i30 Filing Fee from Abroad - Is it ok if a friend writes a check out for me? I need an answer ASAP please

[EdenG 3]

Hi!

Quick question

I'm filing from abroad and I have no checks with me. A friend offered to write the check for me. Is it ok if the check is written by a friend, or does it need to be written by me?

Best

Eden

[rawkus212 0]

You might wanna check with your local USE if they take local checks.

[EdenG 3]

Tried, they do not.

I'm also sending the packet to the states, as there is no DCF in Israel.

[rawkus212 0]

I do not see a problem with your friend writing you a check but you might want to look at this link and read on page 5.

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-130instr.pdf

The filing fee for a Form I-130 is $420. Use the following guidelines when you prepare your check or

money order for Form I-130:

1. The check or money order must be drawn on a bank or other financial institution located in the United States and must be payable in U.S. currency; and

2. 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 the initials "USDHS" or "DHS."

Notice to Those Making Payment by Check. If you send us a check, it will be converted into an electronic funds transfer (EFT). This means we will copy your check and use the account information on it to electronically debit your account for the amount of the check. The debit from your account will usually take 24 hours and will be shown on your regular account statement.

You will not receive your original check back. We will destroy your original check, but we will keep a copy of it. If the EFT cannot be processed for technical reasons, you authorize us to process the copy in place of your original check. If the EFT cannot be completed because of insufficient funds, we may try to make the transfer up to two times.

How to Check If the Fees Are Correct

The fee on this form is current as of the edition date appearing in the lower right corner of this page. However, because USCIS fees change periodically, you can verify if the fees are correct by following one of the steps below:

1. Visit our Web site at www.uscis.gov, select "FORMS," and check the appropriate fee;

2. Telephone our National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 and ask for the fee information.

If you live outside of the United States please note that you may have to dial an international code to access the National Customer Service Center and that your calls may not be toll free.

[EdenG 3]

Checked it out already and send it to the individual filling out the check. Thank you for the swift reply!

[rawkus212 0]

You shouldn't have a problem. My dad wrote the check for me in the past. Good luck!

[EdenG 3]

Perfect, thanks!!

[NikLR 13,234]

As long as the check is from a US bank account and is written correctly, it is perfectly acceptable for your friend to pay for you.