Documents & apostilles
Immigration Form Preparation and Notarization
In short: We prepare immigration forms by typing in the answers and information you provide, assemble your supporting documents, translate the ones in Spanish and notarize any affidavits. We are not attorneys or accredited representatives: we do not choose your forms, advise on your case or represent you before USCIS.
Step 1
What does immigration form preparation include?
Immigration form preparation is a clerical service: completing government forms with the exact information and answers the applicant gives, checking that every field and signature is filled in, and organizing the packet, without legal advice.
Many families in Lehigh Acres and Cape Coral already know which form they need, because their attorney told them, because they are renewing something they filed before, or because the USCIS instructions are clear for their case. What they need is help with the typing, the English, the translations and the notarized affidavits that go with it.
That is the service. You tell us the form and your answers; we type them, read them back to you in Spanish or English, and point out fields that are still empty. The form's preparer section is signed by us, as USCIS requires from anyone who helps fill in a form. When a question needs a judgment about your legal situation, such as which category you qualify for or how to answer about a past arrest, we stop and refer you to an immigration attorney or a DOJ-accredited representative.
- Typing forms with the information you provide
- Certified translations of birth, marriage and police records
- Notarized affidavits of support, relationship or residence
- Assembling and checking the packet before you mail it
- Referral to an attorney when your question is legal
Step 2
What should I bring for form preparation?
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The name and edition of the form
Download the current edition from uscis.gov or tell us which one your attorney indicated.
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Your answers and personal information
Addresses, dates, employment and travel history, previous applications. Written down is best.
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Supporting documents
IDs, certificates and records. Those in Spanish will need a certified translation.
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Copies of what you filed before
Previous forms help keep your answers consistent.
Step 3
How much does immigration form preparation cost?
| What | Fee | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Typing and preparing a form | Quoted per form before starting | A clerical service fee, not a legal fee |
| Certified translations | Quoted per page | See certified translation |
| Notarized affidavits | Up to $10 per signature | § 117.05(2)(a) |
| USCIS filing fees | Paid to USCIS | Set by USCIS, never collected as our fee |
We quote the work before it begins. We never charge for legal advice, because we do not give it.
Fees and statutes last reviewed:
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How does the preparation service work?
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Tell us the form
You confirm which form you are filing; we do not choose it for you.
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Provide your information
Fill in our worksheet or bring your answers in writing.
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We type and review with you
We complete the form and read it back to you, field by field, in your language.
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Translate and notarize
Supporting documents are translated and affidavits notarized.
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You sign and file
You sign the form, pay the USCIS fee and mail or file it yourself.
Often booked together with Certified Translation, Document Preparation, and Apostille Assistance.
Most requested in Lehigh Acres, Cape Coral, and Fort Myers, and available online anywhere.
Step 5
Frequently asked questions
Can a notary help me with immigration forms in Florida?
A notary may notarize signatures on documents and can provide clerical help, such as typing a form with the information you give. A notary who is not an attorney cannot give immigration legal advice, choose your forms or represent you, unless they are authorized under federal rules (8 CFR 292). Since 2025, Florida also prohibits non-attorney notaries from advertising with titles that suggest they are lawyers or experts in immigration law.
How do I know which form I need?
That is a legal question we cannot answer. USCIS publishes form instructions at uscis.gov, and an immigration attorney or a Department of Justice accredited representative can evaluate your case. Once you know the form, we can help you prepare it.
Will you sign the preparer section of my form?
Yes. USCIS forms include a section for anyone who helped prepare the form, and we complete it truthfully with our name and contact information. That is required and it is not the same as representing you: we do not file a Form G-28 or speak to USCIS on your behalf.
Can you translate my documents for the application?
Yes. Spanish documents need a full English translation with the translator's certificate of accuracy and competence. We prepare those certified translations in the format USCIS expects.
What if my case is complicated?
If you have a prior denial, an arrest, an immigration court case, a removal order or any doubt about eligibility, see an immigration attorney or an accredited representative before filing. A mistake on those forms can have serious consequences that form preparation cannot fix.
Step 6
What rules apply to immigration form help?
- Who may represent people before immigration authorities. 8 CFR 292.1
- The Florida Bar's consumer guide on notaries, immigration and the law. The Florida Bar
- HB 915 (2025): advertising rules for non-attorney notaries. National Notary Association summary
Step 7
Already know your form and need help filling it in?
Tell us the form name and when you plan to file. We quote the preparation and any translations.