How can I confirm that my I-94 form was correctly processed after leaving the US in 2007?
My father visited US on visitor's visa in 2007 for 20 days and submitted his I-94 while leaving. I am now in the process of applying his visitor's visa again. His old passport which had the visa stamp was renewed however, he did not get his old passport. but the new passport has the old passport # referenced. I was checking the online website to get previous travel history/I-94 record for him, however looks like they have only past 5 yrs record available online.
I have been reading online and it looks like if there is no record found, the person is considered to have overstayed in US and when reentering, one may face complications at Port of Entry. Don't they have a list of overstayers? Does this mean USCIS or DHS does not have the record of I-94 submitted in 2007?
As my father's old passport is not with him, he won't be able to show the stamp of arrival at his country. Would he be subjected to questioning about his previous visit and prove that he did not overstay?
I do not want him to face any humiliation at the POE. I don't mind his visa getting rejected.
Best Answer
The Department of Homeland Security has made it possible to look up your Electronic I-94 information online now, which includes being able to verify your I-94 was updated upon departure of the US.
You can visit the Get I-94 Information page here.
If you have any questions or issues (such as if you get Record not found), the FAQ, accessible via the link at the bottom of the page, is fairly useful, such that it is.
If you and your father are truly worried, take what documentation you may still have showing he departed the country on time with you. That is, unfortunately, all you can do at this time.
This part is still mostly true, however. If your record has not yet been made available in the system, or if there is some other unknown problem, there is no other manual process to verify.
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How do I check if my I-94 is valid?
For more information, visit CBP.gov In May 2013, CBP automated Form I-94 for air and sea arrivals. If travelers need a copy of their I-94 record for verification of alien registration, immigration status, work authorization or any other benefit, the I-94 can be obtained and printed from www.cbp.gov/I94.How do I check my US travel history US entry and exit?
To view your U.S. travel history, go to the CBP website and click on the \u201cView Travel History\u201d tab. In the next window, you will be required to read and accept terms of the website by clicking "Consent & Continue". You will need to provide: First (Given) Name \u2013 as it appears on the passport/visa.Why is my I-94 travel history not found?
If you're still not able to locate your I-94, please contact the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Traveler Communications Center (TCC) by clicking on the "Ask Us A Question" tab below. Select the correct topic for your issue as well as any related issues. We will attempt to respond to you within 72 hours.How can I check my travel history?
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