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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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<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/s0PmpLWQ2vI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

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

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<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ULlZnXH4esI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

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

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!

Costin Iorgulescu
Apr. 2025

I had an amazing experience with SimpleCitizen. My case manager, Wil, was outstanding - always available, helpful, and genuinely supportive throughout the entire process. The whole team was friendly, helpful and made everything feel easy. The platform itself is also incredibly simple to use — just follow the step-by-step instructions and you're set. It made a very complex process feel easy. I couldn't recommend them more!

Oskar Polanski
Apr. 2025

Honestly, these guys saved us a lot of stress. Yes, you can DIY, but if you do not have the time or are overwhelmed by the process, using SimpleCitizen can be a life saver. My wife and I are really glad to have discovered their services.

Even on the cheapest package, we received detailed and prompt feedback and were guided through the process - whether through detailed yet simple instructions, or by the case manager. With their help we managed to submit a full application in the space of a month.

They were also very flexible and accommodating of our circumstances, which we appreciated.

They answered all of our questions, helped us get through the process relatively stress free, and now we can only wait for the outcome.

Faustino Ziga
Apr. 2025

Best service and assistance that I could get for an affordable price! We purchased the professional packet, and they guided us step by step through the process. Our friends have been through lawyers and a lot of expensive alternatives but so far Simple Citizen seems to be the fastest option and the most affordable one too.

Forever grateful!

Francisca Rojas
May 2025

There nothing I can say about Simple Citizen that can explain how awesome their service is. They helped me with such detail in every step of the process. They were super supportive, answering my million thousand questions promptly, super kind and made me feel they really wanted to help me succeed with my application. I´m beyond grateful and I totally recommend using Simple Citizen.

Natalia Rubiano
May 2025

My experience with the SimpleCitizen team was outstanding. I purchased the premium package, and from start to finish, they were attentive, responsive, and incredibly kind. They were always available to help with anything we needed, and their support made the entire process smooth and stress-free. I would definitely recommend them to anyone!

Antonio Zamora Hernandez
May 2025

My wife and I used their premium service for her Adjustment of Status (aka Residency or Green Card) petition. The premium service was definitely worth every dime and penny. Their faculty, staff, and partner lawyers are very knowledgeable and helpful. They helped and prepared us from day one up until the date of our interview. Today my wife was approved! Thank you simple citizen!

Mafe Duran
Mar. 2025

I am extremely happy with Simple Citizen! They have made the green card application process so much more understandable and digestible, making an overwhelming experience feel manageable. Their services are not only affordable but also offer different options to fit various needs. The transparency and organization are truly impeccable—everything is laid out clearly, and you always know what to expect.
What makes Simple Citizen even more amazing is that they go beyond just simplifying the process. They offer different types of support, which is a fantastic bonus. If your case requires additional legal consultation, they have the resources to provide it, ensuring you get the right guidance.
This isn’t just a company that makes paperwork easier—it’s a company that genuinely supports you throughout your entire case. My experience with them has been nothing but great, and I 100% recommend them to anyone going through the immigration process!

Bless Barack
Feb. 2025

I am incredibly grateful to SimpleCitizen for their exceptional support throughout my green card application process. From the initial consultation to the final approval, their team exhibited professionalism and expertise that made a complex process much smoother.
The support I received was thorough and personalized, addressing all my concerns promptly. They kept me informed at every step, ensuring I understood each stage of the process. Their online platform was user-friendly and efficient, making document submission and communication seamless.
I highly recommend SimpleCitizen to anyone navigating the immigration process. Thank you to the entire team, especially Sierra, for your dedication and expertise!

Michael Lewis
Feb. 2025

SimpleCitizen made my immigration journey remarkably simpler and more cost-effective. Their platform is safe, reliable, and user-friendly, and there is always someone available to clarify any concerns. I especially want to acknowledge my case manager, Will, who patiently helped me correct my errors and inconsistencies, ensuring my application was perfectly compiled before submission in mid-January. My biometrics appointment was scheduled shortly after.
One feature I highly recommend is upgrading to the package that includes printing, compiling, and shipping the entire application right to your doorstep. Not only does it save you from exhausting your poor printer or pocket at Staples...(and potentially a small forest!), but it also guarantees professional-quality documents. They packaged everything perfectly, with clear instructions on what to do next, so nothing was overlooked or missing.
By handling the paperwork and guiding me through each step, SimpleCitizen saved me a significant amount of money in lawyer fees. Their professionalism, efficiency, and reasonable pricing made an otherwise daunting process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend SimpleCitizen to anyone seeking a straightforward, secure, and supportive way to manage their immigration paperwork.
UPDATE... 2/25/25 - I got my Work Authorization and SS Card in the Mail.

Tong S
Feb. 2025

I used SimpleCitizen for my family-based green card application. The entire process was seamless, and I couldn't be happier with the support I received. The online portal was easy to navigate, and it helped me gather all the materials and stay organized. My case manager, Hanbee, was TRULY the best. She was so supportive throughout this stressful process. Always ready to answer my questions and worked so hard to help me finalize my (almost 500-page) application quickly. Thanks to her guidance, I felt confident that my application was as strong as possible. I would absolutely use SimpleCitizen again for future immigration needs and highly recommend them to anyone!