U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced yesterday that it has
submitted a new rule to the Federal Register that would fully automate
Form I-94, the Arrival/Departure Record. This change would streamline
the admissions process for people lawfully entering the United States,
CBP notes. Form I-94 is used by international visitors to show evidence
that they have been lawfully admitted to the United States, a necessary
component of registration, immigration status and employment
authorization verification. By automating this form, foreign nationals
will no longer be required to fill out a paper form when arriving in the
United States by air or sea.
“Automation of the I-94 will increase efficiency and streamline the
admission process,” said David V. Aguilar, Deputy Commissioner, CBP.
“Once fully implemented, the process will facilitate security and travel
while saving CBP an estimated $15.5 million a year.”
International travelers seeking a hard copy or other printed evidence of
admission to the U.S. will be able to print a copy of their
electronically submitted Form I-94 at www.cbp.gov/I94.
