One of the most critical parts of any immigration journey is being able to pay for the entire process. Form G-1450 allows immigrants interested in coming to the U.S. to do just that – pay for the USCIS immigration fees. This page will teach you about the USCIS credit card form, G-1450 issues, reasons for G-1450 rejection, and much more! After all, you don’t want USCIS to halt your immigration due to unnecessary issues with your payment.
What Is Form G-1450?
G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions, is a document that authorizes USCIS to make a one-time payment toward an applicant’s USCIS immigration fees and biometrics, using a credit card or a debit card. The credit or debit card must be issued by a U.S.-based bank/financial institution.
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G-1450 Requirements
There is no requirement as to who should submit Form G-1450. You can either submit payments for USCIS fees online via your USCIS account or submit payments via the G-1450 and G-1650 forms.
USCIS will only accept the following cards:
- Visa
- American Express
- MasterCard
- Discover
You must have an available balance on your credit card to cover the entire fee. Otherwise, the payment will not process.
You must submit the form with the primary application that you are filing.
For instance, if you are filing an I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, you must include the G-1450 in your package.
Please note that you can use G-1450 for forms submitted at a USCIS Lockbox facility. Mail your application, petition, or request to the lockbox location listed in the “Where to File” section of the webpage for the form you are submitting.
Can I Use a Debit Card for Form G-1450?
Yes, you may use a debit card or credit card to pay for USCIS fees with Form G-1450.
How To Fill Out Form G-1450
Unlike other USCIS forms, G-1450 is relatively easy to complete. It is a one-page form with an instructions sheet attached. You can consult these filing tips if you are unsure how to fill out USCIS forms:
- Visit the USCIS website: Print the most up-to-date version of the G-145o form
- Fill out your information: Provide the credit card holder’s billing information, contact information, card information, and billing address. You must include the credit card holder’s contact information and a wet signature.
- Verify your submission for accuracy: Ensure that you have not misspelled anything or forgotten to fill out parts of the form.
- Scan and print the completed form: Keep a copy for your records.
- Check your bank account: You may use only one payment card to cover the entire fee or split the payment across multiple cards by completing separate Form G-1450s for each card.
- Submit the form: Ensure that you also include the primary application form to a lockbox facility
- If you are filing several immigration applications, then you must submit separate G-1450 forms with each immigration application.
USCIS will not accept any stamped or electronically written names in place of a wet signature (written in ink).
Form G-1450 Fee
There are no fees for filing the G-1450. However, by including a signed Form G-1450 in your visa application, you authorize USCIS to charge your debit or credit card to pay for the fees associated with the visa you are applying for.
For example, if you are filing an I-751, USCIS will charge your card $750 to remove conditions of residence, but you will not be charged an additional fee for Form G-1450.
G-1450 Rejection: Top Reasons
To avoid your G-1450 rejection and USCIS delaying your immigration process, you must include one G-1450 for each visa application that you are submitting. If you submit several forms, each form should have a separate G-1450 attached. DO NOT:
- Use a card with insufficient funds
- Include more than one G-1450 to cover with multiple cards partially
- Include a variation of G-1450, money orders, or checks with your application
- Include G-1450 with another type of payment to partially cover the fee for both
- Use an expired card, or a card where the expiration date is approaching
G-1450 Rejected?
If USCIS rejects your G-1450, you will receive a G-1450 rejection letter, which should say something along the lines of:
“Your G-1450 Authorization for Credit Card Transactions is invalid due to being incomplete, and/or the provided credit card information was denied. You may resubmit your request as a new filing if you can correct the issue that caused the rejection.”
USCIS Forms You Can Pay For Using Form G-1450
You can use Form G-1450 to pay the government fees for almost any immigration application accepted at a USCIS Lockbox facility.
Examples of USCIS forms that would accept Form G-1450 include: Petition for Alien Fiance: Form I-129F; Petition for Alien Relative: Form I-130; Application for Travel Document: Form I-131; Immigration Petition for Alien Worker: Form I-140; Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status: Form I-485; Application for Naturalization: N-400
Your Credit Card Number On G-1450
USCIS destroys all G-1450 forms after processing them, and they will not share your credit card information with any other third party. However, you must be confident that you filled out the form correctly and have an available balance in your account to cover the fees. Otherwise, you will receive a G-1450 rejection letter.
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G-140 Frequently Asked Questions
Where To Get G-1450?
You can download G-1450 or ask for it at your nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Please note that many forms are frequently updated by the USCIS.
Who is the applicant on G-1450?
The applicant on a G-1450 is the primary person using the G-1450 to pay. So, for example, if Bob Smith were filing an I-751, his name should also be listed in the "applicant" section of the G-1450.
When do you not need to file G-1450 form?
If you are filing a form online, you don't have to mail your G-1450. Instead, the USCIS system will allow you to pay the fees online with a credit or debit card.
What credit cards are accepted as payment?
The accepted credit cards are Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover card. Credit cards issued by foreign banks are not accepted.
Can I Use Debit Card For G-1450?
Yes, you can use your debit card to make a payment on form G-1450.
How long does it take to process G-1450 form?
Typically, when the petition form is received, the G-1450 form is processed almost immediately, and you will see the charge on your card.