Canadians and the i-94 form.

[TonyDanza 0]

I am getting very different reports here and other places regarding Canadians who occasionally do not receive a i-94 form at the border. I did not. I entered a year and a half ago, and am almost positive I didn't.

I came in via Amtrak train at the Montreal Calis border where the Border patrol boarded the train to inspect us.

Are any other Canadians in the process of filing in the same situation as me? Or were not issued this form?

I am confused as to what I should put down on the forms requesting my i-94 number. I don't want it to get to the USCIS just to have some uninformed paper pusher decide that I forgot that part and to send it back to me. I mean, has anyone here filed without this number?

Thanks all!~

[bluegreen 0]

Yes! Lots of people have. If you do a search in the main AOS forum (this subforum is pretty new) you will come across quite a few. I thought, at first, I would have to file for a "replacement" I-94 but soon realized that was a waste of $300+ because I was never issued one in the first place and they would not "replace" something that was not issued.

Everywhere it asked for the I-94 I wrote "none issued—Canadian visitor". I never left anything blank. Same for the A# (that is the number on the I-94. I wrote "No I-94, Canadian visitor". This is the right process. USCIS should know this and the one example I have seen recently where someone was issued an RFE for this has got to be a dumb mistake on the part of USCIS. I have NEVER received an I-94 crossing the border.

I did write a cover letter for both packages explaining that I have listed no I-94 nor have I included it because I was not issued one since....yes, I am a Canadian Visitor! It felt very repetitive but I just drove the point home at every opportunity.

[bluegreen 0]

Oh and I meant to add, I tried doing research about this outside of VJ and I too found confusing conflicting reports. There is just nothing out there. But the fact is, Canadians rarely receive the I-94, and that does not preclude you from filing from visitor status. The applications are just not tailored to our situation.

I would also ask this q in the Canadian forum becasue there are quite a few active posters there who did the same thing as us, to set your mind at ease (there will also be the usual confused people who say you have to go home and file a K visa—they don't all understand the concurrent thing, which is understandable if you did not go through the process in this way. Just pick out th useful advice from th confused advice:)

Edited October 18, 2008 by bluegreen

[cdn_in_wa 1]

Oh and I meant to add, I tried doing research about this outside of VJ and I too found confusing conflicting reports. There is just nothing out there. But the fact is, Canadians rarely receive the I-94, and that does not preclude you from filing from visitor status. The applications are just not tailored to our situation.

I would also ask this q in the Canadian forum becasue there are quite a few active posters there who did the same thing as us, to set your mind at ease (there will also be the usual confused people who say you have to go home and file a K visa—they don't all understand the concurrent thing, which is understandable if you did not go through the process in this way. Just pick out th useful advice from th confused advice:)

We did what bluegreen did - wrote N/A Canadian anywhere the I-94 or A# is requested. Once you get your NOAs, you have an A# for future forms.

The only time I have ever received an I-94 and then only twice was when using my A/P.

BTW, if you have been in the US for the past year and a half, don't bother to apply for A/P - I-131 - as you could be denied reentry due to the overstay. When I first used mine, the border guards were very questioning regarding my dates, status and intentions.

[TonyDanza 0]

You guys RULE!!!!! Seriously. Appreciate it tremendously!

PS. CDN in WA - add a timeline if you have a second, or want to.

I'd be really interested in reading it as you sound like your in the same boat as bluegreen and myself.

Edited October 19, 2008 by TonyDanza

[cdn_in_wa 1]

You guys RULE!!!!! Seriously. Appreciate it tremendously!

PS. CDN in WA - add a timeline if you have a second, or want to.

I'd be really interested in reading it as you sound like your in the same boat as bluegreen and myself.

I had done it before, but for some reason I deleted most of the information.

We're awaiting the 'review' of our 'approval' after our interview on Friday.

[CAnadyIn 0]

I realize this is an old topic, but I have been searching for info related to Canadians not receiving I-94's and came across the following, from The United States Embassy Consular Services Canada website:

USA Arrival-Departure Record (Form I-94)

Not Applicable to Canadian Citizens

Canadians who travel to the United States as tourists or on business generally do not need a Form I-94.

This page is included here for the benefit of visitors from elsewhere who are traveling to both the U.S. and Canada.

I thought this may of use to people looking for info.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

I realize this is an old topic, but I have been searching for info related to Canadians not receiving I-94's and came across the following, from The United States Embassy Consular Services Canada website:

USA Arrival-Departure Record (Form I-94)

Not Applicable to Canadian Citizens

Canadians who travel to the United States as tourists or on business generally do not need a Form I-94.

This page is included here for the benefit of visitors from elsewhere who are traveling to both the U.S. and Canada.

I thought this may of use to people looking for info.

Thanks CAnadyIn,

It is good to have the actual link to the information available.

[NATANNE 0]

Hello!

I am a Canadian citizen who came to the states by plane a few months ago and did not receive a I-94. I am now married to a US citizen and filing for my adjustment of status in Oregon.

I have been filing the questions about my I-94# and A# with 'NONE/CANADIAN', but I was wondering about the NONIMMIGRANT VISA NUMBER. Particularly, the I-485 form in Part 3.

Does this also not pertain to Canadians and is this a number that would have been on a I-94?

Thanks in advance!!

Nat

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Hello!

I am a Canadian citizen who came to the states by plane a few months ago and did not receive a I-94. I am now married to a US citizen and filing for my adjustment of status in Oregon.

I have been filing the questions about my I-94# and A# with 'NONE/CANADIAN', but I was wondering about the NONIMMIGRANT VISA NUMBER. Particularly, the I-485 form in Part 3.

Does this also not pertain to Canadians and is this a number that would have been on a I-94?

Thanks in advance!!

Nat

If you entered as a Canadian visitor, you would not have received an I-94 nor would you have a non-immigrant visa number. You do not have a visa . The non-immigrant number would be on the I-94W for a visa waiver country or on an actual physical visa such as a K-1 or a K-3 visa for family based 'non-immigrants' who will become immigrants after their arrival, or on a B2 visitor's visa for countries that require a visa, etc. Just put 'none/Canadian' where it asks for the non-immigrant visa number and you will be fine.

Edited September 20, 2009 by Kathryn41

[slyph123 0]

Hello!

So, has anything changed in regards to I-94 rules??

I am a Canadian, got married(to US Spouse, in NYC) in April of this year and have been going back and forth between Canada and the US since.

I do not have a K visa, only b-2 visitor.

Recently sat down and collected all the papers and documents to file I-130 + I-485 together.

I received an I-94 when i flew in in april, but during all my entries including my last entry in October(by car) i wasn't given a stamp or number(94).

According to the i-94 website, the i-94 number is expired.

What should i do?

Should i write "visitor canadian" on my forms when it asks for i-94? and how can i prove when i came into the country(if i dont have stamp)? !

I appreciate any help thank you !!!

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