Newsroom & Resources

SimpleCitizen is the only truly comprehensive service, guiding users from sign up to citizenship, while ensuring their application is correct and complete at every stage.

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Recent Press Releases

Formal announcements and new developments are published as official Press Releases. We provide quotes and details on our ongoing advancements toward innovating immigration. Here’s a collection of our recent Press Releases.

Fragomen Enriches Technology Offerings Through Acquisition of SimpleCitizen

Sept. 23, 2020

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SimpleCitizen Announces Jen Baker as VP of Product Operations

Mar. 4, 2019

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SimpleCitizen Launches End-to-End Business Visa Platform to Simplify International Hiring Process

Nov. 16, 2017

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SimpleCitizen Launches to Modernize the Immigration Application Process

July 30, 2015

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SimpleCitizen Announces $700K in Seed Funding for Platform Development

Oct. 29, 2015

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SimpleCitizen in the Press

TechBuzz

January 25, 2024

"For many of us this was our portal to another world. After entering, we never looked back."

ABA Journal

September 1, 2019

"The founders of SimpleCitizen resolve to streamline the immigration process."

TechCrunch

July 30, 2016

"We are going to be the online, go-to source for all things immigration."

Wired Magazine

November 6, 2015

"SimpleCitizen, a TurboTax for immigration, lets you skip the legal fees."

YCombinator

June 20, 2016

"How it works: SimpleCitizen is TurboTax for immigration."

San Francisco Chronicle

August 24, 2016

"SimpleCitizen is like TurboTax for immigration."

Above The Law

June 30, 2016

"It is easy to understand why YC recently invested in SimpleCitizen."

USA Today

September 18, 2015

"Things are Booming in the Beehive State."

Product Hunt

February 7, 2016

"Their name really says it all, it is SO simple."

Fast Company

August 11, 2016

"The platform guides users through their entire application"

KSL

July 30, 2015

"..an affordable alternative for those who don't want to pay expensive immigration lawyers but who are also uncomfortable going through the application process on their own."

Meet the Founders of SimpleCitizen

Having first-hand experience and knowledge of the complex USCIS immigration application process, the founders of SimpleCitizen take extreme pride and care in the services offered to customers.

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Sam Stoddard – Co-Founder & CEO

Sam Stoddard (Co-Founder & CEO) graduated with a Masters of Accountancy degree from Brigham Young University in 2015. He has worked as a finance and accounting professional in positions at MX, Cencore LLC, and KPMG. Sam came up with the idea to create SimpleCitizen after going through the Green Card application with his wife in 2013. Download Sam's image here.

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Aydé Soto – Co-Founder

Aydé Soto (Co-Founder) leads workflow engineering and is the technical founder of SimpleCitizen. Aydé holds a bachelors degree in Computer Science from Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon. Originally from Mexico, Aydé has first hand experience with immigration and helped form SimpleCitizen to fix the broken immigration process. Download Aydé's image here.

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Brady Stoddard – Co-Founder

Brady Stoddard (Co-Founder) leads product design at SimpleCitizen. With a background in design, product, and digital marketing, Brady has helped launch various successful startup businesses. Download Brady's image here

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Usable Media & Content

Below is a concise archive of valuable media content, including brand logos, colors, and shareable videos and imagery. It also provides well-defined rules and guidelines for utilizing this media. In the upcoming months, we are excited to release a pre-packaged version, accompanied by the official brand guide.

Downloadable Logo Variations

For purposes of maintaining legibility of the ® mark, SimpleCitizen logos are offered in two different sizes for usage; regular and large.

The regular option should be used in any instance when the core logo – emblem and company name – appear together as less than 3in (7.6cm) in width at any dpi, less than 216px in width at 72dpi, less than 450px in width at 150dpi, or less than 900px in width at 300dpi.

Any instance of the core logo appearing more than 3.125in (7.9cm) in width at any dpi, more than 225px in width at 72dpi, more than 468px in width at 150dpi, or more than 937px in width at 300dpi, should utilize the large option.

For sizing instances that fall between the listed ranges, discretion is allowed for designers to choose which option is best for their needs. The ® mark has been strategically sized, according to the x-height, and appended to the right-hand median for best legibility in both sizing scenarios. The anatomy of these logos – the emblem, logotype, tag-line, and/or registered trademark placement – are not to be altered without expressed, written permission by SimpleCitizen.

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Brand Colors

The following colors are broken up into three categories – primary/secondary, neutral shades, and special use. The primary and secondary colors can be seen used throughout much of the marketing and interface materials; sometimes combined with one another for the use of gradients and accents. The neutral shades are often used for body text, borders, and subtle back drops. And lastly, the special use colors can mainly be seen used throughout the app and web interfaces for their specific purpose (listed below).

