If you have left the United States and are still in possession of the I-94 or I-94W it is in your best interest to forward it to the U.S. immigration authorities in the United States so that your record is corrected and that you do not experience any problems on future travel to the United States as a result. It is very important that you complete the back of the card listing the port of departure and date of departure from the United States and the carrier/flight information.

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.

It is your responsibility to ensure that your Form I-94 is turned in so your departure is properly documented. Failure to turn in a Form I-94 when leaving the U.S. can create a serious problem...more.

If you left the United States with your Form I-94 still in your possession, your departure was not recorded properly. If you do not correct this record, or if you cannot reasonably prove that you departed in a timely way when you next apply for admission to the United States, BCIS may conclude you remained in the United States beyond your authorized stay. If this happens, you may be returned immediately to your foreign point of origin.

If you returned home with your departure record Form I-94 (white) or Form I-94W (green) in your passport, it means that your departure was not properly recorded. It is your responsibility to correct this record. You must provide sufficient information so we can confirm your timely departure from the United States. This will close out your earlier record of arrival to this country.

No. These territories are a part of the United States. U.S. citizens returning directly from a U.S. territory are not considered to have left the U.S. territory and do not need to present a passport. U.S. territories include the following: Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Swains Island and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

You should have someone send it from the United States. If this is not possible, you will be required to apply for a transportation letter.

For all information regarding passports including issuance and renewal, please visit the Department of State's Web page http://travel.state.gov/passport/index.html

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.

This is the "Arrival/Departure Form" for international travelers. Upon arrival in the U.S., the immigration officer issues the traveler the departure portion of Form I-94 marked with date, place of entry, the alien's status (F-1 for students), a unique 11-digit admission number, and date of expiration of period of admission. F-1 visa holders will not have a specific date here.

A small (3x4") section of the long form you filled in on the plane. The USCIS inspector removed the bottom of it and stapled it into your passport. It bears the date and port of entry, the inspector's identification number, the status in which you are admitted, and either the date to which you are allowed to stay, or a reference to your certificate of eligibility as the controlling document in that regard. In this case, the I-94 card will be marked "D/S.

Contact your local consulate for instructions to renew or replace a lost passport. To find the closest consulate or embassy of your home country, please refer to the listing of local consulates or contact the International Student Services Office.

In true emergencies such as the imminent death of a family member, we will do our utmost to process your application the same day. Please click here for information about how to apply for a visa for emergency travel. Please note that you must still show that you qualify for a visa.

You can either visit our International partners at here or contact the International department at ++ 1-760-734-4729.

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