I-94 not removed -> problem with K1 process now?

[quantumgirl 0]

I was in the USA as a highschool exchange student in 2001/2002. They didnt remove the I-94 departure form from my passport when I left, and I didn't even know this was required. When I entered the US again on the Visa Waiver in 2004, they finally removed the I-94 when I was boarding the plane to the US.

I have entered the US numerous times after that without any problems.

My question is, do I need to mention this incident anywhere during the K1 process? Maybe there is a form on one of the documents where I need to check "Yes" instead of "No" because of this? Or can I just ignore this?

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

If there was any problem with it then you would have been questioned about it when entering the US. The worst that could happen in a case like this is that they would presume you had never left the US on the visit where the I-94 was not removed. If this had happened then they would have presumed you overstayed by at least two years, since it was that long before you returned to the US. An overstay of two years would have resulted in a 10 year ban from the US. You obviously weren't banned, so they recorded your exit, even though they didn't take the I-94.

I think you're fine.

[Bobby+Umit 161]

non-issue - if you entered after they removed it (on the VWP) - that is pretty good evidence your in the clear.

[quantumgirl 0]

ok thank u guys. I'm feeling better now.