Q: Can I pay USCIS filing fees by credit card?
A: Yes. For most applications submitted to a USCIS Lockbox (except certain forms like I-129 for H visas), you can pay filing fees by credit card. USCIS originally began accepting credit card payments at the Nebraska Service Center and has gradually expanded the types of forms and filing locations eligible for credit card payment. Currently, payment is limited to U.S.-issued credit cards; foreign-issued cards are not accepted. Also, to pay by credit card, you must complete Form G-1450.
Q: How does credit card payment work?
A: Using a credit card does not change the required filing fee amounts. You simply consolidate the filing fee—plus any biometric services fee, if applicable—into a single payment. In other words, you may pay both the base filing fee and the biometrics fee together on one G-1450. If you need to use more than one credit card for a single application, you may do so as well. Conversely, if you want to pay for multiple applications at once using one card, you must fill out a separate G-1450 for each application. You can also split payment between credit card and check, but in that case, you must separate the applications accordingly. Anyone’s credit card can be used, as long as the cardholder signs the form; it need not be the applicant’s card. There is no option to pay in installments—you must pay the entire fee upfront. If your credit card is declined for any reason, USCIS will reject your filing, and they typically do not attempt to process the payment again.
Q: Will credit card payment be expanded to all forms in the future?
A: USCIS is currently running this as a “pilot program” and aims to improve payment options. Their ultimate goal is to accept fully digital payments by credit card for nearly all application types. For now, they continue to gradually expand the range of forms that may be paid by credit card.
Contact
(714) 295-0700, (213) 285-0700
greencardandvisa@gmail.com
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