The electronic I-94 is the official record of entry and admission into the United States, maintained by the CBP (U.S. Customs and Border Protection). People entering on an H-1B or other visa often need a printed copy to document their date of entry and admission class during their stay.
The safest approach is to always use the official CBP portal and avoid third-party websites that promise shortcuts:
- Go to the official I-94 website on the CBP domain (i94.cbp.dhs.gov) and look for the option to retrieve your most recent record (‘Get Most Recent I-94’).
- Enter your passport details accurately (such as passport number and country of issuance) to locate your record.
- Review whether the information matches your entry and use your browser’s print function (for example, Ctrl+P on Windows or Command+P on Mac) to generate the copy.
If anything fails to load or the data appears incorrect, use the help section on the official site or CBP’s official channels rather than paid services that promise quick fixes. Keeping a reviewed and printed I-94 helps document your legal status, so it is worth checking the record directly from the official source every time you enter the country or renew your status.
Learn more about H-1B
- Initial validity
- 3 years
- Extension
- Up to 6 years total
- Annual cap
- 85,000 visas
- Processing
- 6-12 months
About the author
Victoria Harper
Editor-in-Chief
As a journalist and lead editor at Visto n’ Visa, Victoria helps ensure that immigration topics are covered in a clear, trustworthy, and easy-to-understand way. Her focus is on delivering useful, human, and relevant content for people exploring new paths abroad.