Show HN: I made a free alternative to SimpleCitizen (YC S16)
fillvisa.com
USCIS forms still use XFA PDFs, which don’t let you edit in most browsers. Even with Adobe, some fields break and are unfillable.
So I converted the PDF form into modern, browser-friendly web forms - and kept every field 1:1 with the original. You fill the form, submit it, and get the official USCIS PDF filled.
I found out SimpleCitizen(YC S16) offers a DIY plan for $529 [1]
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What Fillvisa does:
- Fills USCIS forms with a guided web interface. - Autosaves as you go - Generates a completed PDF ready to print and mail - Works offline after first load
What it doesn't do:
- It won't file for you. - No lawyer review. If your case is complex, hire an attorney.
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How do I maintain the forms + business model:
Fillvisa will always be 100% free for immigrants. I'm building a paid version (plus.fillvisa.com) for immigration professionals (lawyers, paralegals, document prep specialists).
Both the apps utilize the same form + mapping. Thus,it takes care of revenue + I have incentive to maintain the forms.
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I shared the prototype on FB groups and Reddit - most DIY applicants love it :)
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