If you’re filing an immigration application with USCIS, how you pay the filing fee is no longer a minor detail—it can determine whether your case is even accepted.

USCIS no longer accepts personal checks for filing fees. Instead, payments must now be made using Form G-1450 (Credit Card Authorization) or Form G-1650, depending on the filing method and context. Using the wrong payment method can lead to a rejected application, which may cause serious problems—especially if your immigration status is time-sensitive.

At our law firm, we handle filing fees through our firm account to reduce the risk of rejected payments, bank issues, or large unexpected withdrawals. A rejected filing because of an improper payment method can trigger a lapse in status, which can be extremely harmful to your immigration situation and sometimes difficult to fix.

Bottom line:
USCIS has phased out check payments. Always use the authorized payment forms and follow current USCIS instructions carefully to avoid rejection or unintended status problems.

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