OMG I-94

[Arabella 4]

Sean just crossed the border today so he can come visit for Christmas.

They gave him an I-94.

What does that mean?

Thanks!

EDIT: Paul Mayer said they wouldn't activate the Visa if he didn't bring his packet. He didn't bring his packet. Does this mean they activated his Visa?

HELP!

Edited December 15, 2009 by Arabella

[Arabella 4]

Sean just crossed the border today so he can come visit for Christmas.

They gave him an I-94.

What does that mean?

Thanks!

EDIT: Paul Mayer said they wouldn't activate the Visa if he didn't bring his packet. He didn't bring his packet. Does this mean they activated his Visa?

HELP!

I think I found the answer and it is a temporary Visa so they can make sure he doesn't over stay, correct?

[trailmix 77]

The I-94 is basically a tracking thing - let's them know when you came in and when you left - just be sure to have him turn it in when he goes back to Canada

[Arabella 4]

The I-94 is basically a tracking thing - let's them know when you came in and when you left - just be sure to have him turn it in when he goes back to Canada

Ok, for a minute I thought we had to get married in 90 days and I was freaking out!

Edited December 15, 2009 by Arabella

[trailmix 77]

No but that would have been funny! right?

[Arabella 4]

No but that would have been funny! right?

Haha I wouldn't have minded so much to be honest.

I'd take him to the court house tomorrow if he'd let me.

[bowflex 0]

Lol That would've made for a crazy fun holiday season for you eh?

[Varba 0]

No but that would have been funny! right?

Haha I wouldn't have minded so much to be honest.

I'd take him to the court house tomorrow if he'd let me.

Mental image:

Arabella with wonder woman lasso. "Imma drag you to the court house!"

[Emancipation 2]

No but that would have been funny! right?

Haha I wouldn't have minded so much to be honest.

I'd take him to the court house tomorrow if he'd let me.

awe......

[bowflex 0]

No but that would have been funny! right?

Haha I wouldn't have minded so much to be honest.

I'd take him to the court house tomorrow if he'd let me.

Mental image:

Arabella with wonder woman lasso. "Imma drag you to the court house!"

Lol Even better, rushing to the courthouse with the two of them in the invisible jet

[Arabella 4]

No but that would have been funny! right?

Haha I wouldn't have minded so much to be honest.

I'd take him to the court house tomorrow if he'd let me.

Mental image:

Arabella with wonder woman lasso. "Imma drag you to the court house!"

Lol Even better, rushing to the courthouse with the two of them in the invisible jet

So he took a shuttle to the airport and they stopped the shuttle for about 30 minutes to issue him the I-94.

Then when it was all over, they decided not to give him the I-94 and let him through!

[antda 13]

Hi Arabella,

I-94= Arrival/Departure Card

-A small white card stapled to one's passport that states how long one can stay in the USA...

-Cost $6...Issued by the USCIS at border crossings.

-Do not stay past the dates stated on the card, otherwise one will be "illegal" in the country.

Hope this helps. Good luck with the rest of your journey too.

Ant

Sean just crossed the border today so he can come visit for Christmas.

They gave him an I-94.

What does that mean?

Thanks!

EDIT: Paul Mayer said they wouldn't activate the Visa if he didn't bring his packet. He didn't bring his packet. Does this mean they activated his Visa?

HELP!

[Arabella 4]

Hi Arabella,

I-94= Arrival/Departure Card

-A small white card stapled to one's passport that states how long one can stay in the USA...

-Cost $6...Issued by the USCIS at border crossings.

-Do not stay past the dates stated on the card, otherwise one will be "illegal" in the country.

Hope this helps. Good luck with the rest of your journey too.

Ant

Sean just crossed the border today so he can come visit for Christmas.

They gave him an I-94.

What does that mean?

Thanks!

EDIT: Paul Mayer said they wouldn't activate the Visa if he didn't bring his packet. He didn't bring his packet. Does this mean they activated his Visa?

HELP!

Hi Ant!

Thanks for the info! I looked it up but didn't find all the information you gave. For whatever reason, they never gave him the I-94 but they let him cross. The next time he comes will be to activate his K-1 Visa so I don't think we'll have another I-94 scare!

Edited December 15, 2009 by Arabella

[antda 13]

Hi Arabella,

You're welcome. Glad to be able to help.

Lol..the only reason why I know about such....Is because they gave me such when I crossed the border at my POE!

It was issued during my POE, as I said that I wanted to visit my boyfriend (now husband) at the time...

And they wouldn't let me stay for longer than 2 weeks....So my I-94 was issued then, and was stapled in my passport...

Though I stayed longer than that (I know, it was illegal..lol..), got married, Adjuststed Status (and became legal)...

And the rest is history (see my vj timeline for more info)....

I-94s are rare though (especially for Canadians, who are visa-exempt), and are mostly given under circumstances where the immigration officer thinks that one is might be overstaying/staying longer than they should in the USA without status

So if an I-94 is not issued, as a Canadian,your fiance can legally stay up to 6 months...

If an I-94 is issued, they can stay up to the expiry date of the I-94 is issued for.....

By the way, if they do issue an I-94, don't throw that card out when it is expired. Just leave your card in the passport.

They will ask for such when you return back to Canada, and/or during your immigration interviews...(and take it away then).

Hope this helps. Good luck on the rest of your journey too. Hope youf fiance enjoys his visit!

Ant

Hi Ant!

Thanks for the info! I looked it up but didn't find all the information you gave. For whatever reason, they never gave him the I-94 but they let him cross. The next time he comes will be to activate his K-1 Visa so I don't think we'll have another I-94 scare!

Edited December 15, 2009 by Ant+D+A

[Arabella 4]

Hi Arabella,

You're welcome. Glad to be able to help.

Lol..the only reason why I know about such....Is because they gave me such when I crossed the border at my POE!

It was issued during my POE, as I said that I wanted to visit my boyfriend (now husband) at the time...

And they wouldn't let me stay for longer than 2 weeks....So my I-94 was issued then, and was stapled in my passport...

Though I stayed longer than that (I know, it was illegal..lol..), got married, Adjuststed Status (and became legal)...

And the rest is history (see my vj timeline for more info)....

I-94s are rare though (especially for Canadians, who are visa-exempt), and are mostly given under circumstances where the immigration officer thinks that one is might be overstaying/staying longer than they should in the USA without status

So if an I-94 is not issued, as a Canadian,your fiance can legally stay up to 6 months...

If an I-94 is issued, they can stay up to the expiry date of the I-94 is issued for.....

By the way, if they do issue an I-94, don't throw that card out when it is expired. Just leave your card in the passport.

They will ask for such when you return back to Canada, and/or during your immigration interviews...(and take it away then).

Hope this helps. Good luck on the rest of your journey too. Hope youf fiance enjoys his visit!

Ant

Hi Ant!

Thanks for the info! I looked it up but didn't find all the information you gave. For whatever reason, they never gave him the I-94 but they let him cross. The next time he comes will be to activate his K-1 Visa so I don't think we'll have another I-94 scare!

Yikes! I'm glad they didn't give him the I-94 because he is staying for a month and a 2 week trip would have ruined his return flight! I think it's arbitrary how long they let you stay for.