The I-94 form confirms your legal entry into the United States. Foreign visitors no longer need to fill out the paper version of the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record. CBP now collects arrival and departure information automatically from travelers’ electronic records. The I-94 indicates your Duration of Status, which ends 60 days after completing your program or ceasing authorized practical training. Your I-94 number serves as your reference number with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). You can access your I-94 information online.  

If you find an error or cannot locate your I-94 record, you may need to have it corrected. Common issues requiring correction include a missing I-94 for your most recent entry or incorrect information such as a misspelled name, wrong date of entry, inaccurate date of birth, or incorrect class of admission (visa type). 

If you believe there is an error in your most recent I-94 entry record, visit a local CBP deferred inspection site or port of entry to correct your admission record. 

DSO Check-In and Maintaining Status (Sidebar Tab) 

International Students must comply with all USCIS regulations during their stay in the United States. Failure to do so will result in going “out of status,” which may require immediate departure from the U.S. To maintain your status, please review the Office of Homeland Security: maintaining status and complete the following requirements: 

  • Report to the Designated School Official (DSO) at the beginning of each semester (before the end of the first week of classes). Bring your passport, I-20, and I-94 information. 
  • Inform the DSO of any changes to your address, contact information, or financial sponsorship within ten days of the change. 
  • Maintain a full-time in-person course load each semester as defined by your degree program. Consult with the DSO before dropping any classes and ensure you make satisfactory progress toward completing your degree within the time frame specified on your Form I-20. Full-time status for undergraduate students is 12 or more credits per semester, nine or more credits per semester for graduate students, six or more credits per semester for Ph.D. students, and ten or more credits per semester for Pharmacy students. Please review the University Credit-Hour Policy for more information. 
  • Attend all your classes and maintain normal academic progress. If you encounter academic difficulties, speak with your advisor and DSO immediately. 
  • Consult your advisor and DSO before dropping a class, changing programs, traveling outside the United States, moving to a new address, transferring schools, or requesting a program extension.