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Arrival/Departure History Now Available on I-94 Webpage

Customs and Border Protection launched a new webpage on May 1 that offers nonimmigrant U.S. visitors access to their I-94 arrival/departure record and their arrival/departure history.

The new CBP webpage allows nonimmigrant travelers to access arrival/departure records going back five years from the request date. This electronic travel-history function means that travelers may no longer need to file Freedom of Information Act requests to receive their arrival/departure history, greatly speeding their process. Travelers will have electronic access to the date and port of entry of their arrivals and departures.

When travelers visit the I-94 webpage they can retrieve their I-94 arrival/departure record number and five-year travel history by entering the required name, date of birth, and passport information.

Clicking on “Get Most Recent I-94” will return the I-94 number, most recent date of entry, class of admission and admit-until date. The information does not reflect changes of status, extension of stay or adjustments of status granted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Travelers then have the option to print the record.

Clicking on “Get Travel History” will return their five-year travel history based on their I-94 records, which they also can print.

Travelers can also cancel pending Freedom of Information Act requests for travel history information—after they have received the information from the new website—by adding their FOIA Request Number and clicking on “Request FOIA Cancellation” button.

CBP began the online version of Form I-94 in April 2013. The positive public response to that streamlining prompted the agency to offer travel histories online as well.

If a traveler has lost a paper form I-94 that was issued prior to the online system and the record is not available online, the traveler can file a Form I-102, Application for Replacement/Initial Non-Immigrant Arrival-Departure Document, with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

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Entry and exit data collection and use

Learn how and why the CBSA collects your basic biographic information when you travel across international borders.

Collecting entry and exit data

When you arrive in Canada, a CBSA officer collects your biographic information as part of the primary inspection process. Canada also collects exit information in the land and air modes.

When you travel to the United States ( US ) at a land border crossing, Canada receives your biographic entry information from US authorities. We use this information to create your Canadian exit record.

When you leave Canada by air, we collect basic exit information directly from air carriers through passenger manifests. We do not share this information with the US .

Collecting entry and exit information enhances the CBSA ’s ability to manage border security by closing the loop on an individual's travel history. This allows us to focus our efforts and resources on unknown or known higher-risk travellers.

Collecting and exchanging basic biographic information is a seamless process that does not impact the travel experience.

What data we collect

The CBSA collects basic biographic information whenever you enter Canada. The CBSA also collects exit information in the land and air modes.

Biographic entry data

Entry data include biographic information, such as:

• middle name(s)
• date of birth
• nationality
• travel document type, number and name of the country that issued the travel document

Additional entry data

At land ports of entry only, the US and Canada collect and exchange the following information:

• date and time of entry
• the name of the port of entry

The CBSA creates exit records in the land mode based on this information.

Exit data includes biographic information such as:

• citizenship or nationality

Additional exit data

At land ports of exit, Canada and the US collect the following information:

• date and time of exit
• the name of the port of exit

At air ports of exit, Canada collects the following information from air carriers for passengers on outbound international flights:

• date and time of departure
• the name of the port of departure
• flight information

Privacy safeguards and information sharing to better protect Canadians

The collection of exit data is limited by law to basic biographic information that is already routinely collected from all travellers entering Canada.

The Government of Canada is committed to keeping Canadians safe while protecting individual rights and freedoms, and has built privacy protections into the core of entry and exit information sharing.

We collect, use and disclose exit information in accordance with Canadian law, including the Privacy Act , the Customs Act and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms .

The CBSA and US Customs and Border Protection have signed an information sharing memorandum of understanding, which includes safeguards and protections on the sharing of biographic entry data at the land border. Information sharing arrangements are in place between the CBSA and its federal partners before any exit information is shared with them.

How we use entry and exit data

Entry and exit information is used by the CBSA to establish reliable and accurate travel history information on all travellers. This enables the Agency to better administer and enforce Canada’s immigration and customs laws where a traveller’s presence or absence from Canada is relevant and necessary to:

• Identify individuals who do not leave Canada at the end of their period of authorized stay
• Focus immigration enforcement activities on persons believed to still be in Canada; and
• Respond to the departure, or intended departure, of high risk persons or goods who may pose a risk to the national security or public safety of Canada

Data use by federal partners

The CBSA discloses entry and exit information we collect in accordance with legislative authorities to:

• Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada ( IRCC ) for the administration and enforcement of immigration and citizenship programs
• the Royal Canadian Mounted Police ( RCMP ) and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service ( CSIS ) for law enforcement purposes
• Employment and Social Development Canada ( ESDC ) for the administration of the Employment Insurance and Old Age Security programs
• the Canada Revenue Agency ( CRA ) for the administration of Canada’s child and family benefit programs

Data use by the United States

Canadian entry data collected at land ports of entry is shared with the US to create an exit record.

