How to fill out all these USCIS Forms?

[TWISTIE 30]

6 hours ago, Demise said:

Download most recent version of adobe reader. Install it. Download the pdf and open it in adobe reader.

Some of these forms are a bit messed up and won't let you fill out a given field, where you've got two options: pen it in, or break the security on it. Breaking security is a bit legally gray but you won't be using the form for anything it wasn't meant for so nobody would care.

 

 

 Adobe wants me to subscribe Adobe Acrobat DC Pro in order to fill this form up no matter what...

[TWISTIE 30]

10 hours ago, Lemonslice said:

Will be easier to use a computer than a tablet.  I strongly suggest you try to use a computer instead.  Public libraries are good resources, if you do not have your own at home. 

 

I did use the computer as well and problem is still the same. I think its about what apps we have on the computer/tablet because some have better apps than others.... Tablets do allow most of the work that computers allow but we need apps to tackle this kinda problem, I guess. Am I right?

[Lemonslice 4,834]

52 minutes ago, TWISTIE said:

 

I did use the computer as well and problem is still the same. I think its about what apps we have on the computer/tablet because some have better apps than others.... Tablets do allow most of the work that computers allow but we need apps to tackle this kinda problem, I guess. Am I right?

Most users are able to fill the forms without experiencing too many problems, so the hiccup is probably on the side of your computer/tablet.

 

You might want to reinstall the latest version of Adobe Reader, and make sure to open the forms in Adobe, not in your browser. 

 

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https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-guidance

 

Downloading and Printing Immigration Forms

We provide free fillable forms through our website in PDF format, which means you can type your answers directly on the form instead of printing a blank form and writing your answers by hand.

For the best results, we suggest you download the PDF to your computer and complete the form using the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader rather than completing the PDF through your web browser. You can download Adobe Acrobat Reader for free from the Adobe website.

 

Download Instructions

After opening the form in your web browser:

• In Microsoft Edge, click the Save icon (second from the right) in the ribbon at the top of the page, or press Ctrl (or Command ) and S on your keyboard. After saving the form to your computer, click on the form icon to reopen it in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• In Google Chrome or Firefox, click the Download icon (second from the right) in the ribbon at the top of the page or press Ctrl (or Command) and S on your keyboard. After saving the form to your computer, click on the form icon to reopen it in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  • The Chrome extension might be on if, when using Google Chrome, you see this error message: “An error occurred. An error was encountered while processing the file. Some features might not work.”  

You can remove or disable the Chrome extension by following these steps:
1.    Open Chrome;
2.    Click the ellipsis in the right corner;
3.    Click Settings;
4.    Select “Extensions”; and
5.    Remove or turn off the Chrome extension on the “Adobe Acrobat: PDF edit, convert, sign tools” tab.

• In Safari, open the form, hover your mouse toward the bottom-center of the screen to bring up the gray icon, and click the Download icon on the right corner of the gray icon, or press Command and S on your Mac keyboard. After saving the form to your computer, click on the form icon to reopen it in Adobe Acrobat Reader.

If you are required to sign the form , you must print the document and write your signature by hand before submitting your form. We will not accept a stamped or typewritten name in place of a signature.

Warning: Many non-USCIS websites also offer immigration forms for downloading. These sites may also ask you to pay for immigration forms (which are available for free on our website) and may not have the correct form version. In some circumstances, your case may be delayed or rejected  if you use an outdated form. You can find the latest version any USCIS form on our Forms page. 

Edited August 15, 2023 by Lemonslice

[TWISTIE 30]

1 hour ago, Lemonslice said:

Most users are able to fill the forms without experiencing too many problems, so the hiccup is probably on the side of your computer/tablet.

 

You might want to reinstall the latest version of Adobe Reader, and make sure to open the forms in Adobe, not in your browser. 

 

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https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-guidance

 

Downloading and Printing Immigration Forms

We provide free fillable forms through our website in PDF format, which means you can type your answers directly on the form instead of printing a blank form and writing your answers by hand.

For the best results, we suggest you download the PDF to your computer and complete the form using the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader rather than completing the PDF through your web browser. You can download Adobe Acrobat Reader for free from the Adobe website.

