Because advance information is only transmitted for air and sea travelers, cbp will still issue a paper form i94 at land border ports of entry. How to fill i94 form arrival, departure card for usa. Use this form to let us know you are voluntarily abandoning your status as a lawful permanent resident lpr of the united states. For additional information on form i94, please visit the u. When you are filling out your form i90 application to request a new green card, you may need to write or type the port of entry location where you were admitted in the united states. Foreign travelers entering the united states by land via canada or mexico must continue to fill out the i94 paper form also called i94a and leave on departing the united states. In accordance with proclamationsuspension of entry as immigrants and nonimmigrants of certain additional persons who pose a risk of transmitting coronavirus, effective at 11. The i94 sometimes incorrectly called a 194 form is used to keep track of noncitizens entering and. Cbp is adding a definition of form i94 in title 8 of the u. Whether you are a visitor to the united states or a u. Reentering the united states with a valid i94 form and expired visa is limited. A letter can be presented by the parents and relatives of a u. The i94 form indicates the date of arrival, status granted i. How to apply for a us entry waiver national pardon centre.
Customs and border protection cbp has automated the form i94 at air and seaports of entry. Cavolr the following threeletter codes are used by customs and border protection cbp in its internal communications to represent ports ofentry poes. The form i94 serves as the arrivaldeparture record for foreign nationals admitted to the us as nonimmigrants. Almost all travelers visiting the united states receive an i94 form upon arrival, except. You can print a copy for your records to ensure you are aware of the duration of stay. Customs and border protection cbp officer to foreign visitors entering the united states. Put simply, a port of entry is any government facility where aliens or u.
Form i94 arrival and departure record permiso mexican citizens who already have a visa and are planning to travel to the united states beyond the border area andor for longer than 30 days, must obtain an i94 permit at the port of entry from a customs and border protection officer. Customs and border protection cbp intended to keep track of the arrival and departure tofrom the united states of people who are not united states citizens or lawful permanent residents with the exception of those who are entering using the visa waiver program or compact of free association, using border crossing cards. Correct your i94 information if a customs officer incorrectly admitted you into the u. When you arrive at the port of entry to enter us either via flight at an airport or via land, including seaports, your arrival and departure is tracked by us department of state using a form of i94, called as arrival departure card for usa in the past, it was mandatory to physically complete this form by every foreign citizen entering usa with a visa. Customs and border protection cbp, a component of dhs, to certain aliens at lawful arrival into the united states or when changing status in the united states. One important form is the form i94, arrivaldeparture record. You will receive an i94 form or form i94w or i95 when arriving in the united states at a land border port ofentry or from an airline or ship representative when arriving at an air or sea port ofentry by aircraft or ship. Arrival departure record form i94 for nonimmigrant visitors. When travelers visit the i94 webpage they can retrieve their i94 arrivaldeparture record number and fiveyear travel history by entering the required name, date of birth, and passport information. You will need to apply for a us entry waiver if any of the following apply to you.
Created by the immigration and naturalization service ins beginning. You have been convictedcharged with a criminal offence in canada andor the united. Territory of the united states ctus from a foreign port or place will be subject to a complete customs inspection upon arrival at the first u. Instructions for printing form i94 in order to increase efficiency, reduce operating costs, and streamline the admissions process, u. The i94 travel record, formally known as the form i94 arrivaldeparture record, is a paper or electronic document issued by a u. An electronic i94 entry record will be generated and can be retrieved on the i94 official website. I407, record of abandonment of lawful permanent resident.
If you left the united states with the i94 or i94w in your possession but no longer have the card, you should write to. Upon arrival in the united states, a cbp officer will stamp your passport with the admission date, the class of. The i94 is an arrival and departure record issued to foreign visitors entering the united states. Unexpired i94s issued in the current numericonly format will. International travelers visiting the united states can apply for or retrieve their. Customs and border protection nafsa liaison call pdf.
I94 is a record of arrival and departure of visitors nonus citizens and nonus permanent residents entering the us. An unlawful stay of more than 180 days but less than a year of a person in the united states shall render him or. For the most current information about the coronavirus and its impact on travel, health, and other activities, please visit coronavirus. Slater international center instructions for printing. You have overstayed your welcome in the us over 6 months in the country without status you have worked illegally in the united states. If you entered the united states after i94 automation april 30. Upon arrival in the united states, a cbp officer will stamp your passport with the admission date, the class of admission, and the date that you are admitted until. Address while in the united states number and street. If cbp issued your form i94, i94w, or i95 with incorrect information, you will need to go to the nearest cbp port of entry or the nearest cbp deferred inspection office in person, to have the information corrected.
When you arrive in the united states, you must show valid travel documents as part of the entry process. But for a long time, collecting and storing these records was a cumbersome and costly process. The form includes biographical information as well as passport and visa details. I192, application for advance permission to enter as a.
