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Form G-1450: Authorization for Credit Card Transactions
Form G-1450 is the USCIS Authorization for Credit Card Transactions. It is used to pay filing fees with a credit card instead of a check or money order.
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USCIS Form G-1450 - Authorization for Credit Card Transactions
Form G-1450 is the USCIS Authorization for Credit Card Transactions. It is used to pay filing fees with a credit card instead of a check or money order.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1A single digit error in the credit‑card number can cause the entire filing to be rejected.
- 2Typo in card number or expiration date
- 3Fee amount does not match the required amount
- 4Billing address mismatch with card issuer
- 5Signature missing or illegible
Plain English
When you need to send money to USCIS, you can fill out this one‑page form to let them charge your credit card. It replaces a paper check and speeds up payment processing.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Use it at the same time you file the main immigration application or petition that requires a fee; the payment must be submitted before USCIS can accept the case.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use when you want to pay a USCIS filing fee with a credit card.
- Do not use for fee waivers or when a check/money order is required.
- If the filing type only allows electronic payment through myUSCIS, use the online payment portal instead.
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Use this form or another form?
Fee waiver needed
No credit‑card payment allowed
✓ Verify eligibility before filing
Bank draft preferred
Use a personal check or money order
✓ Ensure correct mailing address
Electronic only filing
No paper G‑1450 accepted
✓ Follow portal prompts
Deadline or filing window
USCIS will not accept the application until the fee is successfully charged. The payment must be submitted at the time of filing; there is no separate deadline beyond the filing deadline for the underlying petition or application.
- —Fee amount | copy from application instructions | Fee to enter on G‑1450 | Verify exact dollar amount
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
Applicant name
Printed name on application · Application form header
Card number
16‑digit credit‑card number · Card front
Expiration date
MM/YY from card · Card front
Billing address
Address on card statement · Card issuer records
Signature
Hand‑signed on G‑1450 · Applicant’s signature line
Before you submit
- 1Fee amount matches the amount in the filing instructions.
- 2Card number entered without spaces or dashes.
- 3Expiration date is current and not past the filing date.
- 4Billing address exactly matches the card issuer’s record.
- 5Cardholder name matches the name on the credit‑card statement.
- 6Form signed in ink (if paper) and dated.
- 7Form attached to the top of the application package.
- 8Mailing envelope addressed to the correct USCIS filing location.
- 9Copy of the completed G‑1450 retained for personal records.
How to file this form
- 1Print or download the latest G‑1450 PDF from USCIS.gov.
- 2Enter the fee amount shown on the specific application’s instructions.
- 3Fill in all cardholder fields legibly in black ink.
- 4Sign and date the form.
- 5Place the completed G‑1450 on top of the application packet.
- 6Mail the packet to the address listed for that form type, using a trackable service.
- 7If filing online, upload a scanned copy of the signed G‑1450 where prompted.
Known limitations
- 1Form does not accept debit cards or prepaid gift cards.
- 2USCIS may reject the payment if the card issuer flags the transaction.
- 3No automatic confirmation of payment receipt; you must wait for USCIS receipt notice.
- 4Only one G‑1450 can be used per filing; additional fees require a new form.
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Applicant Info
3 items
Your current legal name.
MM/DD/YYYY.
Alien Registration Number if previously assigned.
Details
1 items
The specific reason or legal basis for filing this form.
Evidence
1 items
List of documents supporting this application.
Signatures
2 items
Sign under penalty of perjury.
MM/DD/YYYY.
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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date – verify the form is the latest version (current as of 02/2024).
- Fee – confirm the exact amount listed in the filing instructions.
- Mailing address – use the address specific to the application type.
- Signature line – ensure a wet signature if filing on paper.
- Card type – only Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover are accepted.
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After you file
- 1Monitor email and USCIS account for a receipt notice confirming fee payment.
- 2Keep the signed G‑1450 copy and mailing receipt for at least 6 months.
- 3If no receipt is received within 30 days, contact USCIS Customer Service.
- 4Update your case status online to verify the fee was applied.
- 5If payment is rejected, prepare a new G‑1450 with a different card promptly.
Sources
- SRCUSCIS Form G‑1450 PDF headeridentifies form name and purpose.
- SRCUSCIS filing instructionslist fee amounts and acceptable payment methods.
- SRCUSCIS websitestates accepted credit‑card brands.
- SRCForm G‑1450shows fields for name, card number, expiration, billing address, signature.
- SRCUSCIS policy manualnotes that payment must be received before case acceptance.
- SRCNot clearly stated in the provided official sourceelectronic upload procedure specifics.
- SRCNot clearly stated in the provided official sourceexact processing time for payment verification.
Common confusion points
Credit‑card vs. debit‑card
USCIS only accepts credit cards on G‑1450
→ Verify card type before filling
Fee amount
Different forms have different fees
→ Double‑check the specific application’s fee schedule
Signature requirement
Some users think a typed name is enough
→ Use a handwritten ink signature
Mailing address
Addresses vary by form type
→ Use the address listed in the current form instructions
Online vs. paper filing
Users assume G‑1450 works for all online cases
→ Confirm the case type allows paper credit‑card authorization
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⚠ If something goes wrong
- File a new G‑1450 with corrected card info or use Form G‑1145 for electronic receipt of errors.
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