To pay the $220 Green Card (USCIS Immigrant) fee, follow these steps:
- The fee must be paid online through the USCIS Electronic Immigration System (USCIS ELIS) at [www.uscis.gov/uscis-elis1]
- You need to log in or create a USCIS online account to make the payment
- You will need your Alien Registration Number (A-Number) and Department of State (DOS) Case ID, which are provided in your immigrant visa packet or handout from the U.S. embassy or consulate
- Payment can be made using a valid credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover), debit card, or a U.S. bank checking account
- After logging in, select “USCIS Immigrant Fee” and enter your required information to pay the $220 fee
- It is recommended to pay the fee after receiving your immigrant visa packet and before traveling to the United States to avoid delays in receiving your Green Card
- Once payment is made, keep a copy of the receipt for your records
If you do not pay the fee before arriving in the U.S., USCIS will send you a notice requesting payment, and your Green Card will not be issued until the fee is paid
. In summary, the $220 Green Card fee payment is done online via the USCIS ELIS website using your A-Number and DOS Case ID, with payment by credit/debit card or U.S. bank account.
