We used a money gram from Walmart as form of payment, is that okay?

[K1VISAT 7]

We couldn't get a check, and were only able to find money orders up to $500. We got a money gram from Walmart for $535, is that going to be a problem? It doesn't need to be withdrawn from a bank as it's a money gram, the money is already there. Someone tried telling me that's not allowed, so I'd just like to confirm. 

[Hypnos 6,576]

It needs to be a cheque or money order. if it's neither of those things then it will likely not be accepted.

Edited July 1, 2017 by Hypnos

[Redheadguy03 505]

Check or money order. You have to follow the directions exactly as they are, otherwise you'll have issues. 

[Coco8 1,042]

USPS has money orders. 

[K1VISAT 7]

6 minutes ago, Hypnos said:

It needs to be a cheque or money order. if it's neither of those things then it will likely not be accepted.

Ah so you mean to tell me the $535 money gram we shipped off with our petition today is just gone forever? Lol. Ahh wonderful.

I don't understand here. We couldn't get a check, his bank is military and there's no branch we could go to. We tried money orders and nowhere would do them over $500. 

We were told hey go to walmart, they do money orders up to $1,000. We go there today and ask specifically for a money order, she says yes, prints it out, and we leave. We notice it's called a "money gram" but think nothing of it. Really hope this isn't going to be a problem haha

[Hypnos 6,576]

You're likely talking about a Moneygram-branded money order.

[K1VISAT 7]

1 minute ago, Coco8 said:

USPS has money orders. 

We went there today first, and were told " we don't do that here, go to Walmart."

I don't know if it's that tiny little location or what , but we went to so many different places and they either didn't do it there, or nothing over $500.

Just now, Hypnos said:

You're likely talking about a Moneygram-branded money order.

I haven't a clue to be honest haha, I've never used any type of money order. Is that accepted if so?

[Hypnos 6,576]

Yes.

 

Whoever told you USPS doesn't do money orders was very much mistaken.

 

https://www.usps.com/shop/money-orders.htm

[KULtoATL 1,551]

1 minute ago, K1VISAT said:

We went there today first, and were told " we don't do that here, go to Walmart."

I don't know if it's that tiny little location or what , but we went to so many different places and they either didn't do it there, or nothing over $500.

I haven't a clue to be honest haha, I've never used any type of money order. Is that accepted if so?

We used USPS money order for $535. I'm surprised your local USPS doesn't.

[Coco8 1,042]

19 minutes ago, K1VISAT said:

We went there today first, and were told " we don't do that here, go to Walmart."

I don't know if it's that tiny little location or what , but we went to so many different places and they either didn't do it there, or nothing over $500.

I haven't a clue to be honest haha, I've never used any type of money order. Is that accepted if so?

 

People at USPS are often clueless. I usually have to use google the answer my own questions because when I ask the people working there they have no clue. 

[K1VISAT 7]

1 minute ago, Coco8 said:

 

People at USPS are often clueless. I usually have to use google the answer my own questions because when I ask the people working there they have no clue. 

Yeah we were surprised too as we heard that was the place to go to get one. There was only one employee who didn't seem super thrilled to be there haha, long weekend maybe!

I seriously hope us using a "money gram" from walmart was okay, because we shipped it off today. I'm finding no solid answer to this and I'm in a whole new world of anxiety, right when I felt relieved it was finally sent off 

[vocaledge 3,340]

18 minutes ago, K1VISAT said:

Yeah we were surprised too as we heard that was the place to go to get one. There was only one employee who didn't seem super thrilled to be there haha, long weekend maybe!

I seriously hope us using a "money gram" from walmart was okay, because we shipped it off today. I'm finding no solid answer to this and I'm in a whole new world of anxiety, right when I felt relieved it was finally sent off 

My fiancee used a Walmart money order, and it was accepted without a problem.  No need to panic :-)

[K1VISAT 7]

1 minute ago, vocaledge said:

My fiancee used a Walmart money order, and it was accepted without a problem.  No need to panic :-)

THANK YOU! Sending internet hugs! Relief omg. 

[vocaledge 3,340]

Just now, K1VISAT said:

THANK YOU! Sending internet hugs! Relief omg. 

you're welcome. Make sure to join the thread for your month of filers... July I assume if you sent it off today, but its definitely a good thing to follow to get an idea of when your application might finally be approved in 3+ months time.  As an early July filer, you might want to also follow the June thread, as that will also help you have an idea when to start expecting a response.

Welcome to the journey and to the long wait... and most of all, good luck!

[K1VISAT 7]

Just now, vocaledge said:

you're welcome. Make sure to join the thread for your month of filers... July I assume if you sent it off today, but its definitely a good thing to follow to get an idea of when your application might finally be approved in 3+ months time.  As an early July filer, you might want to also follow the June thread, as that will also help you have an idea when to start expecting a response.

Welcome to the journey and to the long wait... and most of all, good luck!

I will do that right now, thank you. I'll follow both!

Thank you so much, I appreciate it. Good luck to you as well!