What is the Form I-94 and why is it important?
The Form I-94 is a critical document. It shows that a nonimmigrant has been legally admitted to the United States, the class of admission, and the authorized period of stay. It is very important that the information on the form is correct. This information is input into a system that shows arrival and departure information. Inconsistencies between the information on the Form I-94 and SEVIS records can reduce the chances of a successful systems interface. In particular, this can cause issues with status verification for Social Security numbers. Complete instructions for filling out the Form I-94 are at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_visa/i-94_instructions/filling_out_i94.xml. We have also included a sample form and instructions at the end of the FAQ. Students may want to fill in the sample prior to traveling and use it to complete the actual form upon arrival in the United States.