The US uses its exit records:

• to manage its border
• to verify the travel date, or
• for any other lawful purpose consistent with its domestic law

A Memorandum of Understanding between Canada and the US governs the sharing of biographic entry data between both countries.

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Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record, Information for Completing USCIS Forms

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issues Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record , to aliens who are:

• Admitted to the U.S.;
• Adjusting status while in the U.S.; or
• Extending their stay. 

All persons need a Form I-94 except U.S. citizens, returning resident aliens, aliens with immigrant visas, and most Canadian citizens visiting or in transit. Air and sea travelers will be issued I-94s during the admission process at the port of entry .

A Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer attaches Form I-94 to the nonimmigrant visitor’s passport upon entry to the U.S. The visitor must exit the U.S. on or before the departure date stamped on the Form I-94. This is the “Admit Until Date” on the electronic Form I-94. The Form I-94 number also is known as the Departure Number or Admission Record Number.

As of April 30, 2013, most Arrival and/or Departure records are created electronically upon arrival.

Visit CBP’s I-94, Travel Records for U.S. Visitors website to:

• Apply for a new I-94 (land border travelers only) ;
• Get your most recent I-94 ;
• View travel history ; or
• See how much longer you can remain in the U.S. based on the terms of your admission .

If you cannot get your Form I-94 from the CBP website, you may file Form I-102, Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Record , with USCIS.

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Form I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record Card) is a crucial document U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issues to track people entering and exiting the United States.  Here’s why it’s important:

• It serves as proof that you entered the country legally as a non-citizen or lawful permanent resident.
• It specifies the date by which you must depart the U.S. This is especially important for non-immigrants, such as students or scholars, whose stay is limited to a specific period.
• The I-94 document also indicates the authorized duration of your stay in the U.S., which can be helpful for employers who are verifying your employment eligibility.

Historically, the I-94 was a small white paper card that visitors surrendered upon leaving the country. Currently, most visitors arriving by air or sea have electronic I-94 records . If you arrive by land, you may still receive a paper version. In this article, we’ll explain how it works.

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Here’s a breakdown of who needs an I-94 form:

• Most people traveling to the U.S. who aren’t citizens:  This includes tourists, students, temporary workers, exchange visitors, etc
• Individuals who are adjusting their status while in the U.S.
• Individuals planning to extend their current non-immigrant stay in the U.S.
• Non-citizens returning to the U.S.

You do not need an I-94 travel record if you are:

• A U.S. Citizen
• A Lawful permanent resident (green card holder)
• An individual with an immigrant visa
• A Canadian citizen visiting or in transit
• Travelers under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP); they get an I-94W instead, which is usually processed online

Most people entering the United States who are not U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents get an I-94 travel record form automatically issued to them upon arrival.

Exceptions are made for those entering on the Visa Waiver Program or Compact of Free Association , using Border Crossing Cards , re-entering using automatic visa revalidation (a system used by some visa-holders who briefly visit Mexico, Canada, or the Caribbean), or entering temporarily as part of an airline flight crew.

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• Visa Waiver Program:  A program that lets citizens of certain countries visit the U.S. for tourism or business for up to 90 days without needing a traditional visa.
• Border Crossing Cards:  These cards function like visas for some Mexican citizens, allowing them to visit the U.S. for short periods.
• Automatic Visa Revalidation:  A special rule that lets people with certain visas make quick trips to Canada, Mexico, or some Caribbean islands without needing a new visa to re-enter the U.S.

IMPORTANT: Some people who aren’t required to have an I-94 travel record must instead fill out Form I-94W (for visitors using visa waivers) or Form I-95 (for flight crew members). These forms have a similar purpose to a regular I-94. Upon arrival, check with the CBP Officer if you think this might apply to you.

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How you get an I-94, depends on how you enter the U.S. If you enter by land, you’ll receive a paper I-94 card. If you enter by sea or air, you won’t receive a paper I-94 but will instead receive an electronic I-94 record.

Arriving by air or sea

Most visitors entering the U.S. by air or sea will have an electronic I-94 record automatically created for them when they go through customs. When you arrive in the United States, you’ll show your passport and visa to a CBP agent, who will enter your information into an electronic tracking system . They will then stamp your passport, to show you entered the U.S. lawfully.

