However, we believe that the advantages of electronic processing to both the agency and to the public outweigh the minor inconvenience of submitting individual fee payments.
We are always analyzing our forms, practices, and policies to streamline filing and reduce, minimize, and control burdens to submit requests. We acknowledge that using multiple checks or payments for the Form I-129 and related applications is more burdensome than using one payment. Because the Form I-129 and related applications are not all processed in the same system, we require a separate payment instrument for each of these forms. As we complete this transition, we will be using multiple systems to receive and process various types of immigration benefit requests. We are transitioning to electronically processing immigration benefit requests. If the payments for these forms are combined, we will reject the entire package.
Separate payments are required for each of these forms. As of April 1, 2022, we will no longer accept a single, combined fee payment for the filing of Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization or Form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition, together with a Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker.
