I-94 record on entry from Puerto Rico to US mainland

I am in the US on an F2 visa. I want to change my status to F1 (I already have the visa stamp in my passport). For that purpose, I need to travel outside the US and come back in. I am planning to use Puerto Rico for that.

I know that I can enter Puerto Rico without a visa because it is a US territory. This page says that entry requirements (entry back to the US mainland) for non-citizens are the same as entering from a foreign destination. Am I correct in assuming that a new I-94 entry will be created on my way back? And at that point, I'll be able to enter as an F1 student instead of my current F2 status?

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What is I-94 arrival record?

Form I-94 is the DHS Arrival/Departure Record issued to aliens who are admitted to the U.S., who are adjusting status while in the U.S. or extending their stay, among other things. A CBP officer gen- erally attaches the I-94 to the non-immigrant visi- tor's passport upon U.S. entry.

How do I read my I-94 travel history?

Students may view their U.S. travel history online through the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Website (https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94). (Please note that the travel history is different from the I-94 record used to provide proof of legal entry to the U.S.)

Can you travel within the US with I-94?

When traveling in the United States and outside the metropolitan area of Boston, you should always carry your original immigration documents, including a valid passport, visa documents (Form I-20 or DS-2019) and an I-94 print out for identification purpose.

Where can I find I-94 Arrival Departure Record number?

Go to https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/ to access your I-94 record. After entering the required information, you'll be able to view your electronic I-94 records similar to the screen shot below.

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