Form I-94 error----Need veteran VJ advice....

[Pitaya 2,577]

Hello folks,

My fiancee and her son arrived and had no problems at their POE Seattle, she was K-1, he was K-2. We were looking at their passports last night, including their respective I-94s, that are stapled into the page next to their US visas. No problem with the fiancee's, however there may be a problem with the son's I-94, and I need some good experienced VJ advice. The son mistakenly put his mother's name on the portion of his I-94 form that is stapled into his passport. ....argh!!! He swears that the correct information was on the portion of the form that the CBP officer kept. What is the most reasonable course of action? I got a comment from a good, old VJ friend to just let it go and don't mess with it, it was an honest mistake by the boy...there shouldn't be any problems, explaining the situation to anyone that asks. I mean, after all, it is attached in his passport, and the CPB official stamped and stapled it into the boy's passport. Sounds reasonable to me, but we will be dealing with the government agencies with this document. My fiancee is tempted to cross out her name (that the boy inserted by mistake), initial it, and print in the correct name in the remaining spaces. Do we call CPB office and go back to the airport so that they can do corrective action on the I-94? We just want to do the most appropriate thing that won't cause issues for the boy while we start the residency and AOS process.

We would appreciate some experienced VJ advice. Thank you for reading this and your positive comments.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Hello folks,

My fiancee and her son arrived and had no problems at their POE Seattle, she was K-1, he was K-2. We were looking at their passports last night, including their respective I-94s, that are stapled into the page next to their US visas. No problem with the fiancee's, however there may be a problem with the son's I-94, and I need some good experienced VJ advice. The son mistakenly put his mother's name on the portion of his I-94 form that is stapled into his passport. ....argh!!! He swears that the correct information was on the portion of the form that the CBP officer kept. What is the most reasonable course of action? I got a comment from a good, old VJ friend to just let it go and don't mess with it, it was an honest mistake by the boy...there shouldn't be any problems, explaining the situation to anyone that asks. I mean, after all, it is attached in his passport, and the CPB official stamped and stapled it into the boy's passport. Sounds reasonable to me, but we will be dealing with the government agencies with this document. My fiancee is tempted to cross out her name (that the boy inserted by mistake), initial it, and print in the correct name in the remaining spaces. Do we call CPB office and go back to the airport so that they can do corrective action on the I-94? We just want to do the most appropriate thing that won't cause issues for the boy while we start the residency and AOS process.

We would appreciate some experienced VJ advice. Thank you for reading this and your positive comments.

I am of the attitude of your good friend... just let it be. I doubt if anyone will every look at the I-94 again. Just my opinion, but I wouldn't worry about it.

[Pitaya 2,577]

I am of the attitude of your good friend... just let it be. I doubt if anyone will every look at the I-94 again. Just my opinion, but I wouldn't worry about it.

Yea, that is also the way I am leaning. But, just don't want it to bite us in the butt with something down the road, like social security, etc.....

I appreciate your advice.

[pushbrk 12,883]

Hello folks,

My fiancee and her son arrived and had no problems at their POE Seattle, she was K-1, he was K-2. We were looking at their passports last night, including their respective I-94s, that are stapled into the page next to their US visas. No problem with the fiancee's, however there may be a problem with the son's I-94, and I need some good experienced VJ advice. The son mistakenly put his mother's name on the portion of his I-94 form that is stapled into his passport. ....argh!!! He swears that the correct information was on the portion of the form that the CBP officer kept. What is the most reasonable course of action? I got a comment from a good, old VJ friend to just let it go and don't mess with it, it was an honest mistake by the boy...there shouldn't be any problems, explaining the situation to anyone that asks. I mean, after all, it is attached in his passport, and the CPB official stamped and stapled it into the boy's passport. Sounds reasonable to me, but we will be dealing with the government agencies with this document. My fiancee is tempted to cross out her name (that the boy inserted by mistake), initial it, and print in the correct name in the remaining spaces. Do we call CPB office and go back to the airport so that they can do corrective action on the I-94? We just want to do the most appropriate thing that won't cause issues for the boy while we start the residency and AOS process.

