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I-94 Frequently asked questions

Please review the information below and on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (U.S. CBP) website.    If you have questions after reviewing the material , please contact us at the International Student & Scholar Center (ISSC) at intl_office@umassd.edu or call 508-910-6633.

(Information adapted from SEVP and CBP materials)

Form I-94 is an electronic record created by the U.S. CBP at the time of your entry to the United States. Form I-94 is evidence of your lawful admission to the U.S. and is used in a variety of ways to document your legal status in the United States.

Most new and returning students, scholars, and interns entering the U.S. by air will receive an electronic Form I-94, generated from a passport scan. CBP no longer issues paper I-94s except in certain cases. Your passport will be stamped with your visa class, arrival date, and departure date, and F-1/J-1 students will still receive the "D/S" notation.

Get your most recent Form I-94

Federal agencies like the Social Security Office and DMV now receive your information faster. Students and scholars only need to wait 2–3 days before applying for a Social Security Number or driver’s license.

  • Students and scholars arriving by land (for example, from Mexico or Canada)
  • Students and scholars who arrive in the U .S. with incomplete documents undergo Secondary Inspection.

You may contact the International Student & Scholar Center (ISSC) at intl_office@umassd.edu or call 508-910-6633 for further information on the procedure for lost or incorrect forms.

For questions on the I-94 procedure, you can visit Customs and Border Protection Arrival/Departure Forms. You may also contact the International Student & Scholar Center (ISSC) at intl_office@umassd.edu or call 508-910-6633.

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