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USCIS Mandates Electronic Payments for Paper Filings by 2025

10/29/2025

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On October 28, 2025, USCIS will require electronic payments for paper-filed forms, via Form G-1450 (credit card) or Form G-1650 (ACH debit).
The change modernizes transactions and reduces delays tied to checks and money orders.
USCIS encourages online filing and provides resources for applicants.
Stakeholders should adopt the new methods before the October 28, 2025 deadline, and the change aligns with Executive Order 14247 on payment processing.

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Story summary

On October 28, 2025, USCIS will require electronic payments for paper-filed forms, via Form G-1450 (credit card) or Form G-1650 (ACH debit).
The change modernizes transactions and reduces delays tied to checks and money orders.
USCIS encourages online filing and provides resources for applicants.
Stakeholders should adopt the new methods before the October 28, 2025 deadline, and the change aligns with Executive Order 14247 on payment processing.