Paying AoS with credit card

[juancarlos 126]

Hi guys,

 

We are concurrently feeling I-130 and I-485 (with I-131, I-765, I-864, I-944) and we've decided to pay those with a credit card because our bank gives us good deals when paying large amounts of money, like this case. My question is, after reading some old threads in VJ, I concluded that it's better to include TWO G-1450 (form for credit card), one in the envelope for the I-130 and the other for I-485 (including the biometric fee) so, how should I indicate clearly that I'm including 2 two G-1450 to pay each form and state that one includes the biometric fees? When you write a check you can easily state that you are paying for I-485 + biometric fees for example, but I do not see space to write something like that in the G-1450. Any idea? I'm getting paranoid with all these small details.

 

Also please, just to be sure, if I am missing any form in my application let me know,

 

Thank for all your help.

[NancyNguyen 1,657]

One G-1450 for total of 1760. Don't confuse USCIS, they don't like it.

 

G-1450 can be only sent along with your application to lockbox locations. 

 

Authorized amount $1760. Put it on top of your applications. Don't write anything extra on it.  

 

Edited June 6, 2020 by NancyNguyen

[juancarlos 126]

2 minutes ago, NancyNguyen said:

One G-1450 for total of 1760. Don't confuse USCIS, they don't like it.

Thanks Nancy! I read a few threads saying that because I-130 might take a different way once it arrives to USCIS... it would be a good idea to issue two G-1450. That is the reason of my question.

 

If someone paid with credit card recently... what did you do? Did you mentioned it in the cover letter?

[HRQX 4,145]

33 minutes ago, juancarlos said:

We are concurrently feeling I-130 and I-485 (with I-131, I-765, I-864, I-944)

You'll send the following four packets in the same envelope:

• I-130 with I-130A and copy of marriage certificate, G-1450 (for I-130 fee), etc.;
• I-485 with  I-864 and supporting documents, I-944 and supporting documents, electronic I-94 copy, G-1450 (for I-485+biometric fee), etc.;
• I-765 with electronic I-94 copy, etc.; and
• I-131 with electronic I-94 copy, etc.

You'll separate each packet with rubber bands or fasteners: https://www.uscis.gov/forms/forms-information/form-filing-tips

On the G-1450 for I-130 packet put I-130 Petitioner's name in the first row. G-1450 must be the very first page of this packet.

On the G-1450 for I-485 packet put I-485 Applicant's name in the first row. G-1450 must be the very first page of this packet.

Edited June 6, 2020 by HRQX

[NancyNguyen 1,657]

Just now, juancarlos said:

Thanks Nancy! I read a few threads saying that because I-130 might take a different way once it arrives to USCIS... it would be a good idea to issue two G-1450. That is the reason of my question.

 

If someone paid with credit card recently... what did you do? Did you mentioned it in the cover letter?

I didn't even have a cover letter. You submit concurrently then 1 of G-1450 with total amount is enough.

[juancarlos 126]

Ok, @HRQX proposes 2 G-1450 and you one only... I guess either way should be valid.

 

 

[xyz12345 260]

56 minutes ago, juancarlos said:

Ok, @HRQX proposes 2 G-1450 and you one only... I guess either way should be valid.

 

 

You have to read the following on the USCIS website and look at the examples.

https://www.uscis.gov/forms/pay-a-credit-card

 

 

 

Multiple/Combined Applications

You must pay separately for each application, petition, or request you file.

You may pay both the application fee and biometric services fee with one Form G-1450.

If you are paying by credit card, submit one Form G-1450 with each application, petition, or request that you submit.

We will reject your entire package if you submit:

• One Form G-1450 for multiple applications, petitions, or requests
• A check and credit card authorization to split the payment for the same application, petition, or request
• A mix of money orders, checks, and credit card authorizations together for multiple applications, petitions, or requests

Edited June 6, 2020 by xyz12345

[juancarlos 126]

2 minutes ago, xyz12345 said:

You have to read the following on the USCIS website and look at the examples.

https://www.uscis.gov/forms/pay-a-credit-card

 

 

 

Multiple/Combined Applications

You must pay separately for each application, petition, or request you file.

You may pay both the application fee and biometric services fee with one Form G-1450.

If you are paying by credit card, submit one Form G-1450 with each application, petition, or request that you submit.

We will reject your entire package if you submit:

• One Form G-1450 for multiple applications, petitions, or requests
• A check and credit card authorization to split the payment for the same application, petition, or request
• A mix of money orders, checks, and credit card authorizations together for multiple applications, petitions, or requests

Great info! But then, if I am submitting the I-130 together with my I-485... is that count like one application, petition or request or two? 

[xyz12345 260]

2 minutes ago, juancarlos said:

Great info! But then, if I am submitting the I-130 together with my I-485... is that count like one application, petition or request or two? 

I would follow suggestions stated above by HRQX.

[igoyougoduke 1,644]

you are confusing it more than itself . One G-1450  again 

[HRQX 4,145]

45 minutes ago, Donald120383 said:

you are confusing it more than itself . One G-1450  again 

USCIS states two G-1450 forms in OP's case: https://www.uscis.gov/forms/pay-a-credit-card

Edited June 7, 2020 by HRQX

[AJJohnson 0]

We recently submitted our application with the I-130 and I-485. The way we did it is with 2 separate G-1450. They already charged us just last Junr 3rd for both. 

[juancarlos 126]

1 minute ago, AJJohnson said:

We recently submitted our application with the I-130 and I-485. The way we did it is with 2 separate G-1450. They already charged us just last Junr 3rd for both. 

This is really helpful! Thanks!

[abd.alee010320 2]

2 hours ago, AJJohnson said:

We recently submitted our application with the I-130 and I-485. The way we did it is with 2 separate G-1450. They already charged us just last Junr 3rd for both. 

did you get the Email or text Msg after your CC got charge... I just recently filed to and my Card was charge on June 3rd too... didn't receive any email and/or msg...

[AJJohnson 0]

5 minutes ago, abd.alee010320 said:

did you get the Email or text Msg after your CC got charge... I just recently filed to and my Card was charge on June 3rd too... didn't receive any email and/or msg...

Haven't gotten any email or txt message either. Just keeping my eye on the NOA1 on the mail since many people said they haven't gotten notifications even with the G-1145. I'm taking the charges as a good sign that our applications are received and deemed acceptable.