What is the white card (I-94) in my passport?
Even though this card looks small, it is in fact a very important document. On an airplane, visitors are asked to fill out a Form I-94, Arrival/ Departure Record. At the port of entry (airport), students present this card to the immigration officer/ inspector. The officer takes the “Arrival Record” and gives you back the “Departure Record” or I-94, which is usually stapled inside your passport. This card has a red-ink stamp which shows your visa classification (F-1), the port of entry where you were admitted, and the “D/S” admittance. You will need I-94 as evidence when you apply for employment authorization, reinstatement, change of visa, etc. It is highly recommended to keep copies of the front and back of your I-94, just in case you lose the original. If you lost your I-94, you MUST request the replacement, by submitting form I-102 to the USCIS.
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