How can I get rid of my I-94?
Back in May 2013 when I entered the US on an F1 Visa I had my I-94 stamped and the little card stapled to my passport. When I left again in August, they had already discontinued the form and switched to online, so they never took it back.
Unfortunately due to this, they never took that little piece of the I-94 back. When I reentered the US after those times I didn't require an I-94.
So basically now I'm stuck with an I-94 stub on my passport and have no idea what to do with it. How should I deal with this problem?
Best Answer
According to the current version of this CBP FAQ:
If the traveler departs through an airport or sea, they will not need to turn in their form, as Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will receive the information electronically from the airlines.
However, this information may only apply to departures now (mid-2014), and not earlier like in August 2013. I remember reading from somewhere earlier that you should turn it in if you got a paper I-94 when you entered, but not if you entered with electronic I-94.
In any case, it probably doesn't hurt to mail it to the address indicated anyway, with proof of travel, and also to permanently keep airplane boarding passes from those trips in the future for when you apply for U.S. visas and enter the U.S.
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How do I surrender I-94?
Travelers will not need to do anything differently upon exiting the U.S. Travelers issued a paper Form I-94 should surrender it to the commer- cial carrier or CBP upon departure. The departure will be recorded electronically with manifest infor- mation provided by the carrier or by CBP.Does I-94 expire?
I-94 Expiration Dates The electronic I-94 has three dates printed on the form. The first date in the top right-hand corner is the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) form expiration date. All government forms include OMB dates.What happens if I-94 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 long I can stay after I-94 expired?
Staying more than one year beyond the I-94 expiration date will cause the foreign national to be barred from reentering the U.S. for a period of 10 years.HOW TO RETRIEVE YOUR I-94 INFORMATION ONLINE
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Answer 2
I always leave any stapled stubs and whatnot in my passport, and don't mess with them. In your case, the next time you enter the US the immigration officer will probably take the remaining I-94 (and perhaps ask you what happened when you actually left from that visit). If they don't take it then they probably don't care, since they've migrated to the electronic system.
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