Readers ask: What Is I 94 Visa?

How to obtain I 94?

• To obtain your Form I-94 record, go to CBP’s Form I-94 Web page and agree to the terms listed on the page. You will be directed to the Form I-94 information page. Enter your name, date of birth and passport information to retrieve your Form I-94.

A US visa is a permit to seek entry into the US. The I-94 card gives you permission to enter and remain in the US. A visa allows you to appear at the US port of entry and seek entry into the country. The I-94 form is your actual admission ticket, telling you how long can you stay in the US during that visit, and what you can do while you are here.

Is the I-94 the same as a visa?

A lot of travelers confuse the essential purposes of a visa and the I- 94 stamped at the port of entry. The two serve separate purposes and cannot be interchanged. The visa allows you to travel to the United States. Form I- 94 allows you admission into the United States.

How do I get my i-94 card?

You can retrieve a copy online. To obtain your Form I- 94 record, go to CBP’s Form I- 94 Web page and agree to the terms listed on the page. You will be directed to the Form I- 94 information page. Enter your name, date of birth and passport information to retrieve your Form I- 94.

What is i-94 entry status?

What is a 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.

Who needs an i-94 form?

An I- 94 form is needed by all persons 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.

What happens if I-94 not found?

If you’re still not able to locate your I- 94, please contact the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Traveler Communications Center (TCC) by clicking on the “Ask Us A Question”tab below. Select the correct topic for your issue as well as any related issues. We will attempt to respond to you within 72 hours.

Is the I-94 visa a work authorization?

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 long can I stay in US after I-94 expires?

When they enter the U.S., they are issued Form I- 94 too, but this has a maximum duration of six months. This means any tourist or business traveler cannot stay in the U.S. for more than six months at a stretch. They have to leave within six months and re-enter.

How much does i-94 cost?

There is no fee for the I- 94 form. Applying for a provisional I- 94 costs $6, but can streamline the arrival process and minimize the time you spend waiting in line at the border. Obtaining a copy of your I- 94 travel record is also free if you entered the United States after April 2013.

How long does it take for I-94 to be available online?

CBP has indicated that individuals will be able to access their electronic I- 94 within two days of entering the U.S. How long will individuals be able to access their electronic I- 94? As long as you are in the U.S. you will be able to access your electronic I- 94.

Do I need a green card for I-94?

All persons entering the United States need an Form I- 94 except U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents ( green card holders), returning resident aliens (SB-1 visa holders), and most Canadian citizens visiting or in transit.

Does US immigration stamp passport on entry?

US Immigration No Exit Stamp on Passport at Airport / Seaport or Land Checkpoint? As there is no specific CBP interview or check by any customs officers as part of the exit process, no one will put an US Exit stamp on your passport. Your passport will only have the entry stamp from Port of Entry, that’s about it.

Can I travel within US with expired I-94?

Yes you should be able to travel domestically with your valid passport as I94 are generally not inspected when traveling.

Does immigration know your travel history?

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) only has complete records of the entry and exit of persons arriving and departing by air or sea. If you are a legal permanent resident and crossed at a land border, it is unlikely that we would have a record of your travels.

What is current immigration status?

Item 19 on Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, asks for “ Current Immigration Status.” You may or may not have the same immigration status as when you entered the U.S. Your Current Immigration Status, which is generally identified by a visa category, describes the basis of your lawful immigration

Is i-94 form still required?

Foreign visitors to the U.S. arriving via air or sea no longer need to complete paper Customs and Border Protection Form I- 94 Arrival/Departure Record or Form I-94W Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver Arrival/Departure Record. If a traveler would like a paper Form I- 94, one can be requested during the inspection process.