U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has updated its admission system and has begun issuing I-94 admission records containing employment authorization notations for newly-admitted L2 and E spouses. While CBP
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Form I-94 is Getting a Makeover
Beginning in May 2019, Form I-94 will have a new look. The current 11-digit numerical format will be replaced by alphanumeric characters. The new format will include 11 characters, starting …
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CBP Announces I-94 Website Undergoing Maintenance
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced that its I-94 website will be under maintenance and will not be available during the following periods: (1) March 30, 2017 …
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Online I-94 Application Now Available for Travelers at Land Ports of Entry
On Sept. 29, 2016, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that it has enhanced the I-94 website for travelers arriving to the United States at land ports of entry. …
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Tips for Resolving Issues I-94 Issues under the Electronic CBP System
CBP has automated the I-94 and I-94W process for all travelers applying for admission at U.S. ports of entry. Consequently, nonimmigrants arriving at an air or sea U.S. Port of Entry no longer receive a paper I-94 card from the CBP inspector. CBP provides each nonimmigrant with an admission stamp that is annotated with date of admission, class of admission and status expiration date. After leaving the port of entry, the nonimmigrant can retrieve an electronic copy of his or her I-94 card from the CBP website. As advance information is only transmitted for air and sea travelers, CBP still issues a paper form I-94 at land border ports of entry.Continue Reading Tips for Resolving Issues I-94 Issues under the Electronic CBP System
Notable Updates Regarding I-94 Automation
Since April 30, 2013, CBP has been implementing I-94 automation by issuing passport stamps and an electronic record to most foreign nationals arriving in the U.S. at sea and air…