Evidence of Admission
An Arrival/Departure Record (Form I-94), including a replacement [29] This will typically be documented by an approved Form I-102, Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document. when appropriate, is the most common document evidencing a foreign national’s admission. [30] CBP or USCIS can issue a Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record. If admitted to the United States by CBP at an airport or seaport after April 30, 2013, CBP may have issued an electronic Form I-94 to the applicant instead of a paper Form I-94. To obtain a paper version of an electronic Form I-94, visit the CBP Web site. CBP does not charge a fee for this service. Some travelers admitted to the United States at a land border, airport, or seaport, after April 30, 2013, with a passport or travel document and who were issued a paper Form I-94 by CBP may also be able to obtain a replacement Form I-94 from the CBP Web site without charge. Applicants may also obtain Form I-94 by filing Form I-102, Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Record, with USCIS. USCIS charges a fee for this service. The following are other types of documentation that may be accepted as proof of admission into the United States:
•Admission stamp in passport, which may be verified using Department of Homeland Security (DHS) systems;
•Employment Authorization Card (Form I-688A), for special agricultural worker applicants, provided it was valid during the last claimed date of entry on the adjustment application;
•Temporary Resident Card (Form I-68 , for special agricultural workers or legalization applicants granted temporary residence, provided it was valid during the last claimed date of entry on the adjustment application; and
•Border Crossing Card (Form I-586 or Form DSP-150 [31] Form DSP-150 is issued by the Department of State.), provided it was valid on the date of last claimed entry.
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