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CitizenPath vs Visacub (2026): DIY Immigration Platform Comparison
7 min readBy the Visacub editorial team
Different product philosophies
CitizenPath is a USCIS form-prep service that spans dozens of 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.
Visacub is narrower but deeper — it focuses on the I-130 + I-485 family workflow today and EB-2 NIW self-petition next. The depth comes from AI: cover letter drafting, evidence auto-classification, RFE-trigger flagging.
Side-by-side
| Feature | CitizenPath | Visacub |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage I-130 | Yes | Yes |
| Family I-130 (parent / child / sibling) | Yes | Yes |
| I-485 adjustment of status | Yes | Yes |
| N-400 naturalization | Yes | No (not in scope) |
| I-90 green card renewal | Yes | No |
| I-751 removal of conditions | Yes | On roadmap |
| EB-2 NIW self-petition | No | On roadmap (free Dhanasar check live) |
| AI cover letter drafting | No | Yes |
| Bona fide evidence auto-classification | Checklist | Yes — AI classifies |
| Bilingual UI | English / Spanish | English / Chinese / Spanish |
| Pricing (I-130) | $99–$179 per form | $99 per petition |
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.
- Spanish UI for the Spanish-speaking petitioner base.
Where Visacub wins
- AI does the drafting — CitizenPath gives you a form-builder and a template; Visacub generates the cover letter and indexed evidence package from your intake.
- Bona fide evidence auto-classification — Visacub's AI 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 path on the roadmap — 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 form alone, both platforms are roughly comparable on price. The decisive factor is what's bundled into that price.
| Vendor (I-130) | Platform fee | What's drafted automatically | What you still do |
|---|---|---|---|
| CitizenPath | $99–$179 | Form fields | Cover letter, evidence package, exhibit index |
| Visacub | $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 Visacub?
- CitizenPath is a wide-scope USCIS form-prep service ($99–$179 per form) covering I-130, N-400, I-90, I-751, and more — guided form-builder with a checklist. Visacub is a deep AI 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. Visacub 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. Visacub uses AI to draft the cover letter from your intake answers and auto-indexes the uploaded evidence into the letter.
- Which is better for naturalization (N-400)?
- CitizenPath — Visacub does not cover N-400 as of 2026. Visacub's product scope is family-based green cards (live) and EB-2 NIW self-petition (on roadmap). 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). Visacub's NIW Self-Petition tier is on the immediate roadmap; the free Dhanasar 3-prong eligibility check is already live at visacub.com/niw/dhanasar.
Skip the $5,000 attorney fee.
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