You’ll probably receive printed instructions about how to access your electronic I-94, but using the CBP’s online system , you can easily view your travel record and download or print a copy for your records.

Arriving by land

If you arrive at a land border crossing, you’ll likely receive a small, white paper I-94 card. A CBP officer will fill it out and usually staple it into your passport. To save time at the border, you can apply for an I-94 before you come to the U.S. through CBP’s online system . Note, there is a $6 fee for this.

Whether electronic or paper, be sure to keep your I-94 safe. You will need to hand in the paper version when leaving the U.S., so the U.S. government can track your departure and know that you left the country before your visa expired. Also, you may need this form for things like applying for a driver’s license, getting a job, or changing your immigration status.

I-94 travel history is essentially a log of your past entries and exits when coming and going from the U.S. It’s tracked through your I-94 records. It includes details around the dates you arrived and departed from the U.S., the ports of entry and exit, your class of admission (e.g., your reason for visiting) such as tourism, student visa, etc. It also includes how long you were authorized to stay on each visit.

Both your stamped passport and your electronic or paper I-94 record will show your “ Admit Until Date ,” which shows how long you are allowed to remain in the United States. The CBP agent who stamps your passport may simply write “ Duration of Status ” or “D/S,” which indicates that you’re allowed to remain in the United States as long as your current visa remains valid.

Why it’s important

Your I-94 travel history can be important for several reasons:

• It shows that you have entered the country legally in the past.
• If you’re applying to change or adjust your immigration status, you may need to provide your I-94 travel history as supporting documentation.
• If there are any errors or issues with your immigration record, the travel history can help clarify them.

Where to find your I-94 travel history

You can access your I-94 travel history on the CBP website . You’ll usually see your last 5 years of travel history, but you can request a full history if needed.

If you extend your stay or adjust your status after arriving in the United States — such as by gaining a green card — then U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will issue a new I-94 or other documentation to reflect your new situation. In such cases, the new documentation will be your primary way of showing your lawful status.

Once CBP approves your lawful entry and issues the I-94 form, a unique code will be assigned to your record. This number is linked to a specific entrance and reason for visiting the United States, so you’ll receive a different I-94 number each time you arrive in the country. The number, which you can find on your paper I-94 card or on your electronic record, may sometimes be required by a state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), or your employer may need it for their records.

If you need to replace a Form I-94, you can do it on the CBP website or by calling CBP at 1-877-CBP-5511 (1-877-227-5511) Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time. 

Until May 2019, I-94 numbers were an 11-digit string of numbers. Now, though, CBP has switched to using an 11-character alphanumeric code — a mix of numbers and letters. You won’t need to worry about this, since unexpired I-94 forms based on the old numeric system will remain valid until their “Admit Until Date” has passed.

There is no fee for the I-94 form. That’s true whether you’re arriving by land, air, or sea, and regardless of whether you get a paper or electronic record.

If you’re arriving at a land border port of entry, you can optionally apply online for a provisional I-94 one week or less before your arrival date. Applying for a provisional I-94 costs $6, but can streamline the arrival process and minimize the time you spend waiting in line at the border.

Obtaining a copy of your I-94 travel record is also free if you entered the United States after April 2013. For earlier records, you can request a copy by submitting Form I-102 (officially called the “Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document”) and paying a $560 filing fee.

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It’s easy to access your I-94 form using CBP’s online portal . You’ll need to make sure you enter your information — such as your name and passport details — correctly in order to log on.

If you can’t find your I-94 travel record using the online system, check here for official guidance on how to make sure you’re entering your information correctly, and to get further assistance if necessary.

If there’s an error in your I-94 travel record, you’ll need to contact U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to make the correction. You can schedule an in-person interview at a local USCIS office, or call the USCIS Contact Center at 1-800-375-5283 for more information.

Note that if the error was made when you first entered the United States, you’ll need to visit a local CBP deferred inspection site or port of entry to have it changed.

Keep calm! It’s normally an easy fix. Since most I-94 records are now kept electronically, you’ll usually be able to download a copy of your travel record from the CBP website at no charge.

In some cases, such as if you entered the United States prior to April 2013, the process can be more complicated and expensive. You can learn more about your options in the Boundless guide to getting a copy of your I-94 .

It’s worth keeping a hard copy of your I-94 travel record in a safe place. To download or print out a copy of your I-94 card, simply log onto the CBP’s I-94 website and follow the on-screen instructions.

Electronic travel records are convenient in most cases, but things can get complicated if you receive an electronic record after arriving in the United States by sea or by air, but then leave the country at a land border crossing. At land borders, departures are still primarily tracked using paper I-94 travel records, so if you have an electronic record your departure may not be automatically recorded.

