What is an I-94?

An I-94 is the document which is given to foreign nationals when they enter the U.S. The form is completed by a United States Customs & Border Protection (USCBP) agent at the port of entry. The I-94, not the visa, is the document which determines how long a foreign national may stay in the U.S. Most immigration forms require information from this document. You must also provide a copy of this document with your immigration petition. A sample I-94 is attached.

For further information on the I-94 visit the USCBP website:

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_visa/i-94_instructions/arrival_depa...