It is important to download your I-94 as soon as you return to the U.S. from an international trip. You will be asked to provide an I-94 number when applying for an Optional Practical Training benefit or on some other occasions.

How to Download I-94

Get your passport and printer ready! Go to www.cbp.gov/i94 and enter the following info:

  • Family Name
  • First Name
  • Birth Date
  • Passport Number
  • Country of Issuance (This is your country of citizenship. It is NOT necessarily the country where your passport was issued) 

Trouble Downloading I-94?

Email the following information to i-94.correction.seattle@cbp.dhs.gov

  • A copy of your passport 
  • A copy of current I-20
  • A copy of current visa
  • Date of arrival to the U.S.
  • Airport or Border Crossing Location
  • Airline Name

Alternatively, you may follow these steps:

  • Go to: https://help.cbp.gov/s/questions
  • Choose "I-94/ Travel Compliance" for the Topic
  • Choose "Inaccurate or Missing Data in I-94 System" for the Applicable Issue
  • Enter your email address
  • Explain your situation in the Description. For example, "I arrived to the Seattle Tacoma International Airport on MM/DD/YYYY using Name of Airline, Flight Number. I have tried to locate my I-94 on www.cbp.gov/i94 but I have been not successful". 
  • Upload a copy of passport, current I-20, current visa