 

Download Instructions

After opening the form in your web browser:

• In Microsoft Edge, click the Save icon (second from the right) in the ribbon at the top of the page, or press Ctrl (or Command ) and S on your keyboard. After saving the form to your computer, click on the form icon to reopen it in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• In Google Chrome or Firefox, click the Download icon (second from the right) in the ribbon at the top of the page or press Ctrl (or Command) and S on your keyboard. After saving the form to your computer, click on the form icon to reopen it in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  • The Chrome extension might be on if, when using Google Chrome, you see this error message: “An error occurred. An error was encountered while processing the file. Some features might not work.”  

You can remove or disable the Chrome extension by following these steps:
1.    Open Chrome;
2.    Click the ellipsis in the right corner;
3.    Click Settings;
4.    Select “Extensions”; and
5.    Remove or turn off the Chrome extension on the “Adobe Acrobat: PDF edit, convert, sign tools” tab.

• In Safari, open the form, hover your mouse toward the bottom-center of the screen to bring up the gray icon, and click the Download icon on the right corner of the gray icon, or press Command and S on your Mac keyboard. After saving the form to your computer, click on the form icon to reopen it in Adobe Acrobat Reader.

If you are required to sign the form , you must print the document and write your signature by hand before submitting your form. We will not accept a stamped or typewritten name in place of a signature.

Warning: Many non-USCIS websites also offer immigration forms for downloading. These sites may also ask you to pay for immigration forms (which are available for free on our website) and may not have the correct form version. In some circumstances, your case may be delayed or rejected  if you use an outdated form. You can find the latest version any USCIS form on our Forms page. 

 

Thank you so much...

[TBoneTX 45,265]

If all else fails, take a look at SmallPDF.com -- it's a great site for multiple purposes, and they have a free trial for 7 or 14 days.  I registered for a monthly subscription, and it's been worth every penny.  You can compress documents that are too large, convert from one document format to another, etc.

 

Disclaimer:  My only connection to that website is as a happy customer.

[Mike E 11,739]

3 hours ago, TWISTIE said:

I did use the computer as well and problem is still the same

If your computer’s PDF app lets you add a text field anywhere as Mac Preview does, you can do anything you want.

[TWISTIE 30]

46 minutes ago, TBoneTX said:

If all else fails, take a look at SmallPDF.com -- it's a great site for multiple purposes, and they have a free trial for 7 or 14 days.  I registered for a monthly subscription, and it's been worth every penny.  You can compress documents that are too large, convert from one document format to another, etc.

 

Disclaimer:  My only connection to that website is as a happy customer.

 

Thank you so much. I would definately check that out. By the way, is there no any free app just to fill up these kinda forms?

[Lemonslice 4,834]

16 minutes ago, TWISTIE said:

 

Thank you so much. I would definately check that out. By the way, is there no any free app just to fill up these kinda forms?

Acrobat free works fine for most...

What's not working now?

[Demise 1,280]

5 hours ago, TWISTIE said:

 

 

 Adobe wants me to subscribe Adobe Acrobat DC Pro in order to fill this form up no matter what...

Adobe Reader is free.

[TWISTIE 30]

12 minutes ago, Demise said:

Adobe Reader is free.

 

Dont know why its not free in my case. Its forcing me to purchase/subscribe ti Adobe Acrobat DC pro if I wanna do anything. So, I deleted my account with them just now and removed the app from my devices, ipad and iphone14ProMax...Will reinstall with different email address to see if it would yield a different outcome...

[TWISTIE 30]

1 hour ago, Lemonslice said:

Acrobat free works fine for most...

What's not working now?

 

I am still working on resolving this issue as I got rid off adobe app from my two different devices and deleted my account with them as well... Would reinstall and open an account to see if I get to work free for me. 

[Redro 4,611]

14 minutes ago, TWISTIE said:

 

I am still working on resolving this issue as I got rid off adobe app from my two different devices and deleted my account with them as well... Would reinstall and open an account to see if I get to work free for me. 

This doesn’t work with iPads.I just tried it on my tablet. it states you need to use Adobe Acrobat for Mac or Windows.  You need to use a computer OR if you can only use your iPad use Adobe Fill &Sign. It is also an adobe product. 

Edited August 16, 2023 by Redro

[TWISTIE 30]

1 hour ago, Redro said:

This doesn’t work with iPads.I just tried it on my tablet. it states you need to use Adobe Acrobat for Mac or Windows.  You need to use a computer OR if you can only use your iPad use Adobe Fill &Sign. It is also an adobe product. 

 

You are so right. I get the same message on my ipad and even on iphone14promax... So, I deleted it adobe app or account , and then installed Adobe Fill & Sign and it works just fine.... Oh boy, they dont make all these goodies easy for us....