I-94 record not found online! Need HELP!

[Rushkani 1]

Hello,

My husband came to US 3 weeks ago. He didn't receive his I-94 at his port of entry in Dallas. It seems like it is very important piece of document here till he gets his green card. So we tried looking up online and learned that they are not giving paper copy anymore. Thus, we tried to get his number online but everytime we enter his information, it says his records are not found. Could this be an error?

Also, how long would it take him to get his green card? I was under the impression that it was suppose to be in a month but I am afraid, it takes longer. Any ideas??

Thanks a lot in advance!

[KierenHby 897]

If he came from India on a CR1, all he needs is the Dallas entry stamp that qualifies as a temp gc, good for a year.

[NikLR 13,220]

CR1 do not get an I-94. When his visa was endorsed, aka stamped, at the POE, he became a green card holder (LPR) immediately. That temporary green card is valid for anything he needs until he receives the hard copy in the mail. Have you paid the immigrant fee on ELIS yet?

[Darnell 8,478]

a month? what news of ELIS usage and status?

if you want to 'get him some ID',

well, get into a SSA office, apply for a SSN with SSA form SSA-5.

then go get a texas state ID.

Edited June 25, 2015 by Darnell

[Rushkani 1]

Yes, we have paid his fees. It has already been over a month since we paid the fees and exactly a month since he came to US but we haven't received his hard copy yet. What is "temporary green card?" Any govenment official applications/forms, such as DMV or state ID, asks for I-94 or PR card. We showed them the visa and they said it is not acceptable. I called USCIS asking about his card and they weren't helpful either. What should we do?

CR1 do not get an I-94. When his visa was endorsed, aka stamped, at the POE, he became a green card holder (LPR) immediately. That temporary green card is valid for anything he needs until he receives the hard copy in the mail. Have you paid the immigrant fee on ELIS yet?

[Smelserjl 137]

Yes, we have paid his fees. It has already been over a month since we paid the fees and exactly a month since he came to US but we haven't received his hard copy yet. What is "temporary green card?" Any govenment official applications/forms, such as DMV or state ID, asks for I-94 or PR card. We showed them the visa and they said it is not acceptable. I called USCIS asking about his card and they weren't helpful either. What should we do?

I'm assuming you're located in Texas as you said your POE was Dallas. I found this:

https://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/LawfulStatusDLID.htm

"Foreign passport with attached temporary I-551 (immigrant visa endorsed with ADIT stamp)"

That should be the stamp they put in or around his visa in the passport. Perhaps speak with another clerk at the DMV and print that out from the website?

[Rushkani 1]

No, his Point of Entry was Dallas, but our resident is in Arkansas

I'm assuming you're located in Texas as you said your POE was Dallas. I found this:

https://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/LawfulStatusDLID.htm

"Foreign passport with attached temporary I-551 (immigrant visa endorsed with ADIT stamp)"

That should be the stamp they put in or around his visa in the passport. Perhaps speak with another clerk at the DMV and print that out from the website?

[Smelserjl 137]

No, his Point of Entry was Dallas, but our resident is in Arkansas

In that case,

"Driver License and ID Cards for Adults

Arkansas driver's licenses or ID Cards can be obtained from your local revenue office.

Click here to find your local Revenue Office.

All applicants for an Arkansas driver’s license or identification card must provide a verifiable Social Security Number (SSN) when making application. Applicants who are not eligible for a SSN must sign an affidavit stating they do not have a SSN. The name you request for the driver’s license or ID card must match your name with the Social Security Administration.

All new applicants for an Arkansas driver's license or identification card are required to provide proof of legal presence in the United States as well as proof of identity.

To prove legal presence in the United States one of the following documents must be shown:

• U.S. Passport/U.S. Passport Card
• U.S. Birth Certificate
• U.S. Visa
• Photo Document from DHS -

  (Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration) -

  (No Border Crosser)

• Photo Military/Military Dependent ID
• Armed Forces Discharge Papers
• Naturalization Certificate "

http://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/offices/driverServices/Pages/FAQ's.aspx#e

[NikLR 13,220]

Yes, we have paid his fees. It has already been over a month since we paid the fees and exactly a month since he came to US but we haven't received his hard copy yet. What is "temporary green card?" Any govenment official applications/forms, such as DMV or state ID, asks for I-94 or PR card. We showed them the visa and they said it is not acceptable. I called USCIS asking about his card and they weren't helpful either. What should we do?

Read the the bottom of the visa.

[Darnell 8,478]

so you get into SSA office today? yes? no ? if no, why no?

[Avandongen 83]

We also were alarmed when we found my husbands i94 wasnt showing. We called POE where we live and they told us there is NO records for CR1's that there is NO need to worry. They are treated no differently as us US citizens (as are travels don't show as well).