Customs and border patrol is implementing a new provisional i94 program to make entering the borders more efficient. Forms i94 and i94w department of state ds visa application forms u. The united states citizenship and immigration service uscis and the national archives and records administration nara signed an agreement on june 3, 2009, to make the alien files a files a permanent series of records, eligible for transfer to nara custody 100 years after the immigrants year of birth. Customs and border protection agency, cbp for short. For example, if you are traveling on a visitor visa and your visa is expiring next month, if the immigration officer grants you six months stay, you can legally stay for six months. Getting a copy of your i94 which should be sufficient to prove your lawful entry should be easy. The bottom section of form i94 is a departure coupon and must be returned to u. Form i94, arrivaldeparture record, information for completing. The inspector separates the bottom part of the card and attaches it to the passport. When international students travel to the united states, they receive a form i94, arrivaldeparture record, at their port of entry. Form i94, the arrivaldeparture record card, is a form used by u. Sites throughout the united states and the outlying territories where. I94 is a record of arrival and departure of visitors non us citizens and non us permanent residents entering the us. When you enter the united states, you must present the following documents to the officer at the port of entry.
If you are entering the united states by air or sea carrier you will no longer be required to complete the paper i94 or i94w. Cbp began utilizing the new automated i94 process at select airports during the week of april 30, 20. The immigration officer at the port of entry decides for how long you are admitted to stay in the u. Form i94 or i94w arrival departure record information. If you are allowed to enter the united states, the cbp official will provide an admission stamp or a paper form i94, arrivaldeparture record.
International students who enter the country at an air or sea port are issued an electronic form, while those who enter the country at a land port are issued a paper form i94. Dhscbp sbu, 1084 south laurel road, london, kentucky 40744, usa u. Entry without inspection ewi anyone who entered the us without proper admission at the port of entry regardless of whether the person had already been to the united states. What a student or exchange visitor can expect upon arrival at.
About form i 94 arrivaldeparture record what is an i 94. If you were issued an electronic form i94, youll need to print a copy to. If you are traveling by aircraft, the flight attendants on board will distribute cf6059 customs declaration forms and i94 arrivaldeparture record forms for immigration, before you land at your initial point of entry in the united states. This form must be completed by all persons except u. Citizens, returning resident aliens, aliens with immigrant visas, and most canadian citizens visiting or in transit. If you didnt receive a physical i94 card, you can download and print out the needed information, including your outofstatus date, from the arrivaldeparture forms. The documents you need and whether your passport needs to be valid for six months after your travel dates depend on the country you are arriving from and your citizenship or status. At the port of entry, the immigration officer determines the duration for which you can stay in the united states. Arrivaldeparture history now available on i94 webpage u. Every time you arrive at the united states airport, border, or other port of entry, you will be issued a form i94 arrivaldeparture record. Cbp declaration form 6059b provides us with basic information about who you are and what you are bringing into the united states, such as agricultural and wildlife products and whether or not. Citizenship and immigration services uscis, but the method you must follow depends on when you arrived in the united states if you entered the united states before april 20, you may request a replacement of. Customs and border protection cbp has completed the process of automating form i94, the document issued to foreign nationals upon arrival in the united states.
The visitor or the carrier representative fills out form i94 upon arrival in the united states. Form i94 is the arrivaldeparture record that visitors to the united states receive at a border entry crossing. The i94 travel record form i94 arrivaldeparture record is a paper or electronic document from u. Apply for or retrieve form i94, request travel history and check travel compliance. At the port of entry, upon granting entry to the united states, the department of homeland security, u. Frequently asked questions united states department of state. It is a long number, that is like on a physical i94 card that is used to track your entry exit in us. The date until which you can legally stay in us without violating your visa status. Those who need to prove their legalvisitor statusto employers, schoolsuniversities or government agenciescan access their cbp arrivaldeparture record information online. Apr 30, 2014 travelers will have electronic access to the date and port of entry of their arrivals and departures. The i94 form or i94w or i95 must be completed and presented to an inspector who may ask you questions about the. Overstaying the date of expiration stamped on the i94 could lead to deportation, cancellation of the visa andor denial of any future visas.
If a studentexchange visitor has difficulty retrieving the electronic i. I94 expiration date visa length and arrivaldeparture forms. How to access your form i94 online study in the states. Note that ofo is distinct from the united states border patrol, whose. Sample letter for immigration officer at port of entry. How do i replace a form i94, arrivaldeparture record. The date on your visa which may be several years away tells you only how long you can use the visa to arrive in the united states. We will update your records to show you are no longer an lpr. Foreign visitors to the united states must complete an i. You can print out this form to carry with your passport as lawful proof of your entry into the united states. It shows the terms of your admission, including your legal status, length of time you may stay and expected departure date. If entering the us port of entry via land, a paper form of the i94 determines the dates of stay, if granted entry. Air and sea travelers will be issued i94s during the admission process at the port of entry. The date of your last arrival is the date you most recently arrived in the u.
