What to do I-94 NEVER issued.

[mo&sain 0]

Ok. So my fiance' in his confusion , confused me.

They did not take his I-94 from him, because he never filled one out.

All he filled out was the Customs declaration form, and that was what was taken from him.

He went through the visitors line, they asked him a few questions, took him into a room and processed him and kept the K-1 package.

The entry Stamp is stamped directly on one of the pages in his passport.

I cannot understand how he went through all this and no one mentioned he needed to have the I-94 filled out. That said, its not his fault. He wouldn’t know as he’s never travelled. I don’t have $330 to pay for their mistake. I called CBP, and the man was not the kindest, and told us that they don’t staple I-94s into passports, they stick them in there and make sure it stays in. *gasface* Whatever.

Can we just go to BWI airport and state our case and see if we can get an I-94?

[Inky 1,111]

Yes go there and get the I-94 stapled in the passport from them, Call first and let them know you are coming.

[milimelo 4,494]

Yes, you should be able to go back to the airport and explain the situation and ask for the I-94. Don't think you should have to pay as it was never given to him.

[mo&sain 0]

I will. I just feel so discouraged by the Immigration Officer I spoke to on the phone. He was quick to point out that my story changed. He thinks my fiance simply lost it. I asked if we could come up there and he said it doesn't matter if I do because they will tell us the same thing at the window that he is saying now.

also, i think they make a point of NOT stapling it in the passport so that there's no proof if someone lost it. they can just stick to their line of thinking that the person just wasn't careful and let it slip out of their passport.

Edited August 3, 2011 by mo&sain

[Inky 1,111]

I will. I just feel so discouraged by the Immigration Officer I spoke to on the phone. He was quick to point out that my story changed. He thinks my fiance simply lost it. I asked if we could come up there and he said it doesn't matter if I do because they will tell us the same thing at the window that he is saying now.

also, i think they make a point of NOT stapling it in the passport so that there's no proof if someone lost it. they can just stick to their line of thinking that the person just wasn't careful and let it slip out of their passport.

A lot of the times the guys there are not very nice! just smile and keep being nice to them it makes them more frustrated hahaha. =)

Mine was stapled in when I crossed from Canada, not sure about other places but considering that you payed for the I-94 when you bought your plane tickets I think that guy is making an excuse to cover his or someone elses butt that forgot to give the I-94.

[milimelo 4,494]

Google also CBP deferred inspection office in your location and show up there.

Edited to add: I had 2-3 US tourist visas and 1 J-1 visa and in each and every case had a I-94 STAPLED in my passport - no idea what they're talking about no longer stapling them (cost-cutting measures?).

Edited August 3, 2011 by milimelo

[sus 70]

http://www.avlawoffice.com/pdf/CorrectionFormI94.pdf

The deferred inspection site is at BWI - I would bring everything he came through with (any and all papers) with you

[mo&sain 0]

http://www.avlawoffice.com/pdf/CorrectionFormI94.pdf

The deferred inspection site is at BWI - I would bring everything he came through with (any and all papers) with you

Thanks guys, i really appreciate all your help. I cannot get over there until tomorrow, but I will see if its possible to make an appointment so that they know I am coming and have tried to rectify this situation as soon as possible.

[mo&sain 0]

A lot of the times the guys there are not very nice! just smile and keep being nice to them it makes them more frustrated hahaha. =)

Mine was stapled in when I crossed from Canada, not sure about other places but considering that you payed for the I-94 when you bought your plane tickets I think that guy is making an excuse to cover his or someone elses butt that forgot to give the I-94.

i totally agree. he was defensive about it from the jump as if they NEVER make mistakes. smh.

[mo&sain 0]

http://www.avlawoffice.com/pdf/CorrectionFormI94.pdf

The deferred inspection site is at BWI - I would bring everything he came through with (any and all papers) with you

At Sus,

They took the K-1 packet from him. All he came out with was his bag and his passport. Were they supposed to take it?

[Inky 1,111]

At Sus,

They took the K-1 packet from him. All he came out with was his bag and his passport. Were they supposed to take it?

The big "do not open" envelope is supposed to be taken at entrance yes. They give you the I-94 in return. SHOULD have been stabled to the page beside the Visa in the passport.

[mo&sain 0]

The big "do not open" envelope is supposed to be taken at entrance yes. They give you the I-94 in return. SHOULD have been stabled to the page beside the Visa in the passport.

Thanks Inky-- well, they will see that there was never anything stapled on there... *sigh*

This truly is a journey and a rough one at that.

[sus 70]

Thanks Inky-- well, they will see that there was never anything stapled on there... *sigh*

This truly is a journey and a rough one at that.

it definitely is a rough journey, but have faith - he's here with you now and that's what counts.

[Harsh_77 718]

I will. I just feel so discouraged by the Immigration Officer I spoke to on the phone. He was quick to point out that my story changed. He thinks my fiance simply lost it. I asked if we could come up there and he said it doesn't matter if I do because they will tell us the same thing at the window that he is saying now.

also, i think they make a point of NOT stapling it in the passport so that there's no proof if someone lost it. they can just stick to their line of thinking that the person just wasn't careful and let it slip out of their passport.

That is not true, I-94 is stapled most of the time to your passport. There would only be few agents who do not staple the I-94.

They should have it on their record if they ever issued her one or not. So even if your fiancée has lost it they should have the other part of I-94 to prove that they issued one.

If they have the other part of I-94 then it was issued to fiancée and (s)he dropped it or something and you might have to pay the replacement cost.

[bigdog 376]

Ok. So my fiance' in his confusion , confused me.

They did not take his I-94 from him, because he never filled one out.

All he filled out was the Customs declaration form, and that was what was taken from him.

He went through the visitors line, they asked him a few questions, took him into a room and processed him and kept the K-1 package.

The entry Stamp is stamped directly on one of the pages in his passport.

I cannot understand how he went through all this and no one mentioned he needed to have the I-94 filled out. That said, its not his fault. He wouldn't know as he's never travelled. I don't have $330 to pay for their mistake. I called CBP, and the man was not the kindest, and told us that they don't staple I-94s into passports, they stick them in there and make sure it stays in. *gasface* Whatever.

Can we just go to BWI airport and state our case and see if we can get an I-94?

I woudl call them go to the airport and get one or a replacement one.