Immigration Paperwork Help
Citizenship, green cards, and family petitions, prepared carefully and explained in Bangla, so nothing gets sent back over a small mistake.
Overview
U.S. immigration forms are long, they are in English, and one blank box or wrong date can send the whole application back. People across Michigan, applying on their own or for their family, come to us to get their paperwork done right the first time.
We sit with you, explain each step in Bangla, help you fill out the forms with your own information, make sure your documents are complete, and review everything before you file.
How we can help
- Explain, in plain Bangla, which documents and information each form asks for
- Help you fill out the USCIS forms accurately, using your own answers
- Check that your papers are complete and nothing is missing before you file
- Translate and organize your supporting documents
- Help you book biometrics and appointments and check your case status
- Give you a printed checklist so you know exactly what to bring
The paperwork we help with
Each form below shows two separate amounts: the fee the government charges, which you pay to USCIS, and our fee for preparing it with you. They are different things and we keep them apart on purpose.
U.S. Citizenship / Naturalization (Form N-400)
For green card holders who want to become U.S. citizens. Most people can apply after 5 years as a permanent resident, or 3 years if married to and living with a U.S. citizen. There is an interview with an English and civics test.
Main documents
- Both sides of your Green Card
- Valid photo ID
- Addresses, jobs, and travel for the last 5 years
- Marriage certificate and nikah-nama (if applying on the 3-year rule)
- Records of any arrests or citations, if any
Government fee: $760 by paper, $710 online, paid to USCIS.
Our fee: $120
Family Green Card, Parents & Siblings (Form I-130)
For U.S. citizens to petition for their parents, or brothers and sisters, to become permanent residents. Green card holders cannot petition parents or siblings, only a spouse and unmarried children.
Main documents
- Proof of your U.S. citizenship or green card
- Birth certificates showing the family relationship
- Marriage certificate and nikah-nama (Bangla and English)
- Passport copy of the family member
Government fee: $675 by paper, $625 online, paid to USCIS.
Our fee: $120
Spouse Green Card (Form I-130 & I-130A)
For petitioning your husband or wife. A spouse case also needs Form I-130A and strong proof that the marriage is real, such as joint accounts, photos, and a lease.
Main documents
- Marriage certificate and nikah-nama (Bangla and English)
- Proof the marriage is real (joint accounts, lease, photos)
- 2x2 photos of both husband and wife
Government fee: $675 by paper, $625 online, paid to USCIS.
Our fee: Quoted at your free consultation
Remove Conditions on Green Card (Form I-751)
For people who got a 2-year green card through marriage and need to move to a 10-year card. It is usually filed jointly with your spouse in the 90 days before the card expires.
Main documents
- Both sides of the 2-year green card
- Proof of a real marriage over time (taxes, accounts, children, photos)
- Tax returns for the last 2 to 3 years
Government fee: $750 by paper, $700 online, paid to USCIS.
Our fee: Quoted at your free consultation
Green Card Renewal or Replacement (Form I-90)
For renewing a 10-year green card that is expiring, or replacing one that is lost, stolen, or damaged. (This is not for the 2-year conditional card, which uses Form I-751.)
Main documents
- Both sides of your current or expired green card
- For a lost or stolen card, a police report if you have one
Government fee: $465 by paper, $415 online, paid to USCIS.
Our fee: $100
Certificate of Citizenship for Children (Form N-600)
Official proof of citizenship for a child who became a U.S. citizen through a parent. Many families choose a U.S. passport instead, which is faster and cheaper; we will explain both.
Main documents
- Child's birth certificate and green card
- Proof of the parent's U.S. citizenship
- Parents' marriage certificate and any custody records
Government fee: $1,385 by paper, $1,335 online, paid to USCIS.
Our fee: $120
Affidavit of Support / Sponsorship (Form I-864)
When you sponsor a family member, you sign a form promising to support them financially. It is a serious, binding promise, and your income and tax records must meet the required level. For a family member waiting abroad, the I-864 is filed together with their DS-260 below.
Main documents
- Your most recent federal tax return, with W-2s or 1099s
- Recent pay stubs or a job letter
- Proof of your U.S. citizenship or green card
Government fee: No separate USCIS fee, it is filed with the main application. For cases processed abroad the U.S. Department of State charges a $120 review fee, once per case and not per person.
Our fee: Quoted at your free consultation
Immigrant Visa Application, Family Abroad (Form DS-260)
For a family member who is waiting in Bangladesh or another country rather than applying from inside the U.S. Once USCIS approves the I-130, the case moves to the National Visa Center, and every person coming files a DS-260 online before the embassy interview. We sit with the sponsor here in Detroit and prepare it together, so your family abroad is not left to fill in an English form on their own.
Main documents
- The NVC welcome letter, with your case number and invoice ID
- Passport of every person applying, valid at least 6 months
- Birth certificates and marriage certificate, in Bangla and English
- Police clearance from every country lived in since age 16
- Every address, job, and school for the last 10 years
Government fee: $325 for each person applying, plus the $120 Affidavit of Support review fee once for the whole case, paid to the U.S. Department of State.
Our fee: Quoted at your free consultation
Government fees are set by the agency, not by us, and they change from time to time. Check the official link for the current amount.
What we charge
- Immigration consultationYour first consultation is always free. This hourly rate is for ongoing help with a case after that.$50 per hour
This is our service fee only. Any government fee is separate and is paid to the government, not to us. Prices may change at any time without notice, so we confirm the amount with you before any work begins. If what you need is not listed, please ask.
See all our pricesFrequently asked questions
Are you a law firm or immigration lawyers?
No. We are a community service agency. We help you prepare and complete your paperwork and explain what USCIS asks for, but we do not give legal advice or represent you before USCIS. If your case has a complication, such as a criminal record or a past immigration problem, we will tell you honestly and refer you to a licensed immigration attorney.
Will you guarantee my application is approved?
No one can promise that, and you should never trust anyone who does. USCIS makes the decision. What we do is make sure your paperwork is complete and correct so a small mistake does not cause a delay or a denial.
Do I need to speak English?
No. We explain everything in Bangla and help you understand the forms and the letters you receive from USCIS.
How much are the fees?
There are two amounts, and they are separate. The government fee goes to USCIS, for example $760 for citizenship. Our own fee is what we charge for preparing it with you, for example $120 for citizenship. Both are shown on each form above, and our full price list is on this website.
Can you help if my family is in Bangladesh?
Yes. Many of our cases have a sponsor in the U.S. and a family member in Bangladesh. We help prepare both sides of the paperwork: the I-130 petition, the I-864 affidavit of support, and the DS-260 immigrant visa application that your family member files through the National Visa Center before their embassy interview.
There is something in my history I would rather not mention. Do I have to?
Yes, and please tell us rather than the form finding out for you. An old arrest, a previous marriage, an earlier refusal, another name you have used, a long trip abroad: leaving one out counts the same as writing something untrue, because the form you sign says it is complete. USCIS checks its own records and those of other agencies, and it can come back years later, after an approval, and take it back. We prepare your forms from what you tell us and we have no way of knowing what you have not told us, so what follows from something held back is not something we can undo or be responsible for. Our terms set this out in full. Say the difficult thing while we are still preparing the application, when it is nearly always easier to deal with, and if it needs a licensed attorney we will tell you so and point you to one.
We assist with paperwork and preparation. We are not attorneys or CPAs and do not provide legal or accounting advice.