Summary
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated the payment process for non-U.S. citizens applying for a green card. Starting October 28, 2025, applicants can no longer use checks or money orders and must pay electronically using specified forms.
Key Facts
- The change affects non-U.S. citizens applying for green cards or U.S. citizenship.
- Applicants must now use electronic payments instead of checks or money orders.
- Payments can be made with credit, debit, or prepaid cards using Form G-1450.
- ACH payments, electronic bank transfers, require Form G-1650.
- An exemption for paper-based payments requires proving specific conditions using Form G-1651.
- The new rules aim to reduce fraud, lost payments, and processing time.
- USCIS will reject applications if the new payment methods are not followed.
- Over 90% of previous payments were from checks and money orders, causing delays.
