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Form G-1450: Authorization for Credit Card Transactions
DHS Form G-1450 is used to authorize credit card transactions for applications, petitions, or requests filed with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; it processes payments up to the authorized amount.
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USCIS Form G-1450 - Authorization for Credit Card Transactions
DHS Form G-1450 is used to authorize credit card transactions for applications, petitions, or requests filed with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; it processes payments up to the authorized amount.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The credit card MUST be issued by a U.S. bank for payment to process successfully.
- 2Failing to sign each Form G-1450 submission.
- 3Not ensuring the credit card is issued by a U.S. bank.
- 4Omitting the authorized payment amount on Form G-1450.
- 5Typing or printing information illegibly in black ink.
Plain English
This form allows a person or entity to pay filing fees directly using a credit card when submitting paperwork to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). By completing and signing Form G-1450, the filer authorizes DHS to charge their specified credit card for the required fee. The payment is processed through the Pay.gov Trusted Collection Service.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Not stated in the official source regarding a specific deadline; however, the form must be submitted when filing an application, petition, or request with DHS.
- 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 this form when paying an application, petition, or request filing fee with U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) by credit card.
- Do not use it when you are submitting payments via check or money order; the instructions focus on credit card transactions.
- Check Form G-1450 itself when authorizing a payment for an application, petition, or request.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Filing fee is required but method is not specified
Use this form if credit card payment is the chosen method.
✓ Check that you are using the correct form number.
Payment is for biometric services only
This form authorizes payment for filing fees and biometric services fees.
✓ Verify the amount matches the fee listed on your associated benefit request form.
Filing with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
CBP receives SORN coverage from DHS/CBP-003 Credit/Debit Card Data System of Records.
✓ Ensure you are submitting the authorization alongside the appropriate CBP filing package.
Deadline or filing window
There is no specific filing deadline stated on Form G-1450; however, the form must accompany an application, petition, or request being filed with DHS. If submitted without authorization, DHS will reject the case due to lack of payment.
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
Authorized Payment Amount
The specific dollar amount to be charged · Form G-1450 (line)
Credit Card Number
The 16-digit number on the card · Form G-1450 (line)
Authorized Signature
The physical signature of the credit card holder · Form G-1450 (signature line)
Credit Card Type
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover · Form G-1450 (line)
Daytime Telephone Number
The holder's contact number · Form G-1450 (line)
Expiration Date
Month and year in mm/yyyy format · Form G-1450 (line)
Before you submit
- 1Verify the credit card is issued by a U.S. bank.
- 2Ensure all fees are submitted in the exact amounts required on your filing package.
- 3Confirm that you have entered the correct Credit Card Number and CVV Code.
- 4Check that the Authorized Payment Amount matches the fee being paid.
- 5Verify that the credit card expiration date is current (mm/yyyy).
- 6Place Form G-1450 ON TOP of your application, petition, or request package.
- 7Confirm that the Credit Card Holder's Signature is present on the form.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all fields on Form G-1450, including the Authorized Payment Amount and credit card details.
- 2Sign each Form G-1450 properly as the credit card holder.
- 3Place the completed Form G-1450 directly ON TOP of your application, petition, or request package.
- 4Submit the entire package to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for payment processing.
Known limitations
- 1The credit card must be issued by a U.S. bank.
- 2If the credit card is declined, DHS will reject the application, petition, or request for lack of payment and will not attempt to process it a second time.
- 3DHS cannot process credit card payments without an authorized signature on Form G-1450.
- 4The form authorizes payment up to the amount specified in the 'Authorized Payment Amount' field.
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Compact field-by-field guide
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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Fillable formOpen in Editor->The current edition of Form G-1450 has a revision date of 02/06/26; the instructions direct users to www.uscis.gov for the latest version.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the revision date reads 02/06/26.
- Fee amount — ensure all fees are submitted in the exact amounts listed on your form.
- Mailing address — not stated in the official source (verify on the agency site).
