What is a Form I-94?
• The Form I-94 is your official “Arrival/Departure Record.” It is issued when you arrive in the U.S. It indicates your immigration status (F-1 or J-1 for students and F-2 or J-2 for dependents) and an expiration date. Your expiration date is usually “D/S”, which means “Duration of Status.” This notation refers to the date you complete your studies or the end date on your Form I-20/DS- 2019 (whichever is earlier). You will surrender this card when you depart the U.S., except for visits of less than 30 days to Mexico, Canada, or adjacent islands (excluding Cuba).
