Lost I-94

[monty001 0]

Hello everyone. Hope that all of you are doing well.

So I have seem to misplaced my fiancee's I-94 form. I actually think that it was never stapled to her passport because I never saw it. So I know that I need to replace that form by filling out the I-102. I have submitted the form I-102 but I didn't realize that there was a $320 fee associated with it. It's been almost 2 weeks since I sent in the form and no receipt from the USCIS and I've tried calling the office and can't seem to get through to a live person.

Anyway, so the bottom line is this. We need the I-94 to start the AOS process. I realize that there is an expiration date on the I-94 and that getting a new I-94 can take a couple of months. Is there a certain deadline that I need to start the AOS process? The K-1 visa expires 3 months after date of entry as you all know. We already got married so that should not be an issue, right?

I'm confused about this whole thing...so sorry if I sound unclear. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

[YuAndDan 153]

FAQ: http://www.visajourney.com/faq/k1k2visa-aos.html#6.1

If POE is nearby you may try visiting CBP office, they MAY re-issue one.

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/contacts/ports/

[monty001 0]

Thanks....

POE was in New York and I'm in Seattle, so visiting the CBP office is not an option. I guess I'll just wait until we receive a new I-94.

So am I basically screwed because of not having an I-94?

[YuAndDan 153]

Thanks....

POE was in New York and I'm in Seattle, so visiting the CBP office is not an option. I guess I'll just wait until we receive a new I-94.

So am I basically screwed because of not having an I-94?

Try contacting the CBP office in Seattle, just tell them that the card was not issued in NY, they may simply look at the entry stamp in passport, and issue you another I-94 card. Wont hurt trying.

[Jasman0717 9]

Thanks....

POE was in New York and I'm in Seattle, so visiting the CBP office is not an option. I guess I'll just wait until we receive a new I-94.

So am I basically screwed because of not having an I-94?

Try contacting the CBP office in Seattle, just tell them that the card was not issued in NY, they may simply look at the entry stamp in passport, and issue you another I-94 card. Wont hurt trying.

I hope that works but they are probably going to want the money

[monty001 0]

I tried calling the local CBP office and they told me to either contact New York (our POE) or the USCIS. On the form I-102 (form for replacement I-94) it states that for I-94 forms issued by the US Customs or Border Patrol at a point of entry, contact the CBP. So...I'm going to try calling CBP, then the POE at New York and see what happens.

By the way I got a response from the USCIS asking me to enclose the $320 fee. Is it really that hard to obtain a simple I-94? Wow...I would think that they just need to look up the info, print out the sheet of paper and that's it.

Anyway, thanks for your guys' help...I'll update you all.

[Ngoc-Anh 1]

Hello everyone. Hope that all of you are doing well.

So I have seem to misplaced my fiancee's I-94 form. I actually think that it was never stapled to her passport because I never saw it. So I know that I need to replace that form by filling out the I-102. I have submitted the form I-102 but I didn't realize that there was a $320 fee associated with it. It's been almost 2 weeks since I sent in the form and no receipt from the USCIS and I've tried calling the office and can't seem to get through to a live person.

Anyway, so the bottom line is this. We need the I-94 to start the AOS process. I realize that there is an expiration date on the I-94 and that getting a new I-94 can take a couple of months. Is there a certain deadline that I need to start the AOS process? The K-1 visa expires 3 months after date of entry as you all know. We already got married so that should not be an issue, right?

I'm confused about this whole thing...so sorry if I sound unclear. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

There is no deadline for applying for AOS but it is recommended to do so as soon as possible in order to get the Greencard. Good luck!