Form I-94

Arrival/Departure Record

Documents a traveler's arrival and authorized stay period in the United States.

Filing Fee

$6 (if paper form at land border); free electronic retrieval

Processing Time

Issued upon arrival

Who Files

Automatically generated by CBP upon arrival; travelers can retrieve it online.

What is Form I-94?

Form I-94 is the arrival/departure record that documents a foreign visitor's lawful admission to the United States. It records the date of entry and the authorized period of stay. Since 2013, I-94 records are created electronically for air and sea travelers.

Key Points

Critical document proving legal status and authorized stay period

Electronic I-94 can be retrieved at i94.cbp.dhs.gov

The date on the I-94 determines how long you can stay, not the visa expiration date

Overstaying the I-94 date can result in bars on future entry

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