When preparing to study in the US, most students are very interested in Visa F-1 and Form I-20, but pay little attention to Form I-94 – one of the most important documents to prove the legal status of stay in the US.
If you're leaving or entering the United States, do n't miss this document!
What is I-94?
I-94 is an entry document issued by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued to foreigners upon entry into the US by air or sea.
Currently, I-94 is issued as electronic, recording information such as:
✅ Full name, date of birth and passport number
✅ Date of entry into the US
✅ Entry area (e.g.: F-1)
✅ Permitted duration or conditions of stay in the US
💡 Simply understood: F-1 Visa Gets You Permitted to the U.S. border checkpoint for immigration, while The new I - 94 is a document that confirms you've been allowed to enter and stay in the United States legally for as long as you want.
🎓 Why is I-94 important for international students?
During studying in the US, I-94 will be required when carrying out a lot of important procedures such as:
📚 Completion of Admission to School
Verify the status of legal F-1
💼 Work Permit Application OPT/STEM OPT
Apply for Social Security Number (SSN) if qualified
🚗 Driver's license exam or state ID application
Carrying out procedures with USCIS and government agencies
👉 So, after each entry, students should download and save their I-94 immediately to use when needed.
🔷 Where to download I-94?
After entering Vietnam, you can download I-94 for free on the official website of CBP.
After downloading, please double check:
✅ Full name and passport number
✅ Entry area must be F-1
✅ Date of entry
✅ Items Admit Until Date (or conditions of stay)
⚠️ If the information is incorrect, please contact us CBP or Office of International Student Affairs (DSO) of the school for early adjustment guidance.
🚨 New spots from 15/09/2026
According to the new regulations of U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), from 15/09/2026, many F-1 students will no longer D/S (Duration of Status) recorded on I-94 as before which will be granted the duration of stay has a specific end date.
This means that:
Students need close monitoring Expiry date on I-94.
If the program lasts longer than the time granted, a formality may be required Extension of Stay (EOS) with USCIS for continued legal stay.
💡 For students who have entered under the category D/S before 15/09/2026, DHS has transitional provisions. Current I-94 does not automatically change to fixed expiry dateHowever, the new regulation may apply when students leave and then enter again or undergo some new immigration procedures.
💙 Tips for International Students
✈️ Don't just check Visa and I-20 before you fly.
Immediately after arrival in USA, take a few minutes to download and check I-94 to make sure all the information is correct.
A minor bug on the I-94 can also affect:
✔️ Xin OPT/STEM OPT
✔️ Work legally in the US
✔️ Extension of stay
✔️ Perform immigration procedures later
📌 Notes: Sau each entry into the USPlease reload Latest I-94, as the system will update the profile for each entry. At the same time, you should save an electronic copy and print an additional paper copy to store with study abroad records, making it convenient to use.
🇺🇸 A few minutes of I - 94 testing after you enter the United States can help you avoid a lot of trouble during your studies and stay in the United States.
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