junaid_97

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   by junaid_97 12d ago

   USCIS is working towards turning it's forms into web-forms. Some forms are available to file online : https://www.uscis.gov/file-online/forms-available-to-file-on... But, I'm guess it'll take some time
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   by junaid_97 12d ago

   Interesting approach. How would turning the PDF into JPG allow you to edit/write inside?
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   by junaid_97 12d ago

   Yup. Those fields are dynamic, encoded in XFA -> JS. But, you can only access them via Adobe
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   by junaid_97 12d ago

   Thanks! Primarily by sharing the web version (fillvisa.com) on subreddit and FB groups. People complain about the USCIS PDF regurlarly, so, I just pitch them the website
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   by junaid_97 13d ago

   I'm buildingan open-source way to fill U.S. immigration forms without fighting clunky PDFs Github: https://github.com/athos2113/fillvisa-os Demo: https://fillvisa.com/demo/ US Immigration sti
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   by junaid_97 27d ago

   I think if you are building SaaS: specifically, a self-serve SaaS (no sales/demo call), then you can build a scalable 1-person company
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   Fillvisa OS – Open-source U.S. immigration forms(github.com)

   1 points by junaid_97 1mo ago|0 comments
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   by junaid_97 1mo ago

   Not exactly what you're looking for, but I'm working in legal immigration tech on an early-stage product. https://github.com/athos2113/fillvisa-os Always happy to connect with others building in legal tech -
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   by junaid_97 2mo ago

   Great idea. Neat execution!
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    by junaid_97 2mo ago

    Interesting project. Kudos!
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    Why the US Embassy cancelled 2k visa appointments(blog.fillvisa.com)

    2 points by junaid_97 4mo ago|0 comments
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    by junaid_97 5mo ago

    I built a free DS-160 filler - the only one I could find thats 100% free https://fillvisa.com/form/usa-ds160/ The State Department's CEAC portal times out constantly. Session expires, you lose progress. Every
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    by junaid_97 5mo ago

    kudos. great idea, great execution
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    by junaid_97 6mo ago

    I'm building free immigration software for DIY applicants [1] It's a free USCIS form-filling web-app(no Adobe required). USCIS forms still use XFA PDFs, which don’t let you edit in most browsers. Even with Adobe, fields break, and
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    by junaid_97 6mo ago

    :)
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    by junaid_97 6mo ago

    I'm building free immigration software for DIY applicants [1] It's a free USCIS form-filling web-app(no Adobe required). USCIS forms still use XFA PDFs, which don’t let you edit in most browsers. Even with Adobe, fields break, and
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    Show HN: I made a free alternative to SimpleCitizen (YC S16)(fillvisa.com)

    1 points by junaid_97 6mo ago|0 comments
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    by junaid_97 7mo ago

    Nice work. As others mentioned, I couldn't hear the sound. There is a dire need for a good quality arabic learning app.
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    by junaid_97 7mo ago

    I'm building Fillvisa: Turboxtax for Immigration [1] It's a free USCIS form-filling web-app(no Adobe required). USCIS forms still use XFA PDFs, which don’t let you edit in most browsers. Even with Adobe, fields break, and getting
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    by junaid_97 7mo ago

    I'm building Fillvisa ( https://fillvisa.com/ ) It's a free USCIS form-filling web-app(no Adobe required). USCIS forms still use XFA PDFs, which don’t let you edit in most browsers. Even with Adobe, fields break, an
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    by junaid_97 7mo ago

    prayers for your safety
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    by junaid_97 7mo ago

    First of all: kudos on building this app. I think it's really impressive to build and showcase your project at such a young age. I'm actually a user of https://wip.co/ . I think it's quite similar to your pro
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    by junaid_97 8mo ago

    Thanks. I get your point. Perhaps, in the long run, the free website should offer more info around immigration process. Right now it's a specialized form filler. Just google "uscis adobe site:reddit.com" Lot's of people
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    by junaid_97 8mo ago

    Idk if your comment was bot/AI generated. Nevertheless, I'll reply: 1. Our web forms are exactly based on the official USCIS's PDF, with smart logic. If you fill A -> section B is hidden -> jump directly to section C (y
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    by junaid_97 8mo ago

    I'm building a free alternative to SimpleCitizen (YC S16). It's a free USCIS form-filling web-app(no Adobe required). USCIS forms still use XFA PDFs, which don’t let you edit in most browsers. Even with Adobe, fields break, and ge
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    by junaid_97 8mo ago

    This is not the ideal solution, I know. But, this is what I do: - I own a Kindle. I also have the Kindle chrome extension. - Anytime I came across an interesting article/blog, I use the extension and send the article to my kindle - Pro
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    by junaid_97 8mo ago

    Absolutely. I understand AI is the current big thing. But, there are tons of problems/ideas thats been around for decades, and haven't been solved (or, current solution is mediocre) It's just, these problems aren't the s
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    by junaid_97 8mo ago

    thanks. All the data stays on your browser-only.
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    by junaid_97 8mo ago

    II built a free USCIS form-filling tool (no Adobe required) USCIS forms still use XFA PDFs, which don’t let you edit in most browsers. Even with Adobe, fields break, and getting the signature is hard. So I converted the PDF form into modern
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    Ask HN: What are real success stories of ungated freemium products?

    1 points by junaid_97 9mo ago|0 comments