and checking forms costs nothing right now, and you don’t need an account to begin.
Can it tell me whether I’m eligible?
No. The planner lists forms that may apply to your family, but whether you qualify is a legal question. Our legal-help page points you to attorneys and accredited representatives.
Can I answer questions in another language?
Yes. The questions and help are in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Chinese, Hindi and Arabic. The official form itself stays in English.
Can I try it without sharing documents?
Yes. You can type every answer yourself, and the sample check uses a made-up form, so you can see how a check works before you upload anything.
Can I use my information on another form?
Yes. Save a person’s profile to your account, then apply supported identity, contact, and address details to other forms. You review what gets reused and answer the questions specific to each application.
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