Attention: USCIS Will Eliminate Paper Payments – Prepare for the Digital Transition

In line with Executive Order 14247, "Modernizing Payments to and from America’s Bank Accounts," USCIS will no longer accept paper-based payments, such as checks and money orders, and transition entirely to electronic methods.

This is part of a larger pattern of the change to a fully digital system. In the near future, we expect that no more paper filings will be accepted, and all filings will have to be filed through the USCIS electronic-filing system only.

USCIS has introduced electronic debit, also known as ACH, which allows applicants and petitioners to authorize payment directly from a U.S. bank account by submitting Form G-1650 with their filing.

This option is available, in addition to the existing credit and debit card payment method, which is processed using Form G-1450 and may also be used with prepaid cards.

Until Oct. 27, 2025, USCIS will continue to accept checks and money orders; however, beginning on Oct. 28, 2025, the agency will only accept electronic payments through ACH debit (Form G-1650) or credit and debit cards (Form G-1450).

Paper checks and money orders will no longer be accepted after the transition deadline. Filings without the proper payment method will get rejected, and will not be accepted for filing.

There are constant changes, we suggest working with an immigration attorney to enhance your chances for a positive result in your case.

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