Primary & Secondary Colors

emerald

primary green

HEX: #2AA684

RGB: 42, 166, 132

CMYK: 77, 11, 62, 0

cerulean

primary blue

HEX: #01ACC5

RGB: 1, 172, 197

CMYK: 75, 10, 20, 0

gold brick

primary action

HEX: #FCB949

RGB: 252, 185, 73

CMYK: 0, 30, 82, 0

pine

secondary green

HEX: #236D59

RGB: 35, 109, 89

CMYK: 84, 36, 69, 22

denim

secondary blue

HEX: #213E60

RGB: 33, 62, 96

CMYK: 94, 77, 38, 27

Neutral Shades

charcoal

dark grey

HEX: #4A4A4A

RGB: 74, 74, 74

CMYK: 66, 59, 57, 39

fossil

medium grey

HEX: #A4A4A4

RGB: 164, 164, 164

CMYK: 38, 31, 31, 0

fog

light grey

HEX: #D7D7D7

RGB: 215, 215, 215

CMYK: 15, 11, 11, 0

cloud

muted white

HEX: #F0F0F0

RGB: 240, 240, 240

CMYK: 4, 3, 3, 0

snow

plain white

HEX: #FFFFFF

RGB: 255, 255, 255

CMYK: 0, 0, 0, 0

Special Use – App & Web Interface

lime

notice green

HEX: #9BF2B4

RGB: 155, 242, 180

CMYK: 36, 0, 42, 0

pear

primary success

HEX: #69BF84

RGB: 105, 191, 132

CMYK: 60, 1, 64, 0

shamrock

secondary success

HEX: #378E57

RGB: 55, 142, 87

CMYK: 79, 22, 83, 7

blush

notice red

HEX: #E99B84

RGB: 233, 155, 132

CMYK: 5, 46, 44, 0

apple

warning red

HEX: #EB5757

RGB: 235, 87, 87

CMYK: 2, 81, 63, 0

crimson

error red

HEX: #B3202E

RGB: 179, 32, 46

CMYK: 21, 100, 90, 12

bumblebee

notice gold

HEX: #FFE082

RGB: 255, 224, 130

CMYK: 1, 10, 59, 0

tangerine

warning gold

HEX: #FFA000

RGB: 255, 160, 0

CMYK: 0, 43, 100, 0

Sharable Videos

As we continue to roll out more video content and series, we will update and prune the selection that can be seen below. For the complete library of video content, please visit our YouTube page.

Customer Success Stories

Green Card Success Story: Vivian from Canada

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How to Survive the Green Card Application - Olivia's Story

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Moe's Experience with SimpleCitizen

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Green Card Success Story: Josef from Peru

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Instructional Resources

How to get TPS as a Venezuelan

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How to fill out the Form I-485 for an Adjustment of Status

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Form I-485 Processing Time: What happens next?

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What To Do If You Get a Request for Evidence from USCIS

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Rooting In America: The Definitive Anthology of Immigrant Tales

American Dream in Action: Immigrant Stories of Triumph in Tech | Rooting in America Vol 1. Trailer

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What is SimpleCitizen? How love and tech come together to create opportunities for others.

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The Story of Ayde Soto, Mexican Immigrant, and Tech CTO

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From War-Torn Congo to a Life of Resilience: Desange Kuenihira's Story

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The Diaspora of Tech in Utah - Rooting in America Ep. 4 | Featuring Bassam Salem’s Inspiring Journey

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Real Customer Reviews

4.9 average | 1000+ reviews through Google & Trustpilot

*Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Luisa Garcia
Sept. 2025

I can’t thank SimpleCitizen enough for all the support with my green card application. The process felt so much easier and less stressful because of their guidance. Huge shoutout to Allison from the SimpleCitizen team for always being patient and supportive, and to Diana, the attorney, for her professional help and advice. I truly appreciate everything they did to make this journey smoother. Highly recommend to anyone going through the immigration process!

Camila Puerta
Sept. 2025

SimpleCitizen is amazing! They are so efficient and make the whole process super easy to understand. Some of my friends used them too and had the same great experience. It’s such an affordable and reliable way to get your immigration documents done. I highly recommend them!

I got my green card in 9 months!!!

Ana Mostacero
Aug. 2025

I'm so glad I decided to use SimpleCitizen, their system made the process of gathering information and documents much easier and stress free. All the steps were clear and easy to follow, they have images and videos to help you understand the process of the application, and their team is always available to answer your questions in a timely manner. I was trying to send off my application in a tight deadline and it was possible with the tools and the help of my case team. I got my receipt notices in less than 2 weeks. A friend of mine recommended them to me and will be recommending it to others as well, definitely worth the money.

