General I-94 info
Form I-94: Arrival/Departure Record
Form I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record) is a record from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that shows you entered the United States legally in a specific visa status and how long you are allowed to stay. Most travelers receive an electronic I-94 that can be viewed online using their passport information. Each time you enter the United States, you will generally receive a new Form I-94, except in certain cases when re-entering from a neighboring country.
Beginning September 15, 2026, new I-94 records for F and J visa holders will no longer show “D/S” (Duration of Status). Instead, they will include a specific “Admit Until Date,” which is the last day you are authorized to remain in the United States under that admission.
It is your responsibility to check your I-94 online to make sure your information is correct.
Access your I-94 and travel history online
The electronic I-94 record is made available immediately online. Check your information for accuracy promptly upon admission to the United States!
You will need to provide your name, birth date, and passport number and country to locate your electronic I-94 record. The system will then display your most I-94 admission information, including your I-94 admission number and most recent date of entry. Please contact ISO if you notice any errors with your information, including your biographic details, entry details, or duration of status, so we can provide guidance on how to request a correction.
Details for F-1 and J-1 travelers
For most categories, the expiration date is based on the scheduled activity or a maximum duration for initial entry in that status. However, for F or J entry, the I-94 record should show “D/S” for Duration of Status. This means that your status remains valid as long as you are maintaining a valid I-20 or DS-2019.
Print and carry your I-94
We recommend that you print this record and carry it with your other immigration documents while you are in the United States.
Problems with your I-94
If you notice an error or have concerns about your I-94 record, please contact ISO as soon as possible for guidance. In most cases, however, the most effective way to resolve I-94 issues is to contact and work directly with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Rochester International Airport (ROC).
US Port of Entry stamp in your passport
After showing the necessary eligibility documents, your passport may also be stamped to mark the date and location of your admission. Often, the officer will provide a notation on that stamp with the category and expiration date of the nonimmigrant status you have been granted (see samples below). If provided, check this notation immediately for accuracy. It is much easier to make the necessary corrections at your Port of Entry upon arrival. If the officer writes a different category or forgets to stamp it at all, politely ask for them to review it and the officer will most likely correct the oversight immediately. Do not leave the Port of Entry with incorrect information recorded in your passport!
Sample US Port of Entry stamps
