Guides for US immigration firms

Practical guides for immigration attorneys, paralegals and DOJ-accredited representatives: what each USCIS form asks for, where filings go wrong, and how to use AI on client files safely.

Last updated: 17 October 2026

Choosing and using AI

• AI tools for US immigration lawyers (2026)Form platforms, case management and AI-native tools: what each does and who it suits.
• Aion vs DocketwiseHow each fills USCIS forms, what is automated, and how each is priced.
• Is it safe to use AI for US immigration forms?ABA Formal Opinion 512, state bar guidance, vendor contracts, USCIS signature rules and why AI should never file.

USCIS forms

• Family-based green card and adjustment of statusThe I-130 and I-485 bundle: I-130A, I-864, I-765, I-131, I-693 and G-28.
• K-1 fiancé(e) petitions (Form I-129F)Eligibility, IMBRA disclosures, evidence and the path to adjustment after entry.
• N-400 naturalizationResidence and physical presence, the five-year history sections, and the civics test.
• H-1B petitions (Form I-129)Registration and selection, the LCA, the H supplement and premium processing.
• I-589 asylum applicationsThe one-year deadline, affirmative and defensive filings, and keeping the record consistent.