what kind of money

[Stevo]

... in response to INS takes money order only., posted by John K on Jun 5, 2002

ggg

[Stevo]

... in response to That's not true...of course they take ch..., posted by Stevo on Jun 5, 2002

that from personal experience, or just hearsay?  Unless someone on this list has actually had a personal check rejected (not just told to send in a money order, but actually had a check rejected), then I don't believe this for one minute.

I don't know of a single government entity that doesn't take personal checks...after all, there is PLENTY of time for them to clear

Stevo

[Dan]

... in response to Do you actually know..., posted by Stevo on Jun 5, 2002

And yes, I have the personal experience of the INS in Denver refusing to accept my personal check - on more than one occasion.

Anything else I need to say to convince you?!?

- Dan

[Dan]

... in response to That's not true...of course they take ch..., posted by Stevo on Jun 5, 2002

n/t

[Jack]

... in response to Nope - Not in Denver They Don't   n/t, posted by Dan on Jun 5, 2002

0/0
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[snowwego]

... in response to Re: Nope - Not in Texas They Don't   n/t, posted by Jack on Jun 5, 2002

A friend of mine said he wrote a check to the INS and it went through and he is in the texas area. I just heard from him tonight. THanks for your help

[Jack]

... in response to Re: Re: Nope - Not in Texas They Don't  ..., posted by snowwego on Jun 5, 2002

sorry snow, someone is pulling your leg.

Cashiers checks or money order ONLY.

You can have your friend call me collect, 214 878 9260. I would like to talk with him about this. It's a free call.

[MNKenr]

... in response to sorry snowwego, posted by Jack on Jun 5, 2002

They took my person check for the I-129F petition. Made it out to Immigration and Naturalization Service for $110. They cashed it about 5 days after they sent me the letter saying they recieved my petition. The check clearned and it came with my other checks from my bank. I have the actual check now right in front of me. It was endorsed with type stating the funds from this check are to be deposited into the US Treasury.

I would say the Nebraska Service Center (the one I use) accept personal checks.

[Dan]

... in response to Nebraska Accepts checks., posted by MNKenr on Jun 6, 2002

n/t

[BrianN]

... in response to sorry snowwego, posted by Jack on Jun 5, 2002

[Dan]

... in response to Then the ins/doj needs to correct the 12..., posted by BrianN on Jun 5, 2002

They have, and enforce, local policies on payment matters.

It is true that you can send personal checks to the 4 regional INS service centers. Individual local field offices are an entirely different matter and are NOT - repeat NOT - universal in their acceptance of personal checks.

- Dan

[BrianN]

... in response to Re: Re: Nope - Not in Texas They Don't  ..., posted by snowwego on Jun 5, 2002

http://www.ins.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/files/i-129f.pdf

Type or print legibly in ink.
A. Pay by check or money in the exact amount. Make the check
or money order payable to "Immigration and Naturalization
Service," unless:

(modified for humor sake)

 1.  I'm having a bad day, and you're having a good one, in which case you should forget it.

(couldn't resist...).