I-94 not issued! B1/B2 tourist visa

[hy2934 2]

Hi Al,

My parents came to USA on B1/B2 visa for a month (left last week). I was looking at their passport just before they wee leaving, and I didn't see any I-94 card stapled anywhere in the passport. They came to Houston airport (if that helps) from New Delhi (India). I was wondering if they have stopped issuing paper form of I-94 (I never heard it though), or if it will have any implications on their future visits? Just FYI, they were issued 10 year multiple entry B1/B2 visa back in February this year, and it was their first visit.

Thanks!

[florida4life 29]

yes you need to go here to get it

https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/request.html;jsessionid=6ph7S2NK3rwS8dQvtqJ77f08L475nyJrWNpS88L29fYhz1cksk5G!271044983

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_visa/i-94_instructions/

[hy2934 2]

yes you need to go here to get it

https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/request.html;jsessionid=6ph7S2NK3rwS8dQvtqJ77f08L475nyJrWNpS88L29fYhz1cksk5G!271044983

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_visa/i-94_instructions/

Thanks florida4life for the links.

However, under the FAQs listed in first link, it mentions that admission records will be available on I-94 website until one departs from USA. But as I mentioned previously, my parents left last week, and I guess that's why it keeps saying "Admission (I-94) record number: Not found".

My biggest concern is when they come here for their next visit in a year or so, POE officer might give them hard time since they didn't get I-94 this time? Does that make sense?

Will going to USA consulate in India help in any way? Just to make sure their arrival/departure was recorded perfectly (although their passport does have a stamp showing admitted to USA on September 27, 2013).

[Ahren & Edna 4]

Please look at this link.

http://www.colorado.edu/oie/2013/04/11/cbp-will-no-longer-issue-i-94-cards

[Lainie B 465]

Thanks florida4life for the links.

However, under the FAQs listed in first link, it mentions that admission records will be available on I-94 website until one departs from USA. But as I mentioned previously, my parents left last week, and I guess that's why it keeps saying "Admission (I-94) record number: Not found".

My biggest concern is when they come here for their next visit in a year or so, POE officer might give them hard time since they didn't get I-94 this time? Does that make sense?

Will going to USA consulate in India help in any way? Just to make sure their arrival/departure was recorded perfectly (although their passport does have a stamp showing admitted to USA on September 27, 2013).

They don't need to do anything. The I-94 is now electronic. Their arrival and departure are recorded electronically. The only people who need to get a physical copy of the I-94 are those who are dealing with immigration to the US. That doesn't apply to your parents.

[newacct 688]

Thanks florida4life for the links.

However, under the FAQs listed in first link, it mentions that admission records will be available on I-94 website until one departs from USA. But as I mentioned previously, my parents left last week, and I guess that's why it keeps saying "Admission (I-94) record number: Not found".

Why do you want their I-94 if they've already left? Even when there was paper I-94, you had to turn them in when leaving. So you would also not have their I-94 after they left.

My biggest concern is when they come here for their next visit in a year or so, POE officer might give them hard time since they didn't get I-94 this time? Does that make sense?

No, it does not make sense. Not getting the paper I-94 the whole point of automating the I-94s.

[Pinkrlion 2,713]

They are automated, but you still need to call your local CBP office. I called for my MIL, and we now have to go to CBP office, because when she POE'd, they input her information incorrectly.

[Kenny&JoAnne 0]

Each time one enters the US, he/she will have a diferent I-94 (just like the paper one). You can look up the number on the website while that person is still in the US. Once he/she departs, the number is retired and you will get NOT FOUND when search on the website. Dont worry, next time your parents come, they will have new I-94 numbers. If you still want to get their I-94 numbers for the last time (for whatever reason), you have to go to the local CBP office - usually located at the airport, they can still retrieve it for you. We did.... longest wait ever at the local CBP, however...