G-1450: How to Pay USCIS Fees by Card
- When mailing a USCIS application, you must pay either by card using Form G-1450 or by bank withdrawal using Form G-1650.
- Form G-1450 allows you to pay by credit cards, debit cards, and prepaid cards issued by U.S. banks.
- Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover are all accepted.
- It’s free to file G-1450.
Mailing an immigration application to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires electronic payment. You cannot pay by personal checks, money orders, or cashier’s checks for most paper filings as of October 2025.
There are two ways to pay by mail: Form G-1450 for card payments, and Form G-1650 for direct bank withdrawals. Submit the wrong method and USCIS will reject the entire application.
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What Is Form G-1450?
Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions, tells USCIS to charge a filing fee using the credit, debit, or prepaid card information you provide. You don’t file G-1450 on its own. It accompanies another petition or application—such as Form I-130, I-485, I-765, or N-400—iof you are mailing physical forms. When your packet is ready to mail, place the completed G-1450 on top, before any other documents.
The latest edition of G-1450 is dated Feb. 6, 2026, though USCIS will accept prior editions, and it’s available free at uscis.gov.
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When can you use Form G-1450?
Use Form G-1450 if you are mailing a paper application to a USCIS Lockbox or service center and you want to pay the filing fee by card. This form offers one of two accepted payment methods for mail-based filings. The other is Form G-1650, which authorizes a direct withdrawal from a U.S. bank account. Both are free to file.
Don’t include a G-1450 with online applications. You pay online filings through Pay.gov at the time of submission. You don’t need a separate payment form.
Form G-1450 is also not accepted at most USCIS field offices. Check the instructions for your specific form before mailing to confirm which payment methods and filing locations apply.
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What cards does USCIS accept?
USCIS accepts credit, debit, or prepaid cards that are Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover—as long as the card is issued by a U.S. bank.
USCIS does not accept foreign-issued cards. If you don’t have a U.S.-issued card, a family member, friend, or employer can pay on your behalf. The cardholder completes and signs the G-1450 using their own card information.
There’s no surcharge for paying by card. The Department of the Treasury sets a daily limit of $24,999.99 per card.
How to fill out Form G-1450
Download the current version of G-1450 from USCIS and type or print in black ink. The form has three sections:
- Applicant’s/petitioner’s/requester’s information: Enter the full legal name of the person filing the immigration application—first, middle, and last.
- Credit card billing information: Enter the cardholder’s name exactly as it appears on the card. This may be a different person than the applicant. Then enter the cardholder’s full billing address: street, apartment or suite number if applicable, city, state, and ZIP code. The cardholder, not the applicant, must sign. A missing signature will cause USCIS to reject the application. Also enter the cardholder’s daytime phone number and email address.
- Credit card information: Enter the card number, select the card type, and enter the expiration date in mm/yyyy format. The Feb. 26, 2026 edition of the form added a CVV field, for the three- or four-digit code on your card. Finally, enter the exact authorized payment amount.
How to submit Form G-1450 with your application
Place the completed G-1450 on top of your application packet. Don’t use heavy-duty staples or anything else that would make your packet difficult to disassemble.
“I always include a copy of the credit card front and back,” said Manifest immigration attorney Ana Gabriela Urizar. “This can help prevent rejections.”
Mail the full packet to the lockbox address listed in the “Where to File” section of the instructions for your specific form. Addresses vary by form type and location.
Each application requires its own G-1450. Don’t combine fees for multiple applications on a single form.
If the filing fee exceeds your card’s available balance, you can split the payment across multiple cards. Complete one G-1450 per card, with each form showing its portion of the total. All cards must be U.S.-issued.
What happens if your G-1450 payment is declined?
If USCIS can’t process your card payment, your entire application will be rejected and returned. USCIS doesn’t retry declined payments, not even once. You’ll need to resubmit everything.
Before mailing, confirm that your card details are correct, that your available balance covers the full fee, and that your bank isn’t likely to flag the charge as fraud.
What to know about G-1450 filing fees in 2026
The authorized payment field on Form G-1450 should reflect the exact fee for your application. USCIS will reject any filling that includes the wrong amount. There is no additional cost for Form G-1450.
USCIS fees change regularly. Always verify the current amount for your specific form at uscis.gov/g-1055 before completing the authorized payment amount field.
Check before you mail
A rejected application means starting over with new forms, new fees, and lost time. The rules around USCIS payments have changed significantly, and the cost of submitting an outdated fee amount or the wrong payment method is steep.
If you’re unsure which forms are needed for your case, what the current fees are, or how to put together a complete application package, an immigration attorney experienced in your visa category can help you prepare a filing that meets current USCIS requirements.
Request a consultation with Manifest Law today.
FAQs about Form G-1450
Can I pay multiple forms with one G-1450?
No, you can’t use a single G-1450 for multiple fees. You should submit a separate G-1450 for each application, petition, or request that requires a filing fee.
Does USCIS save my payment information?
No, USCIS destroys these forms and all other bank or credit card information after they complete the transaction.
How long does it take for the charge to appear after submitting G-1450?
USCIS doesn’t give a specific timeframe. Soon after your application is accepted, you’ll see a charge from USCIS on your credit card statement.
Can someone else pay my USCIS fees with their credit card?
Yes. Anyone can pay USCIS fees on your behalf as long as they complete and sign the G-1450 using their own credit card information.
What if I don’t have a U.S. bank account or credit card?
U.S.-issued, prepaid Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover cards are accepted with Form G-1450. Alternatively, someone with a qualifying U.S. account can pay on your behalf by direct bank transfer, using Form G-1650.
