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2.0

USCIS transitions to electronic fee payments and will phase out check and money order payments

  1. Original Date Announced

    August 29, 2025

    USCIS announced that individuals can now pay USCIS fees through electronic Automated Clearing House (ACH) transactions. Beginning on October 28, 2025, USCIS will phase out paper check and money order fee payments and will only accept ACH, debit, or credit card payments.

    Trump 2.0 [ID #1945]

    2025.08.29 USCIS Policy Alert: Transition to Electronic Payments 2025.08.29 USCIS Policy Manual: Vol. 1 Part B.3 - Fees
  2. Effective Date

    October 28, 2025

Current Status

None

Original Trump Policy Status

Status: Final/Actual
Trump Administration Action: Change in Practice
Agencies Affected: USCIS

Pre Trump-Era Policies

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