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Should I Have Returned My I-94 While Leaving the U.S ???

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  • Should I Have Returned My I-94 While Leaving the U.S ???

    Hello:

    I have an I-94/H-1B related question. I just got my visa renewal done successfully.

    I came from the US a few weeks ago but was never asked about my I-94 (my latest I-94 is attached to my I-797 approval notice). In other words, I still have my new I-94. The old one (which expired) is in my passport.

    My question is : Would this pose any issues while I re-enter the US? The back of the I-94 card says one is supposed to submit this card while leaving the US.

    Any guidance is really appreciated.

    Would I be ok if I just give my I-94 to the Customs/Immigration officer at POE when I return to the US? And will he supposedly give it back after stamping?

    Thanks so much.

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    You will not face any issues at the POE when you return back. However, there will not be a proper exit entry against that I-94 since you did not return it when you left the country and that would become an issue when that I-94 expires. There is a very clear instruction on the approved I-797 to detach the I-94 and attach it to the passport. How difficult is it to read it once and follow the instructions.

    You cannot return that I-94 at the POE upon your return. You need to follow the below link to return that I-94 back to CBP.
    https://www.immihelp.com/returning-u...4-form-to-cbp/
    Not a legal advice. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk.

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      Should I Have Returned My I-94 While Leaving the U.S ???

      Thanks a lot. This certainly helps.

      My question is : Can I return the I-94 once I return to the US? In other words, would it cause any issues at the POE? If not, I believe I should be able to do this once I am back in the US.

      Let me know. I will also make sure this doesn't happen going forward.

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      • #4
        You will not have any issues at the POE. You can return it after entering U.S. Detach the I-94 from the approval notice and keep it safe.

        Originally posted by Brynt786 View Post
        Thanks a lot. This certainly helps.

        My question is : Can I return the I-94 once I return to the US? In other words, would it cause any issues at the POE? If not, I believe I should be able to do this once I am back in the US.

        Let me know. I will also make sure this doesn't happen going forward.
        Not a legal advice. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk.

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