Go to the customs and border protection website, at the page called arrivaldeparture forms. A completed form i94 is presented by the foreign citizen at the port of entry to the united states to a cbp officer, who stamps the form and gives the final approval for admission of the alien into the united states in a specific nonimmigrant status for a specific authorized period. Department of homeland security i20, certificate of. It required that most nonimmigrant visitors fill out paper i94 forms prior to entering the united states. If entering by air or sea, an electronic i94 is generated and can be accessed at. I94 form arrival departure record the american dream us visa. Customs and border protection cbp i94 form arrival departure record, form i94 card or form i95 crewmans landing permit shows the date you arrived in the united states and the admitted until date, the date when your authorized period of stay in the us expires your i94 form may have a shorter validity than. If travelers need the information from their form i94 admission record to verify immigration status or employment authorization, the record number and other admission information they are encouraged. My visa and i94 are missinghow do i prove lawful entry.
This document is created by us immigration when the foreign national is inspected upon arrival at a us port of entry. The form i94 is evidence of a nonimmigrants term of admission and used to document legal status in the united states, including. Oct 25, 2014 a completed form i94 is presented by the foreign citizen at the port of entry to the united states to a cbp officer, who stamps the form and gives the final approval for admission of the foreign. Automatic revalidation united states department of state. Dhs issues form i94, arrivaldeparture record, to aliens who are. Uscis form i94 everything you should know boundless. Proof of legal entry into the united states when entering the united states as a nonimmigrant, the customs border protection cbp officer examines your passport and visa and then issues either a passport admission stamp or a small white card called the form i94. The officer will write the date you entered the country and the latest day when you have to depart from the us in a white form called i94, and you should keep another portion with you and keep at all times during your. Prior to april 30, 20, the i94 form was a white paper card and was issued by airline crew members and u. Parolees who receive an electronic i94 but who want a hard copy or other evidence of admission can access and print a copy of this information online at the cbp. How to replace a lost i94 form if you cannot locate either your passport containing your admission stamp and visa or your i94 travel record, you may request these records from u. Earlier, under the paper i94 system, visitors were required to fill the form i94, and a cbp officer at the port of entry poe would have recorded the entry and authorized the period of stay. Visitor arrivals program i94 form program examples. Customs and border protection cbp at the port of entry.
Regulatory changes for cbp to incorporate an electronic form i94 in operations cbp must amend its regulations. About form i 94 arrivaldeparture record what is an i 94 or i. Port of entry poe official should stamp the passport only, with the date, visa type and ds duration of status. United states with a visa, there is a requirement to fill a form i94 white form. Electronic i94 automation only affects people arriving in the united states by plane or ship. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and. International travelers visiting the united states can apply for or retrieve their i94 admission numberrecord which is proof of legal visitor status as well as retrieve a limited travel history of their u.
The form i94, arrivaldeparture record, is a department of homeland security dhs document issued to nonimmigrant aliens at the time of lawful entry into the united states at an air or sea port of entry. Upon your admission to the united states at a port of entry, you will be issued a form i. Customs and border protection cbp has the authority and the responsibility over the admission of travelers to the united states. For air and sea port of entry, since may 20, the electronic form i94 is issued based on the information earlier provided by the traveler, as part of the visa application process, the visa waiver application esta, and to the airline or other carrier. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions. If you entered the united states before april 20, you may request a replacement of your i94 by submitting form i102 officially called the application for replacementinitial nonimmigrant arrivaldeparture document. United states customs and border protection cbp would then send them to processing centers, where they were entered into databases by hand. Because advance information is only transmitted for air and sea travelers, cbp will still issue a paper form i94 to those entering the united states by land. Arrival from canada, mexico, the caribbean, and bermuda. Customs and border protection automated i94 process. Most people entering the united states who are not u. This form has two specific perforated sections to it. To find a cbp designated port of entry or a cbp preclearance location and to obtain information on required documentation and processing procedures, please visit the cbp website. Its purpose is to record the nonimmigrants lawful admission to the u.
You will receive an i94 form or form i94w or i95 when arriving in the united states at a land border port of entry or from an airline or ship representative when arriving at an air or sea port of entry by aircraft or ship. You must also provide evidence of support for tuition and fees and living expenses while you are in the united states. Online i94 for travelers arriving at us land ports of entry. Official site for travelers visiting the united states. When you enter the country via air, you receive a card to fill in which you must hand to a border control officer on the ground.
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