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Correct an Error on Your I-94 (CBP I-94 Correction)

Fix mistakes on your official U.S. arrival record.

We'll guide you through it, step by step

  • ✓Simple questions in plain language — no legal jargon
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Estimated fee

No government fee

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Typical timeline

1 day to 4 weeks

Category

Compliance

Who qualifies

Foreign nationals who entered the U.S. and received an electronic or paper I-94 containing clerical errors made by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer.

The step-by-step roadmap

  1. 1

    Review your electronic I-94

    Download your official I-94 from the CBP website and identify exact discrepancies in your name, date of birth, class of admission, or admit-until date.

    Watch out: Check the admit-until date carefully against your visa requirements.
    Common rejection reason: Misidentifying typographical errors versus lawful status limitations.
  2. 2

    Gather supporting entry documents

    Assemble proof showing what your record should state, including your passport, visa stamp, boarding pass, and petition approvals.

    Watch out: Ensure your passport was valid for at least 6 months past entry.
    Common rejection reason: Missing underlying eligibility documents such as Form I-20 or Form I-797.
  3. 3

    Contact a CBP Deferred Inspection Site

    Submit a correction request via email, phone, or an in-person visit to the nearest CBP Deferred Inspection office or port of entry.

    Watch out: Different CBP ports have distinct submission preferences (email vs. in-person).
    Common rejection reason: Contacting USCIS for an error made by CBP at entry.
  4. 4

    Confirm your corrected record

    Check the CBP retrieval system online to verify that the officer properly updated your information in the federal database.

    Watch out: Always print and save a copy of the corrected I-94 immediately.
    Common rejection reason: Failing to follow up before the incorrect departure date passes.

Documents you'll need

  • Passport with U.S. Entry Stamp and Visa

    Your unexpired foreign passport containing your U.S. visa foil and recent CBP admission stamp.

    Note: Bring old and new passports if your visa is in an expired booklet.

  • Incorrect I-94 Printout

    A copy of the erroneous I-94 arrival record retrieved from the official CBP online portal.

  • Status Eligibility Documents

    Documents establishing your correct status, such as Form I-797, Form I-20, Form DS-2019, or travel itinerary.

    Note: Must match the status you requested upon entry.

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