
If your check is not dated within the previous 365 days, we will reject the filing.If it is returned as unpayable a second time, we will reject your filing. If your check or other financial instrument is returned as unpayable, we will resubmit the payment one time. Insufficient Funds: The electronic fund transfer from your account can occur faster than normal processing for a paper check.Authorization for an Electronic Funds Transfer: By submitting your check, you authorize us to convert your check into an electronic fund transfer. We will use the account information from your check to make an electronic fund transfer from your checking account for the amount of the check. If the transfer cannot occur for technical reasons, you authorize us to process the copy of your original check through normal paper check procedures.If you are paying your fees by check, please be aware of the following: Also, some offices will no longer accept money orders or cashier’s checks, such as the Los Angeles Field Office.

Refer to the form instructions for more information. These special payment checks are issued to pre-specified recipients for pre-specified amounts of money only. For some forms, you may be able to file your application and pay the fees in person at a USCIS field office in the United States. BPFCU issues prepaid money orders upon request. Generally, you must mail your check or money order together with your application form. financial institutions and payable in U.S. You may pay fees with bank drafts, cashier’s checks, certified checks, personal checks, and money orders that are drawn on U.S. By mail with a card, check or money order or.Online using a credit/debit card or bank withdrawal.
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Embassy or Consulate for information on how to pay USCIS fees.ĭepending on the form you are submitting, you may pay your fees:

We do not accept all forms of payment abroad. Check the appropriate International USCIS office webpage or contact the U.S. If you live outside the United States or its territories and you want to file your application or petition where you live, go to the Forms section of our website to determine if you can file your form at an international office. This ensures that the receiver will get their payment. They guarantee that the person (or business) being paid will definitely get their money. When you want to purchase a money order, you need to provide money upfront. Money orders are a form of payment that is as good as cash. If you live outside the United States or its territories (A money order must be sent directly to the lockbox, NOT to the facility see information below regarding money orders.) Electronic Payments. Similar to paper checks, money orders are issued in the form of a paper document, and they are used when you want to pay for something. How you pay your USCIS filing fees (including biometric services fees and other fees) will depend on whether you are inside or outside of the United States.
