AUTHORITIES: 8 CFR 103.7(b)(1)(i) and (b)(1)(i)(D) authorize the collection of this information.
PURPOSE: The primary purpose for providing the requested information is to authorize an electronic credit card or Automated Clearing House (ACH) payment in Pay.gov, which is owned and operated by the Department of Treasury, for filing the USCIS Immigrant Fee.
ROUTINE USES: This information may be used by and disclosed to USCIS personnel and contractors or other agents who need the information to assist in activities related to processing your filling fees. Additionally, USCIS may disclose the information to other federal, state, and local authorized organizations in accordance with approved routine uses, as described in the associated published system of records notice [TREASURY/FMS.017 - Collections Records - Treasury/Financial Management Service, which can be found at http://www.treasury.gov/privacy, and DHS-USCIS-007 - Benefits Information System, available at www.dhs.gov/privacy]. The information may also be made available as appropriate for law enforcement purposes or in the interest of national security.
DISCLOSURE: The information you provide is voluntary. However, if you do not pay the USCIS Immigrant Fee, this may delay or prevent USCIS from producing your Green Card.