Confusion on I-130 checklist

[chelavnzuo]

Here is the official checklist:

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/checklists/I-130_Petition_Checklist.pdf

With regards to the filing fee:
1. Does the payment have to be in the form of check or money order? Can we use form G-1450 to authorize credit card payment, or credit card payment is still not allowed for I130?
2. Why do we need to "include a self addressed stamped envelope?" And what should be the size of this envelope?

Thanks,

[rkk09]

Hi,
Please see my response below.
1. Does the payment have to be in the form of check or money order? Can we use form G-1450 to authorize credit card payment, or credit card payment is still not allowed for I130?
Answer: Here is USCIS requirement for I-130 application fees payment.
"You may pay the fee with a money order, personal check, or cashier’s check. When filing at a USCIS Lockbox facility, you may also pay by credit card using Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions. If you pay by check, you must make your check payable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Service centers are not able to process credit card payments"
Hope this helps.
Thanks

[chelavnzuo]

Thanks for the reply!

What about the next question, have you ever included a self addressed stamped envelope in your application?

[HartfordCtFilerI-485]

I did not include a self addressed envelope and my husband's papers went through perfectly fine.