Make the check payable to: U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Do not abbreviate this.A filing fee is required for many immigration forms. If you do not submit the correct fee, we will reject your form. To fill out the money order, you will need to "Pay to" U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This page provides additional information on filing your form with a USCIS lockbox. For all forms of payment, please make sure your SEVIS ID appears in the "memo" field. Instead, go to the USCIS Tools and Resources page to submit an inquiry or call the USCIS Contact Center at 1-800-375-5283. Decide on the money order amount. See how much you need to pay for a passport, and what types of payment to use.