Fill out G-1450 (Authorization for Credit Card Transactions) online
Form G-1450 authorizes USCIS to charge the filing fee for an immigration application or petition to a credit card. It eliminates the need to send a check or money order and speeds up fee processing for paper-filed applications.
How to fill out G-1450 (Authorization for Credit Card Transactions)
Enter cardholder information
Provide the cardholder full legal name, billing address, phone number, and email address. The name must match the name on the credit card.
Enter credit card details
Provide the credit card type (Visa, MasterCard, etc.), the full card number, and the expiration date. Ensure the card will not expire before USCIS processes the payment.
Authorize the payment amount
Enter the exact dollar amount you are authorizing USCIS to charge. This should match the total filing fee (including biometrics fee if applicable) for your application or petition.
Sign and include with your application
Sign and date the form. Include it with your complete application or petition package. USCIS will charge the credit card when the package is processed at the lockbox.
About G-1450 (Authorization for Credit Card Transactions)
Who needs this form
Any applicant, petitioner, or representative who is filing a paper-based immigration application or petition with USCIS and wants to pay the filing fee by credit card instead of check or money order.
Where to submit
Include the completed G-1450 with your application or petition package when mailing to the USCIS lockbox or service center. Do not file it separately.
Source and content freshness
- Reviewed: 2026-02-24
- Filing deadlines may shift for weekends and holidays. Verify due dates with official instructions.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not signing the form, which prevents USCIS from processing the credit card charge
- Providing an expired credit card number or incorrect billing information
- Not authorizing the exact fee amount required for the application or petition being filed
- Using this form for online filings (G-1450 is only for paper-filed applications)
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Can I use a debit card with Form G-1450?
USCIS accepts major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Debit cards that carry a Visa or MasterCard logo and can be processed as credit transactions are generally accepted. Check the latest USCIS fee payment guidance to confirm which card types are currently accepted for your specific form.
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