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What is an I-94 record?
Your travel in and out of the U.S. is recorded electronically by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through the I-94 Arrival/Departure Record. This important record lists your entry date, port of entry, and visa status in which you were admitted to the U.S. The I-94 record may be required as proof of status for F-1 or J-1 benefits applications, employment verification, and other official purposes.
When you travel, your admission information will be recorded in your electronic I-94 record.
How to access your electronic I-94 record
- Step 1: Wait 3 business days after entry to the U.S.
- Step 2: Go to the Customs and Border Protection I-94 website and Use the “Get Most Recent I-94” menu tab on the
What the I-94 looks like
It’s important your I-94 show your correct Class of Admission (F1 or J1) and Admit Until Date (D/S)
There is a problem with my I-94. What do I do?
Let ISS know what the problem is by submitting a report using the following form.
What if my Travel History is wrong on the I-94 website??
The I-94 website’s help on this topic says the travel history is not an official record for legal purposes, and that if it is not complete, there is no action to take.
It may not reflect land border arrivals/departures or closed loop cruise arrivals/departures
What happens to my I-94 record when I leave the country?
Departure by air: Your departure information will be collected by the U.S. government from airline manifests – nothing will be collected from you directly.
Departure via border crossing: Customs and Border Protection recommends that you have with you other proof of your exit if you have an electronic I-94 record.
How to get more information on I-94 records
Feel free to contact ISS with questions about your I-94 record. More information regarding the electronic I-94 system is available on the CBP website.