Make the check or money order payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
NOTE: Spell out U.S. Department of Homeland Security; do not use initials like “DHS”.
Dates on a check or money order are critical! Write the current date on the check or money order; do not write a future date.
Use the standard U.S. date style of Month Day Year (example: May 20, 2021).
USCIS Form G-1450 allows you to send your credit card information in place of a check or money order
Credit Card, Personal Check, Cashier's Check, or Money Order:
Money orders can be bought at many large grocery stores and places like the U.S. Post Office or Kroger.
Usually you must have a checking account at a bank to either write a personal check or request a cashier's check.
If you buy a money order or get a cashier's check from a bank, the amount of money written on the document is guaranteed to be available when USCIS processes your application.
If you write a personal check, you could make a mistake and not have enough money in your checking account when USCIS processes your application fee. USCIS will reject your application!
It using the Form G-1450, be sure to pay attention to detail as any error on the form will result in a processing delay or denial. Like with the personal check, make sure that you have enough money/ credit available in your account to cover the application fee.