JRICKSS IMMIGRATION MASTER CLASS · 2026 EDITION

Every USCIS form, explained like you are 12.

The first immigration class written for the immigrant herself, her cousin who is helping her translate, and the small tax preparer who wants to add immigration intake to her practice. 46 pages. Plain language. No notario nonsense. By an IRS Enrolled Agent and a Founder Paralegal.

46 pages of premium content 14 modules covering every major form 50-question final exam + answer key EN with HT & ES coming
ENFull English edition live·HTKreyòl Volume 1 included, Vol 2 to 4 delivered free as completed

Buy once, get both languages forever. New translations emailed to you automatically.

Why this class is different.

Most immigration courses are written by lawyers, for lawyers, in language that punishes anyone who is not already a lawyer. This is the opposite. Read the table below and you will see what I mean.

Plain language pledge

If we use a legal word, we explain it in the same sentence. No glossary you have to flip back to constantly. The text teaches itself as you read.

Anti-scam guide

An entire chapter on notario fraud. Red flags. How a real licensed person sounds vs how a scammer sounds. We have seen families lose everything to fake immigration consultants. This protects yours.

Real interview questions

The actual phrasings USCIS officers use during marriage interviews and naturalization tests. Practice them out loud. Pass on the first try.

Decision trees

Should you file the K-1 or get married abroad and file CR1? Should you file Adjustment or do consular processing? We give you the framework so you can decide for your own family.

Country notes

Specific guidance for Haiti, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Cameroon, Nigeria, and more. What document substitutes are accepted when birth certificates are missing. How to handle French and Kreyòl translation requirements.

For tax preparers: practice building

How to price immigration intake services. Where the line is between authorized form preparation and unauthorized practice of law. When to refer to an attorney. How to build a referral relationship with one. We tell you what we did.

What is in the 14 modules.

Each module has a one-page checklist, a short quiz, and a real client story (names changed) showing exactly what we did and what the outcome was.

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How to use this master class

The promises we make to you. How to study. The shortcut path if you only have one weekend.

1

The U.S. immigration system explained like you are 12

The 4 doors into the country. Visa vs Green Card vs Citizenship. The 5 agencies you will hear about. The two traps that cost people their cases (3-year and 10-year unlawful presence bars).

2

Family Petition (sponsoring a loved one)

Who can sponsor whom. What proof of bona fide marriage looks like. 6 most common mistakes. Cost breakdown 2026. Realistic timeline by category and country. Real client story.

3

Adjustment of Status (Green Card from inside the U.S.)

The 245(i) and 245(k) exceptions. Public charge in 2026. Medical exam walkthrough. The work permit and travel document combo card. The marriage interview: 30 sample questions.

4

Work Permit (EAD)

Every eligibility category explained. The 540-day automatic extension rule. Getting an SSN with the EAD. When NOT to apply.

5

Naturalization (citizenship)

5-year vs 3-year rule. Continuous residence vs physical presence. Good moral character. The English and civics test. The 50/20, 55/15, 65/20 exemptions. The oath ceremony.

6

Asylum

The 5 protected grounds with real examples. The 1-year deadline and exceptions. Affirmative vs defensive. Building the personal declaration. When to refer to an attorney (always for asylum, but here is what you can prepare first).

7

Removing conditions on a 2-year Green Card

The 90-day window. Joint vs waiver filing. Evidence of bona fide marriage updated for the 2 years you have been an LPR.

8

Affidavit of Support

The 125% rule. Joint sponsor mechanics. Sponsor obligations and how they end.

9

K-1 Fiance Visa

The 90-day rule after entry. K-1 vs marrying abroad and filing CR1: which is faster? Documents you must keep.

10

Travel documents

Advance Parole vs Re-entry Permit vs Refugee Travel Document. When to NOT travel even with the document. Maintaining LPR status when abroad.

11

DACA, TPS, VAWA, U Visa, T Visa, SIJ

Each special category explained. Current TPS designations. The U Visa 5+ year wait. Confidentiality protections for VAWA self-petitioners.

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Anti-scam guide and building an honest practice

Notario fraud red flags. What you (the tax preparer or paralegal) can legally do without a law license. Real pricing for immigration intake services in 2026 NJ/NY market. How to build a referral relationship with an immigration attorney.

Final exam: 50 questions with answer key

Pass mark 80%. Test yourself on every form, every rule, every red flag.

Plus 3 appendices that are worth the price alone.

These are the references you will keep coming back to.

Plain-language glossary

200+ immigration terms explained in plain English. From A-Number to VAWA to Visa Bulletin. No more flipping through legal dictionaries.

2026 USCIS filing fees

Every form, every fee, every fee waiver category. Updated for 2026.

Country-specific notes

Haiti, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Cameroon, Nigeria. Document substitutes. Translation rules. Police clearance timelines. The cultural translation guide that saves your case at the embassy.

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Honest answers to honest questions.

I am not a lawyer. Can I really use this in my tax practice?

Yes, with limits. Module 12 explains exactly what you can do without a law license (form preparation, translation, document organization, mailing) and what you cannot do (give legal advice, represent clients before USCIS, sign as preparer for unauthorized practice). Stay on the legal side and immigration intake adds real revenue to your practice.

I am an immigrant trying to do my own case. Is this for me?

Yes. We wrote this for you first. The plain language pledge means you do not need to know any legal terms going in. If your case is straightforward (U.S. citizen sponsoring spouse, work permit renewal, citizenship after 5 years as LPR with no criminal history), this class can walk you through it. For complex cases (any criminal history, prior deportation, asylum), we tell you when to hire a lawyer.

Why is it so much cheaper than a lawyer?

Because we are teaching you to do your own work. A lawyer charges $1,500 to $5,000+ to prepare a Green Card case. This class costs $497 to $1,497 once and you can use the knowledge for many cases (your own family, your tax clients, etc). For complex cases that require a lawyer, we tell you to hire one. We are not pretending to replace lawyers. We are filling the giant gap between expensive lawyers and predatory notarios.

Do you guarantee my case will be approved?

No, and run from anyone who does. USCIS makes its own decisions. What we guarantee is that you will know how to present your case correctly, gather the right evidence, avoid the most common mistakes, and recognize when you need a lawyer.

Is this updated every year?

Yes. USCIS rules and fees change. We publish a new edition each year. Standard tier and up gets the update emails free for the year you purchased.

Why does the cover say 'explained like you are 12'?

Because we mean it. The tone is conversational, the examples are concrete, and the analogies are simple. You finish the class understanding immigration the way you understand any other system that affects your life. No mystery. No fancy talk.

Ready to actually understand U.S. immigration?

If you have read this far, you already know this is different. The Pro tier is the most popular for tax preparers and serious students. The Standard tier is plenty for one family case.