Clerical & Non-Legal Form Preparation Services
Filing applications with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires extraordinary attention to detail. A misplaced date of birth, incomplete travel history, or missing fee waiver form can cause USCIS to reject the entire package, forfeiting valuable processing months.
At GJBST, we provide professional, non-legal clerical assistance. We help you read, understand, and complete standard USCIS forms based entirely on the information and documents you provide. We ensure every question is answered, required passport photos are formatted correctly, and foreign language civil certificates are professionally translated with certified accuracy.
GJBST is not a law firm, is not accredited by the Department of Justice (DOJ) / Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), and does not provide legal advice or legal representation. We cannot advise you on your legal eligibility for immigration relief, choose which legal status you should pursue, or represent you before USCIS or in immigration court. If you have a criminal history, removal proceedings, or complex legal issues, we strongly advise consulting a licensed immigration attorney.
Forms and Applications We Prepare Clerically
We assist clients in filling out and compiling standard clerical filings for straightforward cases:
Form I-90 (Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card): 10-year Green Card renewals, lost card replacements, and card corrections.
Form I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization): Work permit applications and renewals for individuals with pending applications, TPS, or DACA.
Form I-821 (Application for Temporary Protected Status): Re-registration and initial applications for designated countries including Haiti, Venezuela, and others.
Form N-400 (Application for Naturalization): U.S. citizenship filings for permanent residents who have met statutory residency requirements.
Form I-131 (Application for Travel Documents): Advance parole and refugee travel document packets.
Form I-912 (Request for Fee Waiver): Documenting low household income or means-tested benefit receipt to request USCIS fee exemptions.
- Typing and formatting standard USCIS government forms.
- Assembling complete exhibit packets with exhibit tabs and table of contents.
- Passport-style photo verification and certified translation attachments.
- Money order and fee calculation verification to prevent rejection.
Certified Translation of Foreign Civil Documents
USCIS strictly mandates that any document containing a foreign language must be accompanied by a full English translation that the translator has certified as complete and accurate. Submitting an uncertified translation or a simple Google Translate printout will trigger a formal Request for Evidence (RFE).
GJBST provides fully certified, signed, and stamped document translations for birth certificates, marriage licenses, divorce decrees, police clearance certificates, and school records in Spanish, Haitian Creole, and French.
Our Step-by-Step Filing Preparation Checklist
1. Intake & Document Inventory: We review your current identification, existing immigration notices, and civil records.
2. Form Completion: We enter your truthful answers into the standard USCIS form without altering or creating facts.
3. Client Review & Signature: You review every single page, verify all spelling and dates, and physically sign your documents.
4. Assembly & Tracking: We package your evidence with USCIS-compliant fasteners, calculate the exact filing fee, provide the proper mailing address (Lockbox or Service Center), and recommend certified return-receipt mailing.
New Jersey Municipalities We Serve
In-person appointments at our Trenton office and remote video support statewide:
Frequently Asked Questions
Can GJBST represent me at my USCIS interview?
No. GJBST does not provide legal representation and cannot accompany you as legal counsel to an interview. Only a licensed immigration attorney or an accredited DOJ representative can represent you legally. We provide clerical preparation of your paperwork beforehand.
How do I know if I qualify for a USCIS fee waiver?
You may qualify for a fee waiver (Form I-912) on certain applications if you receive a means-tested benefit (such as Medicaid, SNAP, or SSI), if your household income is at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or if you can demonstrate financial hardship. We can help you compile the required proof.
Do you translate documents from Haitian Creole and Spanish?
Yes. We provide certified English translations of Haitian Creole, Spanish, and French documents that include the mandatory Certificate of Accuracy required by USCIS regulation 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3).
How long does a Green Card renewal take in New Jersey?
Processing times for Form I-90 vary between 6 and 18 months depending on USCIS workload. However, USCIS issues a Form I-797C receipt notice that automatically extends the validity of your expiring Green Card for up to 24 to 36 months for employment and travel purposes.