Other ways to pay for I-130 processing fee

[Burebista 3]

I am a US citizen and just got married to a Romanian citizen, and we are still in Romania. I see that when I submit the I-130 form, I am instructed to also send a check or money order. However, I don't use personal checks, and don't have access to my bank in order to send a money order. My first instinct was just to wait until I get back to the States, but was curious if there was another, electronic way, to pay the fee. I only send checks electronically via my bank's website. Thanks in advance for any advice.

[marriedtomrg 141]

Checks and money orders are the accepted forms of payment. It doesn't have to be a personal check...it could be a certified check from the bank (in the Philippines we call them Manager's Checks...I think around here they call them bank drafts? not sure...). There's a fee you have to pay the bank so they will issue a check for you to attach to the I-130.

Hope that helps.

(Of course they will take the funds out of your account.)

I am a US citizen and just got married to a Romanian citizen, and we are still in Romania. I see that when I submit the I-130 form, I am instructed to also send a check or money order. However, I don't use personal checks, and don't have access to my bank in order to send a money order. My first instinct was just to wait until I get back to the States, but was curious if there was another, electronic way, to pay the fee. I only send checks electronically via my bank's website. Thanks in advance for any advice.

Edited October 14, 2010 by marriedtomrg

[payxibka 10,047]

Checks and money orders are the accepted forms of payment. It doesn't have to be a personal check...it could be a certified check from the bank (in the Philippines we call them Manager's Checks...I think around here they call them bank drafts? not sure...). There's a fee you have to pay the bank so they will issue a check for you to attach to the I-130.

Hope that helps.

(Of course they will take the funds out of your account.)

Except it must be drawn on a US bank... drawing on a foreign bank does not work.

OP: You may simply need to wait until you are stateside or send the package to a friend or family member and have them write the check on your behalf

[pushbrk 13,248]

Except it must be drawn on a US bank... drawing on a foreign bank does not work.

OP: You may simply need to wait until you are stateside or send the package to a friend or family member and have them write the check on your behalf

[LotofPatience 65]

Except it must be drawn on a US bank... drawing on a foreign bank does not work.

OP: You may simply need to wait until you are stateside or send the package to a friend or family member and have them write the check on your behalf

[EllaC 190]

I am a US citizen and just got married to a Romanian citizen, and we are still in Romania. I see that when I submit the I-130 form, I am instructed to also send a check or money order. However, I don't use personal checks, and don't have access to my bank in order to send a money order. My first instinct was just to wait until I get back to the States, but was curious if there was another, electronic way, to pay the fee. I only send checks electronically via my bank's website. Thanks in advance for any advice.

Are you able to remain here for another 5 months(If you came in September, October would be your second month here. So 4 more?)? If you stay in RO for 6 months, then you can process your case through DCF, which stands for Direct Consular Filing. It's a short process, it can only take 2 weeks here in RO and your fiancé(e) receives her GC in mail soon after going to the USA.

Edited October 15, 2010 by Ella & Octav

[Burebista 3]

Thanks for all the helpful replies. We've decided to wait until I return home before submitting the paperwork.

[Burebista 3]

I-797C, Notice of Action received. Now comes the long wait, da?

[Never_lose_hope 10]

I-797C, Notice of Action received. Now comes the long wait, da?

Of course. Start the counting of five months from the notice date.

Cip.