USCS Changes Payment Method for Immigration Cases
Changes to USCIS Filing Fees
USCIS is changing how filing fees are paid by adopting newer electronic payment methods and gradually phasing out traditional options. This update is part of USCIS’s effort to modernize the payment process and provide more secure, efficient options. Preparing early will help avoid any issues when the changes take effect.
Important Date: October 28, 2025
Starting October 28, 2025, USCIS will no longer accept paper checks or money orders for paper filings. After that date, payments for paper forms must be made using one of the following:
ACH debit using Form G-1650
Credit card using Form G-1450
USCIS recommends that applicants begin transitioning to the new payment methods well before the deadline.
New Payment Option: ACH Debit
USCIS now accepts ACH debit payments, which allow you to pay directly from your U.S. bank account. To use this method:
Fill out and sign Form G-1650, Authorization for ACH Transactions
Submit the form along with your application, petition, or request when filing by paper
This payment option is already available and may offer a more convenient alternative for many applicants.
Existing Payment Option: Credit Card
USCIS continues to accept credit card payments for paper filings. To pay by credit card:
Fill out and sign Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions
Submit the form along with your application, petition, or request when filing by paper
This option has long been available and remains a convenient way to pay filing fees without using checks or money orders.
No Changes for Online Filings
If you file your application online through the USCIS website, you can continue using the existing online payment system. This change applies only to paper-based filings.
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