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. If a payment is unfunded at the time of filing, USCIS does not generally issue a receipt. To fill out the money order, you will need to "Pay to" U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Follow the below step-by-step instructions to build your OPT application packet. See the examples and watch the videos for more help assembling your documents. STEP 1 – Complete the Online J Visa Waiver Recommendation Application STEP 2 – Mail your Waiver Application and Fee Payment STEP 3 – Submit Supporting Documents Acceptable U.S. checks and money orders must have a 9digit routing number.