USCIS will soon stop accepting checks for application fees

UCIS has announced that the agency will only continue accepting personal checks, cashier's checks, and money orders until Oct. 28th. After that date, only electronic transactions (via credit cards or ACH debit transactions) will be accepted. According to Boundless, "Individuals without access to U.S. bank accounts, reliable technology, or experience with digital payments may face additional barriers, increasing the risk of application denials. To bridge this gap, community organizations, advocacy groups, and immigration service providers will likely need to expand their support and guidance to help vulnerable populations adapt to the new system."