Form I-94

Form I-94 is an arrival/departure record issued by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency to foreign visitors entering the United States. The form contains important information about the visitor's arrival and departure dates, the class of admission, the period of admission, and the authorized stay in the United States.

The purpose of Form I-94 is to document the arrival and departure of foreign visitors to the United States. It is used by various government agencies to verify the legal status of visitors and to enforce immigration laws. The information on the form is entered into a database that is accessible to law enforcement, immigration authorities, and other government agencies.

Form I-94 was traditionally issued as a paper form upon arrival to the U.S., but is now issued electronically for air and sea travelers. Visitors arriving by land will still receive a paper I-94. The electronic I-94 can be accessed and printed online by visiting the CBP website.

The information contained in Form I-94 is important and should be carefully reviewed by the visitor to ensure that it is accurate. Any errors or discrepancies should be reported to CBP immediately to avoid any problems with future travel or immigration status. Additionally, visitors should keep their I-94 record with their travel documents at all times while in the U.S. as it serves as proof of their lawful admission to the country

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