How to fix a wrong I-94, or replace a lost one
An error on your I-94 is worth fixing quickly. The record decides how long you can stay and in what status, and employers, schools and USCIS all rely on it. Who fixes it depends on who issued it.
Checked against CBP and USCIS guidance on September 21, 2026. The sources are listed at the end of this page.
First: who issued your I-94?
| If your I-94 came from… | Who fixes it | How |
|---|---|---|
| CBP, when you arrived | CBP | A Deferred Inspection office within 30 days of admission, or CBP’s online Ask a Question portal |
| USCIS, attached to an approval notice | USCIS | Contact USCIS; Form I-102 covers errors USCIS made |
Fixing an I-94 issued by CBP
CBP says that if there is an error on your I-94, or you were admitted in the wrong class, you should contact your nearest Deferred Inspection office within thirty days of admission or parole, or submit an inquiry through CBP’s Ask a Question portal. CBP lists more than 70 Deferred Inspection sites; find yours on the Deferred Inspection Sites page.
Errors worth correcting include:
- Name or date of birth spelled differently from your passport
- Wrong class of admission (for example B2 instead of H1B)
- An Admit Until Date shorter than your status allows
- Passport number or country entered incorrectly
Take your passport, visa and any documents showing what the record should say, such as your I-797 approval notice or Form I-20 or DS-2019. The 30-day window is CBP’s. If you are past it, still contact them. Just don’t wait longer.
Fixing an I-94 issued by USCIS
If the I-94 came from USCIS, attached to an extension or change-of-status approval, CBP says to contact USCIS. USCIS’s Form I-102 covers applying for a new or replacement I-94, including when USCIS made the error.
Replacing a lost or damaged I-94
If you arrived by air or sea after electronic I-94s began, there’s nothing to replace: print a new copy from CBP’s I-94 website as often as you like. USCIS says people with an electronic I-94 should not file Form I-102.
Form I-102 is for a paper I-94 that was lost, stolen or damaged, or for an I-94 that was never issued. Check the current fee on USCIS’s fee schedule before you file.
If your I-94 simply can’t be found
That is usually a search problem, not a missing record. Work through the checks in I-94 travel history first. If the record really isn’t there, CBP handles it through Ask a Question under “I-94 / Traveler Compliance”.
Frequently asked questions
How do I correct an error on my I-94?
If CBP issued it, contact a CBP Deferred Inspection office within 30 days of admission or use CBP’s Ask a Question portal. If USCIS issued it with an approval notice, contact USCIS; Form I-102 covers corrections for errors USCIS made.
Can I correct my I-94 online?
You can start online. CBP accepts I-94 correction inquiries through its Ask a Question portal as an alternative to visiting a Deferred Inspection office. Include your passport and documents showing what the record should say.
What if I missed the 30-day window to fix my I-94?
Contact CBP anyway, through Deferred Inspection or Ask a Question, as soon as you notice. The 30 days is CBP’s guidance for how quickly to raise it, and an uncorrected record can cause problems with employers and USCIS later.
How do I replace a lost I-94?
If your I-94 is electronic, just print a new copy from CBP’s I-94 website; you don’t need Form I-102. If you had a paper I-94 that was lost, stolen or damaged, file Form I-102 with USCIS.
My name is spelled wrong on my I-94. Does it matter?
Yes, fix it. Employers, DMVs and USCIS compare your I-94 against your passport, and a mismatch can delay a job start, a license or an application. CBP corrects its own errors through Deferred Inspection or Ask a Question.
My class of admission is wrong on my I-94. What should I do?
Contact CBP quickly, ideally at a Deferred Inspection office within 30 days, with your visa, passport and the documents for the status you should have, such as an I-797 or I-20. The class of admission controls what you are allowed to do, including work.
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Sources
General information from CBP and USCIS guidance, not legal advice. MyCheck is not affiliated with CBP, USCIS or any government agency. Get your official I-94 only from CBP’s I-94 website or the CBP Link app. If your stay, status or a deadline is at risk, talk to an immigration attorney.