We would appreciate some experienced VJ advice. Thank you for reading this and your positive comments.

Go back to the airport and get it corrected. The nearest POE will work. Does not need to be the same one where they entered. Both my wife and daughter had August 39 instead of 29 stamped on theirs along with another big mistake. (K3/K3) Any POE manager can solve the problem for you and put a new I-94 in.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

I am of the attitude of your good friend... just let it be. I doubt if anyone will every look at the I-94 again. Just my opinion, but I wouldn't worry about it.

You doubt they'll look at it? A photocopy is required for AOS and if interviewed, will be taken at the interview so YES it will be looked at. It is also the name that they would have registered on the system, so it definitely is an issue.

Agree with Push. You should go to the nearest POE (again doesn't have to be the one they entered from) and get a new correct one issued. This may become an issue and it's better to fix it before it becomes one, then after it does.

Edited July 28, 2012 by Vanessa&Tony

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

I agree with the two posts above. Get it fixed. If you get any hassles at your nearest POE, here is a list of deferred inspection sites so you can contact your nearest one to get it all sorted out. http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/toolbox/contacts/deferred_inspection/deferred_inspection_sites.ctt/deferred_inspection_sites.pdf

[bigdog 376]

Good idea better than waiting till AOS, sounds like an easy fix.

[didopage 337]

Same as other members, I would go back to the airport, explain the situation and ask them what to do to correct it. Not having his name on it can be problematic during his AOS process...

Let us know how it goes! :-)

[bigdog 376]

Yea, that is also the way I am leaning. But, just don't want it to bite us in the butt with something down the road, like social security, etc.....

I appreciate your advice.

Looks like the go fix it is the winner.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

Joseph had issues with his. We had to return to an inspection station and get them to correct it. ( Airport or border or office )

[Darnell 8,478]

Well, you are not certain what is stored in the SAVE database system now,

so it's best to get into a CBP office (airport POE or secondary/deferred inspection office not at an airport)

and have a supervisor review what's stored in the computer.

IF it's wrong, a supervisor can correct it.

You won't know for certain, alas, until you go. Since it's 'so soon' since the POE date, I suggest getting to the office at the POE now. If a few weeks later, can get it fixed at a CBP secondary / deferred inspection office, instead of the POE office.

Good Luck !

Edited July 29, 2012 by Darnell

[Ryan H 3,812]

Agree with the other posts that say "get it fixed ASAP."

[Pitaya 2,577]

>>>FOLLOW-UP<<<

Today, Monday, I contacted the local Seattle office of the CPB, spoke with a very pleasant officer, she instructed me to bring the passports down to their offices at Boeing Field, the old Seattle airport. I packed up the passports (fiancee's [K-1] and son's [K-2]), the fiancee and stepson and we went there to see their new government in action. The officer took both passports, examined them, removed the incorrect Form I-94 and inserted a new, correct Form I-94 into the stepson's passport, at no charge. I believe that my new family was quite impressed with the good service that we were given.

The officer also indicated to call their office in two weeks to determine whether their I-94 case numbers had been inputted into their computer. She indicated that even though they did they POE last week, there is such a back-log, and they are not yet in the computer system. She said that when they are in their system, then to take them down to apply for their Social Security number. All of the staff at this Seattle CPB office were very friendly, informative, and professional. As we may say in Seattle, we are now as happy as clams at high tide!!!!

Getting ready for our nuptials later on today at the Seattle Municipal Courthouse!

A good ending to a potentially sticky situation. Thanks to all with their great comments and advice. This is a great site with great folks, willing and able to help others on their immigration journey. :thumbs:

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Great news! Glad they were so helpful and fixed it right up for you.

[bigdog 376]

Have fun at your wedding and wish I was there.