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Payment Options for USCIS Fees

✅ Depending on how you file (online or by mail), you have different payment options:

Filing Method	Payment Options
Online Filing	Credit card, debit card, or bank withdrawal (ACH)
Paper Filing (by mail)	Check, money order, or Form G-1450 (credit card authorization)

✅ Payment is made immediately after submitting your application.

Make payable to: "U.S. Department of Homeland Security"
❌ Do not abbreviate as "DHS."
Use black ink.
Write your name and address on the check.
Amount must exactly match the required filing fee.

✅ Submit one check or money order per form unless the form instructions say otherwise.

Submit Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions with your paper application.
USCIS will charge your card when processing your application.

⚡ Only accepted at USCIS Lockbox facilities — not at field offices or service centers.

Always check the USCIS Fee Calculator for the correct fee.
Make sure checks/money orders are properly signed and dated.
Use a personal check, cashier’s check, or U.S. money order — no cash.
Double-check credit card details on Form G-1450.
Submit the correct fee for each form — combining fees incorrectly can cause rejection.

Your application may be rejected.
You may have to resubmit everything, causing delays.
A failed credit card transaction will result in automatic rejection without a second attempt.

✅ Tip: Make sure you have enough funds in your bank account or available credit on your card.

USCIS does not refund fees — even if you withdraw your application or if your case is denied.

Fee waivers are available for some applications (using Form I-912).
Premium Processing fees (for eligible employment-based cases) require a separate check.