What is the I-94?
The I-94 is an official arrival and departure record issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to foreign travelers entering the United States.
What is the I-94 used for?
Legal entry record
Proof of lawful admission
Land border travel documentation
How does the I-94 application work?
Official I-94 application vs. private assistance
Travelers entering the United States may obtain an I-94 record directly through U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or choose to use a private administrative assistance service.
Applying directly with CBP
- Application completed independently by the traveler
- Government website navigation required
- Manual data entry and verification
- No personalized guidance or support
- Errors may require re-submission
Using a private assistance service
- Administrative guidance throughout the process
- Pre-review of submitted information
- Support to reduce common errors
- Clear instructions for border presentation
- Assistance does not replace CBP authority
Regardless of the method used, the I-94 is issued exclusively by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Private assistance services do not guarantee approval or admission and do not act on behalf of the U.S. government.
No. Travelers entering the United States by air usually receive their I-94 electronically. The online I-94 application is primarily required for land border and selected ferry entries.
The validity of the I-94 is determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the port of entry and depends on your nationality, travel purpose, and admission category.
Yes. An I-94 application may be completed by a third party, provided that all traveler information is accurate and authorized by the individual entering the United States.
If you do not appear at a U.S. port of entry within seven (7) days of completing the online application, the I-94 application expires and no refunds are issued.
No. The I-94 can only be issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This service does not replace the official process and does not guarantee admission into the United States.
You should bring the travel document used in your application (passport or border crossing card), proof of residence, and any supporting documents related to your travel purpose.
Yes. CBP officers may deny admission or issuance of an I-94 at their discretion. This service does not influence CBP decisions.
Some travelers prefer assistance to reduce errors, save time, and better understand the application process. Using a private service is optional and not required by CBP.
Yes. Personal information is processed using secure systems and is used solely for the purpose of providing administrative assistance, in accordance with our privacy policy.
How our assistance service helps
- Pre-review of your information
- Guidance through the online application
- Error prevention and data validation
- Clear instructions for border presentation
- Support throughout the process
Our service fee covers administrative assistance only and does not replace the official government process.