Carlos Torres
Aug. 2025

Quiero darle las gracias a todos sus colaboradores de simplecitizen por ayudarnos tanto en esta travesía, hubieron momentos donde yo pensé que se iban a aburrir de nosotros por preguntar y molestar a cada rato y no fue así, ellos siempre estuvieron ahí con la mejor actitud y con toda la paciencia del mundo, si ellos tienen que explicártelo 20 veces lo mismo, 20 veces te lo explicaran de la mejor manera. Se los recomiendo a todos, confíen en ellos que hacen un excelente trabajo, gracias por todo su trabajo.

Aili Wang
Aug. 2025

I’m incredibly grateful for the support I received from SimpleCitizen throughout my green card application process. From start to finish, everything was smooth, efficient, and truly hassle-free.

I started using their service in early March and was amazed at how quickly everything moved. After a helpful call with an attorney and a super quick assembly of all required documents, we were able to submit my application in just a few weeks. I received my EAD in mid-May and my green card by the end of July—much faster than I had expected!

What stood out the most was how carefully the team reviewed every detail, and how responsive and professional they were throughout. Every time I had a question or needed clarification, I got a timely and clear response. That kind of attentiveness made a huge difference and gave me a lot of peace of mind during the process.

I’m so glad I chose SimpleCitizen. It’s rare to find a service that delivers exactly what it promises with such care and speed. Highly recommend!

Ernesto Tiburcio
July 2025

Working with SimpleCitizen was undoubtedly the right decision. They are as competent and efficient as they are kind and helpful. Alison, in particular, was fantastic. 5 stars and complete recommendation.

Debora Kiser
July 2025

I’m extremely happy with the work Simple Citizen did on my marriage-based green card process! They were efficient, organized, and always available to answer my questions. My green card was approved in just 5 months, and I’m so grateful for all the support and attention I received during the entire process.

Without a doubt, I will be using Simple Citizen again in 2 years for my green card renewal and removal of conditions. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a clear, safe, and reliable service.

Thank you, Simple Citizen, for being a part of such an important milestone in my life!

Laribel Paz
July 2025

Can't say enough good things about Simple Citizen. The process was incredibly easy, the lawyer assigned to the case Dianna was great and very knowledgeable in the process and easy to work with.

I could have possibly did it myself but the product would not have been nearly as nice, well put together, and I most likely would have made some errors along the way that Dianna was able to point out and I corrected. Plus, Simple Citizen makes the forms easy to follow and provides a ton of helpful info on what to include as far as supporting documents.

The entire team at Simple Citizen was great, provided fast and thoughtful service. I will recommend them to anyone needing help with their AOS.

Also I was up in the air when buying if I wanted the professional plan or enhanced. I went with professional and I fully believe it was worth the extra cost.

M Alejandra Marinaccio
July 2025

I’m incredibly grateful for the outstanding service I received throughout my green card journey. From the very first consultation to the final approval, the team was knowledgeable, attentive, and always quick to respond to my questions (and I had many!).

Their expertise in immigration procedures made a stressful process feel much more manageable and clear. What stood out most was their genuine care for my case — I never felt like "just another client."

Thanks to their professionalism and support, I was able to navigate each step with confidence and peace of mind. I highly recommend this business to anyone looking for reliable and compassionate immigration assistance.

Thank you again for everything

Luiza Alves de Oliveira
July 2025

I’m so grateful for the support I received from SimpleCitizen throughout my immigration process. Their platform made everything much easier to understand, and the team was always kind, responsive, and detailed in their instructions. From organizing my documents to preparing everything for USCIS, they were with me every step of the way. I had friends recommending them to me, and now I can absolutely see why.

Special thanks to Emma, Sabrina, Sierra, McKay, Marieka Creek, and Lindsay. Each of you made this process feel so much more manageable and encouraging. I truly felt supported. I highly recommend SimpleCitizen to anyone looking for a reliable and affordable immigration service!

You can also follow them on Instagram at @simplecitizenUS for updates, tips, and resources!

Jovanny Pachon
June 2025

They made the Green Card process so much easier for us. Their platform was user friendly, and the team was responsive any time we had a question or needed help uploading documents. They caught small mistakes we wouldn’t have noticed and kept everything on track. We felt supported from start to finish. Highly recommend them if you want to save time and avoid stress!!!!!!!!

THEY ARE THE ABSOLUTE BEST!

Jing
May 2025

As someone who absolutely hates paperwork, I used to get headaches just looking at piles of forms. But Simple Citizen made everything so clear and straightforward - their forms are incredibly user-friendly and much easier to fill out.
What really impressed me was their staff's dedication. They patiently answered all my questions, and even months after submitting my materials, they were still diligently responding to all my interview-related inquiries. I genuinely recommend giving them a try!