Issues with USCIS ELIS - Paying immigrant fee

[Naddy&Mikey 2]

I don't know if it's just me or if the websites down, but for the last few hours I have been trying to pay the $165 immigrant fee on the USCIS ELIS website. I have created an account and done everything it's asked. When I sign in it goes to a page where it's meant to say "step-by-step Online Application" and then from the drop down menu your meant to select "USCIS Immigrant Fee". No where on the page does it give me this option. I don't know what to do? Is there any other way of paying this fee other than online?

[Cathi 5,748]

try another browser perhaps

[A&K_2013 16]

You have to click apply online on the left and then it will give you the option in a drop down menu to pay the immigrant fee

[NikLR 13,227]

Mine isn't working either and I've tried in IE and chrome.

[Naddy&Mikey 2]

try another browser perhaps

I tried another browser, it didn't work!

You have to click apply online on the left and then it will give you the option in a drop down menu to pay the immigrant fee

I clicked apply online and it still shows a blank screen

Mine isn't working either and I've tried in IE and chrome.

Atleast it's not just me.

[Naddy&Mikey 2]

This is the page that comes up when I click 'Apply Online'

[Darnell 8,478]

what 'status' did you select as 'you' ??

i can't remember the choices, but you might want to create a new account, and select an option that reflects the visa holder, not an agent, not an attorney.

[Naddy&Mikey 2]

what 'status' did you select as 'you' ??

i can't remember the choices, but you might want to create a new account, and select an option that reflects the visa holder, not an agent, not an attorney.

I chose the Applicant (Apply benefit for myself) tab.....So I'm sure I selected the right one because the only other option was for a person of legal standing....

I'm just thinking the site is down!

[Darnell 8,478]

ya - maybe that's it , really?

there's probably some back end database that's busted, or the connection to it is busted.

[Naddy&Mikey 2]

ya - maybe that's it , really?

there's probably some back end database that's busted, or the connection to it is busted.

I'm hoping that's the case Darnell. I just wonder if there's another way of paying this fee other than the website? Just so frustrating when you want to get another part of the process out of the way & something out of your control stops you from progressing...

[lubnajavid 20]

thanks for the post - glad I am not the only one - seeing the same result as you...time to wait til tomorrow I guess frustrating when the all youre trying to do is GIVE them money

[chianrose 0]

wow what a relief... thought i was the only one.i have been trying for the past few days

[Naddy&Mikey 2]

wow what a relief... thought i was the only one.i have been trying for the past few days

I've been trying for a few days too. I just went on the website again to see if it was up and running and unfortunately it's not When are they going to fix the darn thing?????

[lubnajavid 20]

just tried now 950am central US time - and the drop downs and other parts of the website are visible!

I'm going to try and pay in a little while - but thought id share this!

[lubnajavid 20]

update - was able to complete my payment all is good now received a pay.gov email and another email about case status update....