Payment of 165USD IV fee via USCIS - ELIS

[lubnajavid 20]

I looked around, couldn't see an answer to this -

So - today, sunday June 16th, I was able to create an account to pay the IV fee of 165USD that's required after the IR-1 has been approved and received.

But, since about 9am central I have been unable to actually do anything more!

When I click on the button on the left that says "apply online" it takes about 30 seconds(actually all clicks take about 30seconds!!), then the screen shows "apply online" but nothing else... no where else to click but those 4 buttons on the left...

WHen I click on account - it brings up a technical error and asks me to contact USCIS customer service - which I did and found out they only work M-F...

Is this a temporary issue today? Or am I doing something REALLY wrong?

I have tried 3 different web browsers, Int Explorer, Firefox and Chrome - all the same result.

It lets me log in to it no problem but the whole site is extremely slow....

I noticed the past several weeks they have had notices up about maintenance at the weekends, but nothing about this weekend....

Anyone? Help?

DO I just need to be MORE patient and wait til Monday to call and find out whats going on?!

I would SOOO like to get this IV fee out of the way

POE is a few weeks away but....

Edited June 16, 2013 by lubnajavid

[ValPrime 1]

I paid ours on Friday.....had no issues at all so may be just a weekend thing. On my there was a little drop down box thingy (technical term, lol) where I picked immigration fee. From there on out was easy and fairly quick, considering I live out in the boonies and internet is via satellite, lol. Maybe wait till tomorrow and try again?

[Naddy&Mikey 2]

Only a few hours ago I posted about the same problem...Have been able to log in without a problem but the website doesn't give any other options....

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/436240-issues-with-uscis-elis-paying-immigrant-fee/

[lubnajavid 20]

@Naddy&Mike and ValPrime

Thanks for the info...

Glad to see its not just me - will have to wait til tomorrow to GIVE the government money I guess!!

[Naddy&Mikey 2]

@Naddy&Mike and ValPrime

Thanks for the info...

Glad to see its not just me - will have to wait til tomorrow to GIVE the government money I guess!!

I thought it was just me having problems too so I'm somewhat glad your having the same issues. I will also try tomorrow, but if it doesn't I'm not sure what the next step is or whether there is another way of paying the $165.....

Keep us informed lubnajavid if it starts working and I will do the same....

[lubnajavid 20]

@Naddy&Mike - will do - will likely just PM you once I know its working...

ex-pat from cumbria here

[Naddy&Mikey 2]

@Naddy&Mike - will do - will likely just PM you once I know its working...

ex-pat from cumbria here

Super duper....Soon to be ex-pat from Cambridge, east anglia

[NikLR 13,220]

*** moved to process and procedures from Progress reports ***

[lubnajavid 20]

for those who might be interested...

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....

[NikLR 13,220]

Thanks for the update!!

[Naddy&Mikey 2]

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

Yes thank you lubnajavid, much appreciated... Now I have to find a way of paying for it.....lol...As one cannot use a foreign card or bank account!

[NikLR 13,220]

Well that's good to note.

Mine locked me out for some odd reason. I can't remember the answers to the damn questions either! /facepalm

[lubnajavid 20]

Yes thank you lubnajavid, much appreciated... Now I have to find a way of paying for it.....lol...As one cannot use a foreign card or bank account!

i wonder if a prepaid card would work?

american express or visa or mastercard all have them.

you do realise your petitioner (USC) can pay correct?

[NikLR 13,220]

Some online services don't take prepaid credit cards but it would be worth looking into. Had to email ELIS about my locked account. >