In such cases, you’ll want to make sure you have another way to prove that you left the country before your visa expired. One option is to request an entrance stamp in your passport from the Canadian or Mexican authorities. You can also keep transport tickets, receipts, or pay stubs to show that you left the United States before your visa expired.

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Do I need to ask the Canada Border Services Agency for a history of entries when applying for citizenship?

No. Provide consent by checking the “Yes” box for question 14B “Have you held travel documents and or passports during your eligibility period” on your citizenship application . This will give us permission to get your history of entries from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). It will also take less time than you asking the CBSA for your history.

We use your history of entries to make sure that you have been in Canada long enough to qualify for citizenship.

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Canadian government can now verify how many days immigrants and visitors stay in the country

Canada’s federal immigration ministry has been able to track the movements of travellers entering and leaving the country by land since February 2019. The number of days a foreign national stays in the country is relevant to applications for work permits, study permits, visitor visas, permanent residence status, and Canadian citizenship.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has been able to obtain traveller information from the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) through the Entry/Exit Program.

When travellers cross the U.S. border from Canada, their basic information is sent to CBSA in the form of an “exit report.”

IRCC can now access traveller information for “the administration and enforcement of immigration and citizenship programs,” according to the CBSA webpage.

Basic information collected at the border includes:

• Date of birth;
• Nationality or citizenship;
• Travel document information including type, number and issuing country.

The Entry/Exit Program is expected to be extended to air travel in June 2020.

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What is the purpose of the Entry/Exit Program?

IRCC will have access to traveller information in order to verify residency requirements such as those in applications for Canadian citizenship and permanent residence, the government webpage says.

They will also be able to tell whether foreign nationals have overstayed their allowable period of admission to Canada.

The information will facilitate IRCC’s investigations into a person’s entitlement to a Canadian travel document, as well as support investigations of possible fraud related to immigration, citizenship, passport and travel document programs.

In addition, IRCC will be able to verify that sponsors and partners reside in Canada for inland family class programs.

IRCC will also verify whether or not a refugee claimant came to Canada using their travel documents.

How will the information be used

IRCC says entry and exit information will be used for application types across all lines of business in immigration, citizenship and investigations.

Immigration

Temporary residence.

Information gathered through the Entry/Exit Program can be used to determine if a foreign national has previously exceeded their period of stay in Canada.

IRCC will use entry and exit information for the following temporary residence application types:

• temporary resident visas;
• temporary resident permits;
• visitor records;
• work permits and work permit extensions;
• study permits and study permit extensions; and
• electronic travel authorizations (eTAs).

“As air carriers begin sharing their data (2020 to 2021), overstay indicators will begin appearing within the Entry/Exit search results for temporary residents who have overstayed their allowable time in Canada,” the IRCC webpage says. “This will prompt IRCC officers to make an informed determination on select temporary residence applications.”

Permanent residence

IRCC will use entry and exit information for the following permanent residence application types:

• permanent resident cards;
• permanent resident travel documents;
• overseas refugees; and
• family class sponsorships.

Data collected for these application types will track the periods of time immigration candidates spend in and outside Canada. Applicants must be in Canada for at least 730 days in every five year period in order to qualify for permanent residence.

Exit and entry data will be used to assist the IRCC in checking for the potential loss of permanent resident status, and misrepresentation. It will also assist in verifying foreign police certificates.

Inland refugee claims

IRCC will use entry and exit data to investigate the travel history of in-Canada asylum seekers, and verify information provided by claimants.

Records that show inconsistencies on the claimant’s application could prompt further investigation.

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Those applying for Canadian citizenship must also demonstrate physical presence in the county for at least 1095 days within the five years immediately preceding the date of application.

The information will also be used to assist in cases where Canadian citizenship may be revoked.

Investigations

Citizenship revocation investigations.

Entry and exit data will be used to determine whether or not the candidate has made a false statement about their residence in Canada for the purpose of acquiring citizenship.

Passport investigations

The information will be used to facilitate investigations into an individual’s entitlement to Canadian passport services. Data may be used to validate travel history, and may be used to determine whether a passport may be refused or revoked in case of misuse, or fraud.

Traveller rights

Travellers have the right to request a copy of their personal travel history. If they find an error in their file, they may ask CBSA to correct it.

If a request to correct travel information has been made, IRCC officers are notified and are able to obtain the most up-to-date information from CBSA.

