New USCIS Policy: Electronic Fee Payments Required After October 28, 2025

On August 29, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a major update to its fee payment process: the agency will phase out paper checks and money orders by October 28, 2025. Additionally, effective immediately, individuals can pay fees electronically via direct debit from U.S. bank accounts using Form G-1650, Authorization for ACH Transactions.

Quick Hits

• USCIS now allows fee payments via electronic debit from U.S. bank accounts using Form G-1650.
• After October 28, 2025, USCIS will only accept ACH debit (Form G-1650) or credit card (Form G-1450) payments; paper checks and money orders will be accepted until then.

Form G-1650, Authorization for ACH Transactions, must be completed and signed before filing with applications, petitions, or requests. The new ACH debit payment option complements the existing credit card payment option using Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions, providing individuals with multiple