Have you traveled outside the United States recently? If yes, then make sure to check your I-94 record to see that you were granted the correct status upon reentry into the U.S. This is important as you will need a copy of your most recent I-94 to apply for a social security number, to apply for a Texas State ID or Driver’s License, or to obtain any immigration services at ISSS.
You can always look up your electronic I-94 electronic record by visiting the U.S. Custom’s and Border Protection website. Please make sure that the following information is correct on your electronic I-94:
- The correct admitted until notation (D/S for “Duration of Status” for F-1/ J-1 students only)
- Name as it appears on your passport
- Birth date
- Passport Number
- Passport Country of Issuance
- The correct most recent date of entry (A short trip to Canada, Mexico, or certain Caribbean islands may not be recorded. If you take a short trip to these areas, you may find your previous entry date still recorded on your I-94 which is normal and not a cause for concern.)
- Your correct visa status
If you entered the U.S. by car or ship, then you should have received a paper I-94 in place of the electronic, online I-94. It is important when getting the paper I-94 that you also confirm:
- Your correct visa status
- The correct admitted until notation (D/S for “Duration of Status” for F-1/ J-1 students only)
- Your name appears as it is on your passport
- Birth date
- Country of Citizenship as listed on your passport
If you find any incorrect information on your I-94 (electronic or paper) or you cannot locate your electronic I-94 record online, please contact ISSS for assistance.
Please Note: If there is an error on your I-94 record, this could affect your status and any related benefits. For example, if you are an F-1 student with expiration of D/S but your I-94 record doesn’t show this, then you would not be eligible to apply for OPT until the I-94 record is corrected.