Everything You Need to Know About Form G-1450

What is Form G-1450?

Form G-1450 is a credit card authorization document that accompanies your USCIS application. It collects the applicant’s and cardholder’s information to charge the appropriate filing fee for an immigration benefit request, such as Form I-90 (Green Card replacement), N-400 (Naturalization), or I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative).

The form is placed on top of your application package and securely processed once your submission reaches the Lockbox facility.

Who Should Use Form G-1450?

You should use this form if you:

• Are filing a USCIS form by mail that requires a government filing fee.
• Prefer to pay by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover.
• Have a U.S.-issued credit or debit card.
• Are submitting your package to a Lockbox facility that supports card payments.

Not eligible: Applicants filing online or submitting to USCIS field offices or service centers cannot use this form.

How to Fill Out Form G-1450

1. Applicant’s Name: Write your full legal name exactly as it appears on your immigration form.
2. Billing Information: Provide the name, billing address, and ZIP code linked to the card.
3. Card Details: Select the card type, enter the card number, and specify the expiration date.
4. Payment Amount: Indicate the total fee amount (including biometric services if applicable).
5. Signature and Date: The cardholder must sign and date to authorize the transaction.

Tip: Place Form G-1450 on top of your application packet before mailing it to USCIS. Unsigned or incomplete forms will result in automatic rejection of your entire application.

Key Filing Notes

• Accepted Cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover.
• Payment Processor: U.S. Treasury via Pay.gov.
• Refund Policy: Filing fees are non-refundable, even if your application is rejected or denied.
• Security: USCIS does not retain your card data after processing.
• Declined Payments: If your transaction fails, the agency will reject your entire filing.

Why It Matters

Form G-1450 provides a convenient, secure way to pay filing fees and avoid errors associated with checks or money orders. It:

• Reduces mailing delays and manual processing time.
• Offers real-time payment verification via Pay.gov.
• Helps applicants ensure accurate fee submission.
• Supports electronic record-keeping for USCIS payments.

Using Form G-1450 streamlines the overall filing experience and is particularly beneficial for applicants submitting multiple petitions or family-based filings.