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CitizenPath vs Visaido (2026): DIY Immigration Platform Comparison
Different product philosophies
CitizenPath is a USCIS form-prep service that spans more than a dozen immigration filings — I-130 (family), N-400 (naturalization), I-90 (green card renewal), I-751 (removal of conditions), I-765 (EAD), and more. The product is a guided form-filler with a checklist.
Visaido is narrower but deeper — it focuses on the I-130 + I-485 family workflow, with separate EB-2 NIW tools. The depth comes from automation: cover letter drafting, evidence auto-classification, RFE-trigger flagging.
Side-by-side
| Feature | CitizenPath | Visaido |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage I-130 | Yes | Yes |
| Family I-130 (parent / child / sibling) | Yes | Yes |
| I-485 adjustment of status | Yes | Yes |
| I-90 green card renewal | Yes | No |
| EB-2 NIW self-petition | No | EB-2 NIW tools — see visaido.com/niw |
| Cover letter drafting | No | Yes |
| Bona fide evidence auto-classification | Checklist | Yes — auto-classifies |
| Bilingual UI | English | English / Chinese / Spanish |
| Pricing | $149 (I-130); $279 (I-485 package incl. I-130) | $99 per family petition (I-130 + I-485) |
Where CitizenPath wins
- Wider scope — if you're also doing N-400 naturalization, I-90 renewals, or I-751 removal-of-conditions, CitizenPath covers it under one platform.
- Long-established — operating since 2014.
- Free self-help tools, such as a USCIS cover letter selector and a visa sponsor income calculator.
Where Visaido wins
- The platform does the drafting — CitizenPath gives you a form-builder and a template; Visaido generates the cover letter and indexed evidence package from your intake.
- Bona fide evidence auto-classification — Visaido sorts your uploads into the four USCIS-recognised buckets (joint financial, joint residence, joint life, testimonial). CitizenPath provides the checklist; you sort.
- EB-2 NIW tools — see visaido.com/niw; CitizenPath does not cover employment-based self-petitions.
- Chinese-language UI for petitioners and spouses who prefer 简体中文.
Pricing math
On the I-130 alone, CitizenPath charges $149 and Visaido $99. For the I-130 + I-485 adjustment-of-status workflow, CitizenPath's package is $279 and includes the I-130; additional forms such as the I-864 are priced separately (30% off with the package). The decisive factor is what's bundled into that price. Competitor prices checked on their websites on November 1, 2026; promotional prices change — check their site.
| Vendor (I-130) | Platform fee | What's drafted automatically | What you still do |
|---|---|---|---|
| CitizenPath | $149 | Form fields | Cover letter, evidence package, exhibit index |
| Visaido | $99 | Form + cover letter + evidence index + form generation | Upload documents, sign, file |
Official sources
This guide is based on official U.S. government sources. Forms, fees, and processing details change — always confirm current requirements directly:
- USCIS — Form I-130, Petition for Alien RelativeOfficial I-130 form, instructions, edition date, and filing fee — the petition that establishes a qualifying family relationship.
- USCIS — Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust StatusOfficial I-485 form and instructions for adjusting to lawful permanent resident status from inside the United States.
- USCIS — Fee Schedule (Form G-1055)Official, authoritative USCIS fee schedule. Always cite this for current filing fees — fee amounts change and any number in body copy can go stale.
Frequently asked questions
- What's the difference between CitizenPath and Visaido?
- CitizenPath is a wide-scope USCIS form-prep service ($149 for the I-130, $279 for the adjustment-of-status package) covering I-130, N-400, I-90, I-751, and more — guided form-builder with a checklist. Visaido is a deep self-file workflow for the I-130 + I-485 family green card cluster ($99 per petition) that auto-drafts the cover letter and auto-classifies evidence into the four bona fide marriage buckets.
- Is CitizenPath a law firm?
- No. CitizenPath is a software platform — it does not provide legal advice or represent clients before USCIS. Visaido takes the same software-only position. Both platforms work best on straightforward cases; hire an immigration attorney directly for cases with inadmissibility flags, conviction grounds, or prior denials.
- Can CitizenPath draft my I-130 cover letter?
- No, as of 2026 CitizenPath does not generate cover letters from your case data. The platform provides a guided form-builder for Form I-130 itself plus a checklist of supporting documents. Visaido auto-drafts the cover letter from your intake answers and auto-indexes the uploaded evidence into the letter.
- Which is better for naturalization (N-400)?
- CitizenPath — it sells a dedicated N-400 package ($199). Visaido's core product is the family-based green card workflow (I-130 + I-485). For citizenship after the green card is approved, look at CitizenPath or a licensed immigration attorney.
- Does CitizenPath handle EB-2 NIW self-petitions?
- No, as of 2026 CitizenPath does not cover EB-2 NIW (employment-based self-petition under Matter of Dhanasar). For Visaido's EB-2 NIW tools, including the free Dhanasar 3-prong eligibility check at visaido.com/niw/dhanasar, see visaido.com/niw.
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