What is DHS Form I-94?

Form I-94 is the DHS Arrival/Departure Record issued to aliens who are admitted to the U.S., who are adjusting status while in the U.S. or extending their stay, among other things. A CBP officer gen- erally attaches the I-94 to the non-immigrant visi- tor’s passport upon U.S. entry.

How do I get my I-94 card?

Visit CBP’s I-94, Travel Records for U.S. Visitors website to:

  1. Apply for a new I-94 (land border travelers only);
  2. Get your most recent I-94;
  3. View travel history; or.
  4. See how much longer you can remain in the U.S. based on the terms of your admission.

Is I-94 a U.S. citizen?

Visiting the U.S. & Arriving via a Land Border? A Form I-94 is needed by all visitors except: U.S. Citizens, returning resident aliens, aliens with immigrant visas, and most Canadian citizens visiting or in transit. Travelers will be issued an I-94 during the admission process at the port of entry.

Does I-94 allow you to work?

Once you have your Social Security card, you can use it to show your employer that you are eligible to be employed. You can also use an EAD issued to you by USCIS to prove your eligibility. When you first apply for a job in the United States, your Form I-94 is proof of your work authorization for up to 90 days.

How can f1 students get I-94?

The I-94: Proof of Legal Entry into the United States If a student or scholar has received a passport admission stamp, there will also be an electronic I-94 record. To access this record, visit the CBP’s website . Your electronic I-94 record should be printed immediately after arrival.

Do I need to pay for I-94?

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.

Is Form I-94 a visa?

A visa is an entry document, which must be valid for admission when traveling from abroad and seeking lawful admission into the United States at a Port of Entry. An I-94 is a status document, which defines the traveler’s visa status once inside the United States, and the length of stay permitted.

Do F-1 students have an I-94?

Every nonimmigrant entering the U.S. on a sponsored visa (F, J, H, etc.) will have a Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record created by the Department of Homeland Security upon entry. This record confirms that you have been legally admitted to the U.S. in a specific visa status, and for a duration of time.

Do international students have I-94?

When international students travel to the United States, they receive a Form I-94, “Arrival/Departure Record,” at their port of entry. 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 I-94.

How can F-1 students get I-94?

What is the difference between a visa and I-94?

What is the I-94 Form for immigration?

One important form is the Form I-94, “Arrival/Departure Record.” It shows the terms of your admission, including your legal status, length of time you may stay and expected departure date. Upon your admission to the United States at a port of entry, you will be issued a Form I‑94.

What is an i-94/admissions stamp D/S?

D/S on your Form I-94/admissions stamp means that you may remain in the United States so long as you maintain your nonimmigrant student status, which includes finishing your program by the program date listed on your Form I-20, “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Status.”

Why is it important to have a copy of my I-94?

It is important to have a copy of your Form I-94 to prove your legal visa status in the United States. If you are admitted electronically and do not receive a paper form, or if you misplace your form and need a replacement, follow the steps below to retrieve a copy.

What should I do if my Form I-94 does not show D/S?

F-1 students, remember to verify that the “Admit Until” date on your Form I-94, “Arrival/Departure Record,” and admissions stamp on your passport lists “D/S” (i.e., Duration of Status) and not a specific date. If your Form I-94 does not list Duration of Status or D/S, contact your designated school official (DSO) immediately.