Starting October 28, USCIS Will No Longer Accept Filing Fee Payments by Check or Money Order

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that, effective October 28, it will no longer accept checks or money orders for payment of filing fees, ending the previously permitted payment methods.

What Payment Methods Are Now Accepted?

Payment by ACH Bank Transfer

Starting October 28^th USCIS will accept payment of filing fees directly from a U.S. bank account by electronic debit.

To use this payment method, individuals must complete and sign Form G-1650, Authorization for ACH Transactions, and submit it along with their application, petition, or request.

Please note that the bank account must be with a U.S. financial institution, as ACH transactions cannot be processed through foreign banks.

Payment by Credit Card

Alternatively, payment for filing fees can be made using a credit card issued by a U.S. bank, by completing Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions.

Please note that USCIS does not accept credit cards issued by foreign banks.

Avoiding Rejected Applications

Applicants and petitioners must ensure their accounts have sufficient funds to cover all filing fees, as USCIS may reject any application, petition, or request if the payment is declined.

If you do not have a U.S. bank account and cannot use Form G-1650, you may instead submit Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions, and use a prepaid credit card to pay the required fees.

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