As you might know, I-94 is a document generated by Customs and Immigration upon your landing in the states. You must've been given a form to fill out on the plane. They use this info to generate the I-94. This document is important in several places; most importantly, while renting an apartment and getting a Social Security number.
Generating the I-94
To generate the I-94, go to https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/request.html
Alternatively, just Google I-94 and click on the first link that appears. They ask for a bunch of information. Standard stuff; passport number, date of birth, full name etc. Then click on "Get most recent I-94". Et voila, you get it on your screen. Just print it out and you're good to go.
Errors in the I-94
I had a typo in my I-94. My middle name (dad's name in my case) was misspelt. So I looked for a bunch of options trying to fix it. I even sent an email to DHS's (Department of Homeland Security) help section. But yesterday it became evident that I could not get a campus job without it (due to the Social Security problem I mentioned). So I hopped on the first bus to the nearest airport and walked straight into the Immigration office. Note: Customs and Immigration are two different offices. You need the Immigration office. Over there, I went to the window and told the officer my problem. He took a copy of my I-94 and my passport with him. I had also taken my I-20 just in case. He went in and came out about 5 minutes later saying the problem should be fixed within a week. So that was that.
That's all for today folks!
Generating the I-94
To generate the I-94, go to https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/request.html
Alternatively, just Google I-94 and click on the first link that appears. They ask for a bunch of information. Standard stuff; passport number, date of birth, full name etc. Then click on "Get most recent I-94". Et voila, you get it on your screen. Just print it out and you're good to go.
Errors in the I-94
I had a typo in my I-94. My middle name (dad's name in my case) was misspelt. So I looked for a bunch of options trying to fix it. I even sent an email to DHS's (Department of Homeland Security) help section. But yesterday it became evident that I could not get a campus job without it (due to the Social Security problem I mentioned). So I hopped on the first bus to the nearest airport and walked straight into the Immigration office. Note: Customs and Immigration are two different offices. You need the Immigration office. Over there, I went to the window and told the officer my problem. He took a copy of my I-94 and my passport with him. I had also taken my I-20 just in case. He went in and came out about 5 minutes later saying the problem should be fixed within a week. So that was that.
That's all for today folks!
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