The I-94 Arrival/Departure Record is the official document that records your entry into the US and establishes your authorized period of stay and immigration status. Since 2013, I-94s are issued electronically at airports (retrievable at i94.cbp.dhs.gov). The I-94 expiration date — not the visa stamp expiration — determines how long you can legally stay. For example, an E-2 visa stamp valid until 2030 means you can enter, but the I-94 may only grant a 2-year stay. Overstaying the I-94 date triggers unlawful presence with serious consequences.
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