What is the I-94?
The I-94 is the departure portion of the form I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record) you complete it before your arrival in the U.S. At your port of entry into the U.S. the Immigration Officer will write your SEVIS number (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) on your I-94, along with a stamp indicating your place of entry, the date that you are permitted to stay until, and your status as an F-1 student. The Immigration Officer should write “F-1-D/S” (Duration of Status) on your I-94. Each time you leave the U.S you will be asked to return the I-94 at your port of departure.
