check from US bank

[himalluna 0]

hello again everyone,

it says we need to pay via a check or money order from a US financial institution. we are both currently living in nepal and i didn't bring any checks with me from my bank back home. my question is when i mail in the I-130 is it possible to first send it to my parents and have them write a check and mail it to chicago? what are your thoughts on this or is there another way to pay electronically or something? thanks again everyone

debbie and chandra

[ghepardo 8]

Unfortunately at this time you cannot pay this fee electronically (that I'm aware of). I paid by check. When you get to the NVC stage you can pay those electronically.

You may have to send your I-130 back to your folks in the States and have them write the check and include it in the package, and then send to it to Chicago. Since you are filing from Nepal (via the States) really double check you have the package in order and signed, as it may take longer for you to deal with an RFE if you are in Nepal...

good luck

[himalluna 0]

thanks. yes i will send more than enough information/evidence now. i was a little worried that my parents will be signing the check but i am sure money is money and they won't care too much about the source.

[kamhoe 5]

I don't think USCIS will care too much about who is making payment as long as the filing fees is the correct amount! You can have your parents to write you a check or they can buy you a money order in US.

[Ryan H 3,812]

my question is when i mail in the I-130 is it possible to first send it to my parents and have them write a check and mail it to chicago?

This is ok.