Personal Check

[Ben-Zhanna 1]

Is it me?, or can I not find the answer to this question?

I'm sending in my I-129F package tomorrow. I'm going to use a personal check for the $455 fee so I can track it, but do I "Pay to the order of" USCIS? I'm almost positive this correct but I cannot find a confirmation on this site. Much thanks to anyone you can calm my thoughts.

B

[Aziraphale 0]

Is it me?, or can I not find the answer to this question?

I'm sending in my I-129F package tomorrow. I'm going to use a personal check for the $455 fee so I can track it, but do I "Pay to the order of" USCIS? I'm almost positive this correct but I cannot find a confirmation on this site. Much thanks to anyone you can calm my thoughts.

B

Hi, actually the check should be made out to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Good luck!

[happywifeymom 4]

Is it me?, or can I not find the answer to this question?

I'm sending in my I-129F package tomorrow. I'm going to use a personal check for the $455 fee so I can track it, but do I "Pay to the order of" USCIS? I'm almost positive this correct but I cannot find a confirmation on this site. Much thanks to anyone you can calm my thoughts.

B

We always use personal check in dealing with USCIS fees. Just write to U.S Department of Homeland Security as the payee.

[Bobby+Umit 161]

For reference:

USCIS Paying Immigration fees

Pay close attention on how to write out the check - in particular, note 4.

[pushbrk 12,877]

Is it me?, or can I not find the answer to this question?

I'm sending in my I-129F package tomorrow. I'm going to use a personal check for the $455 fee so I can track it, but do I "Pay to the order of" USCIS? I'm almost positive this correct but I cannot find a confirmation on this site. Much thanks to anyone you can calm my thoughts.

B

This is covered clearly in the I-129F instructions. You already have the answer to this specific question but I strongly urge you to carefully study those instructions so you know what else you may have missed. Also, paying a fee of $455 is applicable to filing a petition for a fiancee. You posted in the K3 (spouse visa but obsolete) forum. Just what are you filing for? We don't have a forum designed to discuss the N/A visa from the nation of N/A. Please fill in your profile information.

Edited May 10, 2010 by pushbrk

[Ben-Zhanna 1]

Thank you, everyone, for the feedback. The link was exactly what I was having trouble locating. Pushbrk, I have paid close attention to the I-129F package checklist and assembling instructions. From what I can tell, there are no exact instructions pertaining to this topic other than :1.Payment as required by USCIS. Use a personal check so you can track the payment. Money Orders are also accepted.

Perhaps I'm overlooking a link. Anyways, I do appreciate the concern. Thank you. Oh, and my profile is updated. I am in fact a Newbie. Forgive me!

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Thank you, everyone, for the feedback. The link was exactly what I was having trouble locating. Pushbrk, I have paid close attention to the I-129F package checklist and assembling instructions. From what I can tell, there are no exact instructions pertaining to this topic other than :1.Payment as required by USCIS. Use a personal check so you can track the payment. Money Orders are also accepted.

Perhaps I'm overlooking a link. Anyways, I do appreciate the concern. Thank you. Oh, and my profile is updated. I am in fact a Newbie. Forgive me!

Then I will move this to K-1 Process. (from K-3)

[pushbrk 12,877]

Thank you, everyone, for the feedback. The link was exactly what I was having trouble locating. Pushbrk, I have paid close attention to the I-129F package checklist and assembling instructions. From what I can tell, there are no exact instructions pertaining to this topic other than :1.Payment as required by USCIS. Use a personal check so you can track the payment. Money Orders are also accepted.

Perhaps I'm overlooking a link. Anyways, I do appreciate the concern. Thank you. Oh, and my profile is updated. I am in fact a Newbie. Forgive me!

You are not overlooking a link. You have overlooked reading the I-129F instructions. Go to USCIS.gov click on forms, then download and study the I-129F instructions. You'll find instructions on making out the check on page 5 bottom right.

[Rebecca Jo 1,962]

This is covered clearly in the I-129F instructions. You already have the answer to this specific question but I strongly urge you to carefully study those instructions so you know what else you may have missed. Also, paying a fee of $455 is applicable to filing a petition for a fiancee. You posted in the K3 (spouse visa but obsolete) forum. Just what are you filing for? We don't have a forum designed to discuss the N/A visa from the nation of N/A. Please fill in your profile information.

Do you have to be so rude to a new person who is clearly trying to learn?

[kjmel38 1]

Is it me?, or can I not find the answer to this question?

I'm sending in my I-129F package tomorrow. I'm going to use a personal check for the $455 fee so I can track it, but do I "Pay to the order of" USCIS? I'm almost positive this correct but I cannot find a confirmation on this site. Much thanks to anyone you can calm my thoughts.

B

Used your personal check is ok, and Pay to: USCIS , thats the way my Husband do , when he filed for my I-129 F. It was approved and I am now living with him.

[Terry&Tigger 4]

bnjmn,

pushbrk obviously meant the Instructions to I-129F downloadable from USCIS official site , from the same page where you download the I-129F itself. You were talking about the K1 Step-By-Step Guide here on VJ.

quoting the official instructions for you once again:

Make the check or money order payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If you live in Guam and are filing your petition there, make it payable to Treasurer, Guam.

If you live in the U.S. Virgin Islands and are filing your petition there, make it payable to Commissioner of Finance of the Virgin Islands.

NOTE: Please spell out U.S. Department of Homeland Security; do not use the initials "USDHS" or "DHS."

Notice to Those Making Payment by Check. If you send us a check, it will be converted into an electronic funds transfer (EFT). This means we will copy your check and use the account information on it to electronically debit your account for the amount of the check. The debit from your account will usually take 24 hours, and will be shown on your regular account statement.

You will not receive your original check back. We will destroy your original check, but we will keep a copy of it. If the EFT cannot be processed for technical reasons, you authorize us to process the copy in place of your original check. If the EFT cannot be completed because of insufficient funds, we may try to make the transfer up to two times

[Ben-Zhanna 1]

Thanks T&T for the most accurate of replies. The package was mailed today by Certified Mail. Feels good to get the process started...

[DoroChu 1]

Is it me?, or can I not find the answer to this question?

I'm sending in my I-129F package tomorrow. I'm going to use a personal check for the $455 fee so I can track it, but do I "Pay to the order of" USCIS? I'm almost positive this correct but I cannot find a confirmation on this site. Much thanks to anyone you can calm my thoughts.

B

Hello Benchik,

According to USCIS instruction guide for completing Form I-129F; it is stated on page 5 under "What is the filing Fee" that

Use the following guidelines when you prepare your check or money order for the Form I-129F fee:

1. The check or money order must be drawn on a bank or other financial institution located in the United States and must be payable in U.S. currency; and

2. Make the check or money order payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security........

So my dear, is either you use a check or money order. During my time I used money order payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security. All the necessary information you need is in the USCIS instruction guide. That is what I used, so study it carefully before you fill the Form I-129F, and then you are set to go. I wish you and your fiance(e) succeess indeed in your filing. I filed mine in March and I excepting the approval anytime soon.

ALL THE BEST.

[Terry&Tigger 4]

Benchik,

ok,a Russian Fiancée... now I know why the nickname

You are welcome, and congrats on starting your visa journey. We have also just filed our I-129F, and one of us is also a Russian and ...ummm another one is ALSO apparently American Lets keep in touch as the visa journeys continue, what do you say?

[Ben-Zhanna 1]

Terry,

Having a comrade for this process would be most welcomed! Thank you for the well thoughts and congratulations to you also. This should be a fun process, as the end result will be very rewarding!

~Ben