IRCC is required to comply with the Privacy Act . Officers are not authorized to disclose entry and exit information unless it is necessary for the administration of the Immigration Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and is covered under a memorandum of understanding or similar information-sharing agreements.

CBSA has information-sharing agreements with the Royal Canadian Mountain Police (RCMP), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

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• Thread starter Siri135
• Start date Aug 22, 2019

Please how can I structure my travel history for a Canadian visa  

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Siri135 said: Please how can I structure my travel history for a Canadian visa Click to expand...

Boarding passes?? And please how do I collate them  

Siri135 said: Boarding passes?? And please how do I collate them Click to expand...

Okay thanks..But do I have to scan everything on one page  

Siri135 said: Okay thanks..But do I have to scan everything on one page Click to expand...

i once applied for canada trv visitor visa and was refused. Currently, i have lost my two passports which had a schegen visa in it. How do i prove or provide evidence for this when i apply for trv ?  

XY2 said: i once applied for canada trv visitor visa and was refused. Click to expand...

Currently, i have lost my two passports which had a schegen visa in it. How do i prove or provide evidence for this when i apply for trv ? Click to expand...

kat3onah said: It is important that you declare this refusal when you reapply. Some applicants were again refused a visa because they forgot to declare that they were denied a visa the last time they applied. Did you applied online the last time? If yes, do you have a copy of the file you attached on previously? If you have no copy or you applied via paper the last time, maybe you can check your emails for e-tickets you booked or maybe an email from your agent or the embassy regarding your schengen visa. If no emails or e-tickets, the last resort are pictures. You can indicate on your Letter of Explanation that 1.) You lost your previous passports 2.) The emails, e-tickets, pictures are the only proof you have with regards to your trip 3) You declared these travels when you first applied for a TRV Click to expand...

XY2 said: Unfortunately, i have lost every single data about that schengen visa. But then when i was applying for the canada trv the first and second time some years back, i did scan the visa and entry/exit of the schengen visa and applied online. The last time i checked i could not access my GC key account; it has been revoked. So with the help of my UCI number, i think the visa officer can access my data. However, after both applications have been refused, i applied and had the GCMS notes of the visa officer which indicated that i have ever travelled to a schengen state. My question is that: - Can i attach the GCMS notes to justify that it is the only proof of evidence to my trip to europe or i should attach the GCMS notes ? - OR with the help of the UCI number, it's enough evidence to say to that the visa officer can go and check if truly i had ever travelled to europe ? Please, i need your help or advice. Click to expand...

kat3onah said: I'm not sure if GCMS can be a proof. Maybe you can try. The UCI number will always be tied to you. I think the visa officer has access to files that we sent them previously. They check the consistency of the data we provide when we re-apply for a TRV. Click to expand...

XY2 said: I really appreciate your replies. -Your final words on this, will it be worthwhile to mentioning at all since i have no proof of evidence ? Click to expand...

-There is this other issue concerning, personal asset and financial status. I have a normal savings account that i will use and present as my bank statement for the TRV visitor visa which is different from my mutual fund investment account. I want to use that as a proof of my personal asset and financial asset. My questions are that: 1) will that lead to approval of visa ? 2) should i scan it together with my savings account as financial support for trip? 3) should the mutual fund investment account be a bank statement of the fund or a certificate only will do the magic 4) should i add a letter of explanation to explain the source and objective of the fund ? Click to expand...

kat3onah said: Do you have pictures? Last resort is to indicate on your Letter of Explanation that you lost your previous passports and you declared your travels when you first applied for a TRV. Ask the visa officer to check your previous application. 1) I have no idea on how mutual fund works. If it serves like a Fixed Deposit, at some other post the Gurus here mentioned that is not a form of an asset. Proving that you are financially capable is part of the requirement to be granted a visa. Aside from that having strong ties (job, home, family, assets) and a valid purpose are part of the equation as well. 2) A visa officer will check your cash flow that is why a bank statement with 4-6 months on it is part of the document that you can attach. The money on the bank should not be just enough for the travel. A great amount is required as you need to establish that you are financially capable to travel. A common mistake people make is like having only $5,000 CAD on their account. A bit low as tickets to Canada can cost more than $1,000 CAD. 3) Provide as much document as you can to present your assets. 4) The LOE is just one document where you say what you want to say to the visa officer. Click to expand...

XY2 said: 1. How do i declare refusal of visa in my application, should it be in my LOE ? Click to expand...

2. Apart from IMM5257E, which other IMM document is needed for TRV visitor visa ? Click to expand...

I misplaced my 2 passports. When i am applying for TRV visitor visa, do i need to scan and attach the police report ?