Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record, is issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to aliens who are admitted to the U.S., adjusting status while in the U.S., or extending their stay. 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. The visitor must exit the U.S. on or before the departure date on the Form I-94. This is the “Admit Until Date” on the electronic Form I-94.
The Form I-94 number also is known as the Departure Number or Admission Record Number. As of April 30, 2013, most Arrival and/or Departure records are created electronically upon arrival.
The Arrival/Departure Record can be obtained online by the NRA employee at https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94. A print-out of the information is an acceptable version of the I-94 (as shown in the example).
WHAT MAKES IT VALID?
- Name matches passport
- Unexpired (“Admitted Until” date)
- U.S. Immigration stamp shows place and date of entry, endorsement in ink of visa classification, and initial period of authorized say or D/S (Duration of Status)
- May show later USCIS actions (i.e.: change of visa classification and extension of stay)
- May contain parole, refugee, or asylum stamp
Information from an employee's I-94 is populated in SAP infotype IT0048 / US02.
