The Pro Se blog
Plain-language guides to filing for yourself — no jargon, no scare tactics.
What “pro se” means — and why you're allowed to file your own immigration forms
Pro se is Latin for “for oneself.” Filing your own immigration application isn't a loophole — it's how the system was designed to work.
August 24, 2026 · 4 min read
How to find your I-94 — the little record that runs your whole status
Your I-94 says what status you're in and exactly when it ends. Here's how to look yours up in two minutes, free.
August 18, 2026 · 3 min read
The asylum one-year deadline, explained simply
Asylum generally must be requested within one year of arriving in the U.S. Here's what that means, and why the date of your last arrival matters so much.
August 12, 2026 · 4 min read
Staying longer as a visitor: what a strong extension request looks like
A visitor extension is one of the most common self-filed applications. The difference between weak and strong requests is specifics.
August 5, 2026 · 5 min read
Evidence 101: proving the facts of your application
Officers decide cases on paper. Every important fact in your application should have a document standing behind it — here's how to think about that.
July 28, 2026 · 5 min read
Marriage green cards: showing a real, shared life
For spouse cases, the marriage certificate proves you married — the rest of the file proves you meant it. Here's what a genuine-marriage file looks like.
July 20, 2026 · 4 min read