Last updated: September 29, 2026
In short: Hillside Accounting Services helps immigrants in Queens with forms of every kind: USCIS immigration forms, and any other government or everyday form, from a Social Security card application to a lease or a school enrollment packet. We explain what each question is asking, show you how to fill it in, and check the finished form with you. We teach and guide rather than practice law: for an immigration form, you choose the form, with an attorney or accredited representative if you need legal advice, and we help you complete it accurately.
Immigration Forms We Help With
These are the immigration forms people most often bring to our office on Hillside Avenue. The official names come from the agencies that publish them. Always download the current edition from the agency's own website, because USCIS updates its forms and rejects outdated editions.
| Form | Official name | What it is used for |
|---|---|---|
| I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | A U.S. citizen or permanent resident establishes a family relationship with a relative who wants to immigrate. |
| I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status | Applying for a green card from inside the United States. |
| I-864 | Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA | A sponsor's promise of financial support, backed by the sponsor's tax records. |
| I-864A | Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member | A household member adds their income to the sponsor's affidavit. |
| I-751 | Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence | Replacing a two-year conditional green card with a ten-year card. |
| I-90 | Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) | Renewing or replacing a green card. |
| N-400 | Application for Naturalization | Applying to become a U.S. citizen. |
| I-131 | Application for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure Records | Reentry permits and other travel documents. |
| I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | A work permit (Employment Authorization Document). |
| I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Extending or changing a temporary status while in the United States. |
| AR-11 | Alien's Change of Address Card | Telling USCIS about a new address. |
| DS-160 | Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application (U.S. Department of State) | Visitor, student and other temporary visas applied for at a U.S. consulate. |
USCIS forms are free to download at uscis.gov. Filing fees go to USCIS, change from time to time, and are listed on the USCIS fee schedule (Form G-1055) and fee calculator.
Government and Everyday Forms
Immigration paperwork is only part of it. New arrivals meet forms everywhere, from the Social Security office to a landlord's rental application, and we can help with any of them. For example:
- Social Security card applications (Form SS-5)
- New York driver license, learner permit and non-driver ID applications
- IDNYC card applications
- SNAP, cash assistance and health insurance applications, such as ACCESS HRA and NY State of Health
- Affordable housing applications through NYC Housing Connect
- U.S. passport applications and renewals (Forms DS-11 and DS-82)
- School enrollment and college financial aid (FAFSA) forms
- New-job paperwork, such as Form W-4, and job applications
- Bank account, lease, utility and insurance forms
Most forms are hard because of the wording, not the writing. We go through each one with you question by question, explain in plain English or Bangla what it is asking and which documents it wants, fill it in with your answers, and check it before you sign or submit it. The goal is that you understand what you signed, and that the next form feels easier.
Why Immigration Forms Ask for Your Tax Records
Several immigration forms ask about taxes, and this is where a tax office is useful. On the Affidavit of Support (Form I-864), the sponsor provides an IRS transcript or a copy of their federal income tax return for the most recent tax year, and may include the three most recent years. A sponsor who sends copies instead of transcripts also includes every W-2 and 1099 that goes with the return, according to the Form I-864 instructions.
The citizenship application (Form N-400) asks whether you currently owe overdue federal, state or local taxes, and whether, since becoming a permanent resident, you have called yourself a "nonresident alien" on a tax return or decided not to file because you considered yourself a nonresident. The passport application (Form DS-11) warns that a seriously delinquent federal tax debt can make someone ineligible for a passport.
Because we prepare tax returns, we can help you request IRS transcripts, gather the W-2s and 1099s a form asks for, and prepare past-due federal or New York returns so your tax records are complete. Our guide to taxes for new immigrants covers the tax side in more detail.
What to Bring to Your Appointment
- The form, letter or notice you need help with, or the link to an online application
- Your ID: passport, green card or visa, plus your I-94 arrival record for immigration forms
- Any notices you have received from USCIS (Form I-797) or another agency
- Birth, marriage and divorce certificates, with certified English translations when a form needs them
- Tax returns or IRS transcripts, W-2s, 1099s and recent pay stubs, when a form asks about income
- Past addresses and employers, when a form asks for your history
USCIS form instructions require a full English translation of any document in another language, with the translator's signed statement that the translation is complete and accurate and that they are competent to translate. That applies to a Bangla birth certificate or nikah nama as much as to any other document.
How Form Help Works at Our Office
You bring the form, and we work through it together. We go over what its instructions ask for, explain each question, fill in the answers you give us, and check the finished form against your documents for missing pages, mismatched dates and unsigned sections. USCIS forms include a section for anyone who helped prepare them, and we complete and sign it as the preparer. You review everything, sign the form yourself, and keep copies.
New York State and New York City law give you rights when you pay anyone other than a lawyer for immigration help: a written contract in a language you understand that lists each service and its fee, three business days to cancel, and your original documents back whenever you ask for them.
When to Talk to a Lawyer First
Choosing an immigration form, deciding whether you qualify for an immigration benefit, and answering questions about your immigration status are legal decisions, and New York law does not allow a non-lawyer to make them for you. Talk to a licensed immigration attorney or a Department of Justice accredited representative first if you are unsure which form fits your situation, if an application was denied before, if you have ever been in immigration court, or if you have any arrest or criminal record.
USCIS explains how to find legal services, and the Justice Department publishes the roster of recognized organizations and accredited representatives, many of which offer free or low-cost help.
Common Questions
Can you tell me which immigration form I need?
No. Choosing an immigration form is legal advice, and New York City law bars non-lawyers from selecting one for you or advising you on which one to use. Once you know which form you are filing, from an attorney, an accredited representative or a USCIS notice, we can help you complete it. For other forms, such as DMV, Social Security or housing applications, we can help you work out which one you need.
Do you help with forms that aren't about immigration?
Yes. We help with any government or everyday form, from Social Security, DMV and IDNYC applications to housing, benefits, school, bank and job paperwork. We explain each question and show you how to fill it in, in English or Bangla.
Can you make USCIS decide my case faster?
No, and be wary of anyone who says they can. No one outside USCIS can promise a faster decision or a particular result. You can check current processing times on the USCIS website.
Do you charge for the forms themselves?
No. USCIS forms are free, and New York City law bars providers from charging for official government forms. Our fee is for our time helping you complete them, and it is written in your contract before we start. USCIS filing fees are separate and are paid to USCIS.
Can you help me in Bengali?
Yes. We go over your forms and documents in Bangla. Most forms are in English, so we translate each question into Bangla and fill in your answers in English. See our Bengali tax and paperwork services.
Do you translate documents?
We arrange certified English translations of documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates and nikah namas, with the translator's certification that USCIS form instructions require.