Form I-94
What is Form I-94?
Form I-94 is an Arrival/Departure Record issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to foreign visitors entering the United States. It serves as proof of legal entry and stay duration in the country.
What are the types of Form I-94?
There are two main types of Form I-94:
Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record for non-immigrant visitors entering the U.S. by air or sea
Form I-94W Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver Arrival/Departure Record for visitors entering the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program
How to complete Form I-94
Completing Form I-94 is a simple process. Here are the steps to follow:
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Fill in personal information such as name, date of birth, passport details, and travel document number
02
Provide details of your arrival and departure information including flight number, arrival date, and purpose of visit
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Sign and date the form before submitting it to the CBP officer
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Questions & answers
How can I get an I-94 form?
If a traveler needs a copy of their I-94 (record of admission) for verification of alien registration, immigration status or employ- ment authorization, it can be obtained from. www.cbp.gov/I94.
Is i-94 form free?
There is no fee for the I-94 form. That's true whether you're arriving by land, air, or sea, and regardless of whether you get a paper or electronic record. If you're arriving at a land border port of entry, you can optionally apply online for a provisional I-94 one week or less before your arrival date.
How long does it take to get an I-94?
Your electronic I-94 record should be printed immediately after arrival. Nonimmigrants who arrive in the United States by crossing a land border will continue to receive the paper I-94 card.
Does everyone get an I-94?
All persons need a Form I-94 except U.S. citizens, returning resident aliens, aliens with immigrant visas, and most Canadian citizens visiting or in transit. Air and sea travelers will be issued I-94s during the admission process at the port of entry.
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