Customs and Border Protection (Customs and Border Protectionfor its abbreviation in English) protects the borders of the United States and between them Documents The key you will find is one Visitor requirements. In this December 2025 holidaysI know form Who records dates Entry and exit.
he Form I-94 Essential for everyone Visitorsis issued during the admission process at the port of entry. Department of Homeland Security (Ministry of Homeland Securityfor its abbreviation in English) which Immigration agencyissued Check-in/check-outFor foreigners who:
The only ones who They don’t need the form Her: No American citizensthe Permanent residents (green card holders) Returning immigrants, foreign nationals on immigrant visas, and most Canadians visiting or transiting through the country.
In general, an officer CBP attaches Form I-94 to the passport From non-immigrant visitor to Enter the United States The format also states that the visitor must leave the United States. On or before the departure date stamped on the documentwhich is referred to as Admit to date.
The agency explains that those traveling by land or ferry from specific ports can request a Temporary document in advancewhich will save them time upon arrival, or Form I-94 will be issued during the admission process At the port of entry.
The Office of Customs and Border Protection announced that Foreign visitors arriving in the United States They no longer need to complete I-94 On paper. “Those who need Proof of your legal status As a visitor to employers, schools/universities or government agencies may access your information. CBP online check-in/check-out“.
he CBP now collects admission and exit information automatically Travelers from their electronic travel records.
Currently, at land borders, foreigners will receive the form electronically and is no longer a printed receipt. CBP recommends For those who need the document Which are used CBP Link app or website The agency may request this.
If the traveler wants a printed formyou can get it from the I-94 location with option Get the latest on I-94 (Get the latest I-94) or through the same option in the app.
“He can Request a printed form During the inspection process, but all of these Requests will be taken up at a later session“, warns the agency.
The agency stated that as of September 30, 2025, A Additional fee of $24 to current price of $6 For orders from Form I-94 Arrival/departure at land border ports of entry, which raises Total cost is US$30.
The measurement is identical to what is stated in Human Resources-1 (One big, beautiful bill)which was enacted by Donald Trump on July 4.
The announcement in the Federal Register, making the action official, reads: “CBP will not charge any fees For foreigners arriving at the port of entry Air or sea Because these foreigners are not required to apply for Form I-94 From Customs and Border Protection.”
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