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Three real options for your I-130: do it yourself, use ImFiled, or hire a full-service immigration attorney. Here's how they stack up.
If your case is complex — criminal history, prior removal orders, or prior denials — we'll route you to an attorney at prescreening.
What our software is and isn't
Self-help software — not legal representation
ImFiled is self-help software. You assemble your USCIS I-130 package from your answers: the right forms, a personalized document checklist, and step-by-step filing instructions, organized as a single PDF you can mail in.
We do not represent you or take on your case. We do not advise you on outcomes, interview answers, or how to handle complications. If you need any of that, you need to hire a lawyer directly — and we'll tell you when that's the case.
So why is document prep worth $145? Because the most common reasons USCIS rejects or delays an I-130 are administrative: missing signatures, missing documents, wrong edition of the form, internal inconsistencies. Our automated completeness review catches those before you send anything in — and you get the package back in minutes, not weeks.
When to choose which
Who each option is actually for
DIY (self-file)
For filers who are confident the case is simple, have the time to read USCIS instructions carefully, and are comfortable organizing the supporting documents themselves. Free, but the time and rejection-risk cost is real.
ImFiled — flat $145
For filers who want the time-savings and structure of guided preparation, plus an automated completeness review before submission. Straightforward family petitions, predictable pricing, package ready in minutes.
Full-service immigration attorney
For complex cases: criminal history, prior removal orders, denied prior petitions, pending court matters, or any situation where you need a licensed attorney and full representation. Typically $2,500–$5,000+.
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Flat $145 · Document prep, not legal advice · USCIS-ready package