Returning expired I-94
I returned to Canada from USA and the I-94 was not collected at the border. It has now expired. I can see my departure has been correctly noted on the CBP website: https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/history-search.
Do I still need to return the expired I-94? If yes, can I just drive down to the border and hand it over instead of mailing it with all proofs?
Best Answer
The whole point of returning the I-94W form is to have your departure recorded. If your departure was recorded electronically (and correctly) there is no need to bother with returning the paper.
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What if I forgot to return I-94?
If you used private carrier to depart US, and forgot to turn in the I-94, then you have take steps to correct your records. If you do not correct the records and fail to provide proof that you did not overstay, CBP will conclude that you broke the law.What to do if I-94 is expired?
You can submit an application for an extension of stay by mail or you can file online using USCIS ELIS for an extension of stay before the expiration date on your Form I-94. (There are certain very limited circumstances under which USCIS will excuse a late submission.)Can I enter U.S. with expired I-94?
In most cases, if you stay in the U.S. after your I-94 has expired, your visa status will be considered \u201cout of status,\u201d and you will be deported immediately. Additionally, you will not be able to apply for a green card or change your status, even if you are eligible to do so.Can I stay beyond I-94 expiry?
People who stay in the United States beyond the expiration date of their I-94 risk being barred from re-entering the country for a period of three (3) or 10 years, depending on the length of the overstay.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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