Transition to Electronic Payments
This technical update incorporates the policy guidance that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced August 29, 2025, on the transition from accepting paper-based forms of payment to requiring electronic payment. This update involves the publication of two new forms, the Authorization for ACH Transactions ( Form G-1650 ) and Exemption for Paper Fee Payment ( Form G-1651 ). This guidance became effective October 28, 2025.
Effective date and application
This guidance became effective October 28, 2025.
Key changes
This technical update incorporates the policy guidance that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced August 29, 2025, on the transition from accepting paper-based forms of payment to requiring electronic payment. This update involves the publication of two new forms, the Authorization for ACH Transactions ( Form G-1650 ) and Exemption for Paper Fee Payment ( Form G-1651 ). This guidance became effective October 28, 2025.