- Signature — confirm that each Form G-1450 is properly signed by the credit card holder.
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After you file
- 1Place Form G-1450 ON TOP of your application, petition, or request package when submitting it to DHS.
- 2Keep a copy of your completed Form G-1450 for future review and records.
- 3The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will process the case once the payment is received in full.
- 4If you submit this form, DHS uses the provided information to process a credit card payment through the U.S. Department of Treasury Pay.gov Trusted Collection Service (TCS).
Sources
- SRCInstructions p.1 — Purpose of Form G-1450 is to pay the filing fee for an application, petition, or request with U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) by credit card.
- SRCInstructions p.1 — DHS will use the information provided on Form G-1450 to process a payment up to the amount authorized through the U.S. Department of Treasury Pay.gov Trusted Collection Service (TCS).
- SRCInstructions p.1 — The credit card must be issued by a U.S. bank.
- SRCInstructions p.1 — DHS will reject your application, petition, or request for lack of payment if your credit card is declined and will not attempt to process it a second time.
- SRCForm p.1 — All three sections—'Applicant's/Petitioner's/Requester's Information,' 'Credit Card Billing Information,' and 'Credit Card Information'—must be completed, and the form must be signed.
- SRCForm p.1 — The credit card must be issued by a U.S. bank (repeated note).
- SRCForm p.1 — Failure to provide requested information may result in DHS and your financial institution not accepting the payment.
- SRCInstructions p.1 — For more details, visit www.uscis.gov/g-1450.
Common confusion points
What must I do with my completed Form G-1450?
Place it on top of your application, petition, or request package.
Does the credit card have to be from a U.S. bank?
Yes; the source explicitly states that the credit card must be issued by a U.S. bank.
What happens if my credit card payment fails?
DHS will reject your application, petition, or request for lack of payment and will not try processing it again.
Where do I put the signature on Form G-1450?
Signatures are required in multiple places: Credit Card Holder's Signature (under Billing Information) and Credit Card Holder's Signature (at the end of the form).
What information must be typed or printed legibly?
All requested information, including names, addresses, card numbers, and dates, must be typed or printed legibly in black ink.
Can DHS share my payment info with other groups?
Yes; DHS may share the information with USCIS personnel/contractors, other Federal, state, local, and authorized organizations.
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⚠ If something goes wrong
- If your credit card is declined, you must ensure payment via another method since DHS will not attempt a second charge.
Questions about USCIS Form G-1450
What is USCIS Form G-1450 used for?
This form allows a person or entity to pay filing fees directly using a credit card when submitting paperwork to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). By completing and signing Form G-1450, the filer authorizes DHS to charge their specified credit card for the required fee. The payment is processed through the Pay.gov Trusted Collection Service.
Who must file USCIS Form G-1450?
Any individual or party filing an application, petition, or request with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must use Form G-1450 to pay by credit card.
What information does USCIS Form G-1450 require?
The form collects information across three main sections: Applicant's/Petitioner's/Requester's Information, Credit Card Billing Information, and Credit Card Information. Specific details include the authorized payment amount and the holder's billing address.
Where do I file USCIS Form G-1450?
The completed Form G-1450 should be placed ON TOP of the application, petition, or request package being filed. Additional information on where to file is available via the USCIS Contact Center at uscis.gov/contactcenter.
How do I complete USCIS Form G-1450?
First, complete all three sections: Applicant's/Petitioner's/Requester's Information, Credit Card Billing Information, and Credit Card Information. Next, ensure you provide legible details in black ink. Finally, the form must be properly signed by the credit card holder before submission.
What happens if USCIS Form G-1450 is filed incorrectly?
If the credit card submitted with Form G-1450 is declined, DHS will reject the associated application, petition, or request for lack of payment and will not attempt a second processing.
What must I do with my completed Form G-1450?
Place it on top of your application, petition, or request package.
Does the credit card have to be from a U.S. bank?
Yes; the source explicitly states that the credit card must be issued by a U.S. bank.
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