Hi guys,

I have read that for the IV Bill the NVC will not accept personal checks. What exactly are personal checks in comparison to certified checks?

I know that when we sent the I-130, my husband used a check from his US bank.. But I don't know if it it was a personal or certified check since I don't know the difference.

Also, for the AOS Fee Bill, what can be used there?

Well i guess i would go to the bank and request a certified check to be made out for your IV Bill.

I just used U.S. Postal Service Money Orders for both - you are dealing with the NVC (Department of State) not the USCIS (Department of Homeland Security) anymore.

Either Money order is Ok
or
Your bank will issue Cashier check .... in order of NVC
whick is acceptable by NVC.
Bank may charge or may be not dollor or two.

Can a money order be tracked just like when a check was cashed?


Is it possible to get a money order or a certified check in advance? As in, we'd get it in May but wouldn't need it until June?

Money is taken from your account the moment you ask your bank to issue a cashier's check/money order. I don't know if your bank can track when it is deposited or not.

Jasmin

my husband used money orders for the aos fee bill and also for my immigrant processing fee
dunno abt bank checks but money order helps for sure

Hey guys,

I talked to the bank and wanted to share the info that I got (costs in regard to US Bank):

Both can be bought in advance.

Money Order costs $3.
Need to know amount.

Certified = Official Check costs $9.
Need to know amount and person that money will be payed to.

Yes do it at your bank cause it can be tracked. Don't do it at the post office or local supermarket.