Form G-1450: Pay USCIS Fees by Credit or Debit Card

Mailing an immigration application to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires an electronic payment. You can either make that payment by card using Form G-1450 or by direct bank withdrawal using Form G-1650.

As of October 29, 2025, USCIS no longer accepts personal checks, cashier's checks, or money orders for paper filings, unless you qualify for a payment exemption (Form G-1651, for those without access to banking or electronic payment services, or facing undue hardship).

For everyone else, you need to submit your payment attaching a completed G-1450 (or G-1650) to the top of your full packet and mail it to the correct address based on the instructions of your petition forms.

What is Form G-1450?

Form G-1450 allows you to pay USCIS filing fees by credit card, debit card, or prepaid card when you mail a paper immigration application. You must submit G-1450 with your application, and USCIS uses the payment information to process your filing fee.

Form G-1450 is free to use and is only for eligible paper filings—you pay fees for online filings at Pay.gov at the time of submission.

Who should use Form G-1450?

Use Form G-1450 when you’re mailing a paper petition or application to USCIS, and you’re paying the filing fee by card. If you're submitting an application online, you don’t use Form G-1450; you'll pay electronically during the filing process.

Using the wrong payment method can result in your application being rejected. Inaccuracies, missing signatures, or card declines will also result in rejection, so ensure Form G-1450 is correct.

Which USCIS forms use G-1450?

You can generally use Form G-1450 for USCIS petitions, applications, or forms that you’re mailing to a USCIS lockbox or service center. Do not use it for online submission or when you submit physical forms in-person at a USCIS office.

Common examples of USCIS forms that are eligible for Form G-1450 include:

• Form I-129: Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker
• Form I-130:Petition for Alien Relative
• Form I-140: Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers
• Form I-485: Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
• Form I-765: Application for Employment Authorization
• Form N-400: Application for Naturalization

What payment methods does USCIS accept?

USCIS accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover cards issued by U.S. financial institutions. You may use a credit card, debit card, or eligible prepaid card. USCIS does not accept cards issued by foreign banks, even if they are from one of the accepted credit card brands.

As of July 2026, the USCIS does not accept checks or money orders according to recent policy memos.

What to do if you don’t have an accepted payment method

If you don't have a qualifying U.S.-issued card, then another person, such as a spouse, family member, employer, or friend, may pay your filing fee.

The cardholder will complete and sign Form G-1450 using their own payment information. If the name, credit card information, and signature do not match the person paying, the form will be rejected.

Card transactions are subject to a maximum daily charge limit of $24,999.99.

How do you fill out Form G-1450?

Form G-1450 is a fairly simple form with three main sections, but fill it out carefully because missing or incorrect information can cause USCIS to reject your entire application package.

Applicant information

The first section of G-1450 requires you to enter the legal name of the person filing the immigration application.

Cardholder information

The second section asks you to provide the following information for the cardholder:

• Full name (as it appears on the card)
• Billing address
• Phone number
• Email address
• Signature

The signature must belong to the cardholder, even if someone else is filing the immigration application. Do not forget to sign this form.

Credit card information

The final part of the G-1450 form is where you input the actual card information:

• Card number
• Card type
• Expiration date
• Security code (CVV): A three or four-digit code, generally on the back of the card
• Exact authorized payment amount

Before mailing your packet, double-check every number. Even a small mistake will prevent USCIS from processing your payment.

How do you submit Form G-1450?

Attach Form G-1450 to the front of your paper application packet and mail everything to the USCIS address listed in your application's filing instructions. This will be either a USCIS lockbox or a service center.

Generally, USCIS field offices do not accept G-1450 forms. Check the instructions for your specific form before mailing to confirm which payment methods and filing locations apply.

Avoid using heavy-duty staples or bindings that make the packet difficult to process.

How to submit multiple G-1450 forms

If you're submitting multiple applications that each require separate filing fees, complete a separate Form G-1450 for each payment authorization.

Do not combine fees for multiple packets on a single G-1450. If you do, your petition will be sent back. Each payment authorization should correspond to a single application and fee.

What happens if your Form G-1450 payment is declined?

If USCIS cannot process your card payment, it generally rejects your entire application package. USCIS will not attempt to charge the card again.

If your payment is declined, you'll usually need to correct the issue and resubmit your complete application package. Before mailing your application, confirm that your card is active, has enough available funds, and is unlikely to block a government transaction.

Common reasons for declined payments

• Incorrect card number
• Expired card
• Insufficient available credit or card balance
• Fraud protection is blocking the transaction
• Incorrect payment authorization amount

How much does Form G-1450 cost?

Form G-1450 itself is free. You pay only the USCIS filing fee for your underlying immigration application.

USCIS filing fees change periodically, so always verify the current fee for your form using the official USCIS Fee Schedule.

Common mistakes to avoid when filing Form G-1450

Before mailing your application and G-1450, make sure you:

• Use the latest USCIS version of Form G-1450.
• Enter the correct filing fee.
• Use a U.S.-issued payment card.
• Sign the form or obtain the cardholder's signature if someone else is paying.
• Place Form G-1450 on top of the application packet.
• Avoid using heavy-duty staples or bindings.
• Mail the application to the correct USCIS filing address, based on your application.

File G-1450 with confidence

Ensuring USCIS has your correct payment information is critical yet easy to overlook, given how involved the rest of your petition is. Having an experienced attorney by your side can help streamline this process and reduce the chance of errors—request a consultation with Manifest today to help you chart the smartest path forward, based on your goals and timeline.

FAQs about Form G-1450

Can someone else pay my USCIS filing fee?

Yes, someone other than you can pay your USCIS filing fee, but the cardholder is the one who must complete and sign Form G-1450.

Do I use Form G-1450 for an online USCIS application?

No, Form G-1450 is not used if you’re submitting a USCIS petition or application online. You will use Pay.gov at the time of form submission to pay online. Only use G-1450 if you’re mailing a physical form to USCIS.

Can I use one Form G-1450 for multiple applications?

No, you should generally submit a separate G-1450 payment authorization with each application or petition that requires its own filing fee.

Which credit cards does USCIS accept?

USCIS accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover cards issued by U.S. financial institutions, including credit, debit, and eligible prepaid cards.

What if I don't have a U.S.-issued credit card?

You can have another person pay on your behalf using their qualifying U.S.-issued card, or, if eligible, pay by direct bank withdrawal using Form G-1650. But even in this case, the financial institution you use for direct withdrawal must be based in the U.S.

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