Questions, answered

The things people ask before they start.

Is it really allowed to file my own immigration application?+

Yes. Every USCIS form has a signature line for the applicant and an optional section for a preparer — the system was designed for people to file for themselves (“pro se”). Hundreds of thousands of people do it every year, and USCIS treats self-filed applications the same as attorney-filed ones.

Is Pro Se a law firm? Do I get a lawyer?+

No. Pro Se by Law Aid Management LLC is not a law firm and does not give legal advice or represent you. It is self-help software that organizes your facts, fills your forms from your documents, helps you write your statement, and builds your evidence list. If you want a licensed attorney to review your completed package before you file, that's available as an optional, separately priced add-on performed by an independent attorney.

What languages does it work in?+

You can have the whole story conversation in more than 20 languages, including Spanish, Arabic, Urdu, Farsi/Dari, Pashto, French, Chinese, Russian, Ukrainian, Haitian Creole, and more. Your filed documents are prepared in English, as USCIS requires — Pro Se handles that for you.

How does Pro Se fill my forms from documents?+

You photograph or upload your passport, I-94, and other papers. Pro Se reads them and places the information into the right fields, showing you which document each answer came from. You confirm every answer yourself — nothing is final until you say so.

What do I get at the end?+

A complete package for your service: your forms with every answer reviewed by you, your personal statement in your own voice, and a curated evidence checklist matched to your story — ready to print and mail to USCIS, or file electronically where USCIS allows it.

How much does it cost?+

One flat price per service — typically a small fraction of typical attorney preparation fees. See the Pricing page for current prices. USCIS government filing fees are separate for everyone (attorney or not) and are paid directly to USCIS.

Is my information private?+

Yes. Your account is private, your documents and story are visible only to you, and we don't share your information. You can delete your documents at any time.

Can I speak instead of typing?+

Typing is always included. The voice add-on lets you speak your answers aloud and hear the questions read to you in your language.

What if my case is complicated?+

If your situation involves things like criminal history, prior deportation or removal orders, or missed deadlines, talking to a licensed immigration attorney is genuinely wise — and Pro Se will tell you so when it hears facts like those, rather than pretending. You can also add an independent attorney review of your completed package at any time.

Do I have to finish in one sitting?+

No. Everything saves automatically — your documents, your conversation, your answers. Come back on your phone or computer whenever you're ready.

Does using Pro Se guarantee approval?+

No one can promise an approval — not an attorney, and not us. What Pro Se guarantees is an organized, complete, honestly told application: the facts in the right boxes, a clear statement, and the evidence to support it.