5 questions (5.3) Point of Entry / POE / U.S. Entry

Things you need to know and or do upon arrival to the U.S.

Any difference between the K1 Visa expiry and I-94 expiration date?

First we must define what a “Visa” is. A visa as defined in Wikipedia | Visa (Document): “A visa (from the Latin charta visa, meaning “paper which has been seen”), is a conditional authorization given by a competent authority of a country for a person who is not a citizen of that country to enter…

My fiancé(e) and I are having problems. My 90 days is almost up, and we’re still not married yet. What do I do?

One, it’s an issue you and your fiancé(e) must deal with on your own. Two, K1 Visa holders are only given until the I-94 expiration date (90 days upon U.S. entry) to get married to (and only) their petitioners. Three, if you can’t work things out with your fiancé(e), my sincerest apologies but you must leave…

The CBP Officer did not give me an I-94 Arrival/Departure Record. Where do I get my I-94?

CBP used to have physical I-94 cards/papers that they attach to passports upon U.S. entry, but these all changed in 2013. The I-94 is now automated and can be accessed online by the admitted alien/visitor. Give it 4 to 7 days from your arrival before checking your I-94.   Sources: CBP.gov – I-94 Automation Fact…

What is Form I-94?

Form I-94 is the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Arrival/Departure Record that is issued to aliens at Port of Entry (POE) as proof of admission to the U.S. These are issued by the Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Officers at Immigration Areas at the airport. Found on the I-94 is the departure date as noted/allowed by…

Is it required to have a Round-trip ticket? or Can we use a one-way ticket going to the U.S.?

Round-trip ticket or One-way ticket, it doesn’t matter. It all boils down to your personal preference AND budget. I used a one-way ticket because it was cheaper than any other ticket I’ve seen online. Note(s): If you purchased a round-trip ticket, make sure you cancel the return trip upon getting married to your US Citizen…