What is Filing?
A filing is made up of government agency forms and any relevant supporting documents.
What is an Application?
An application is a request filed by an individual on his or her own behalf with a government agency to seek an immigration benefit.
Who can make an Application?An application can be filed by anyone.
What is a Petition?
Petition: A request that is filed on behalf of a foreign national by an employer or family member to seek an immigration benefit.
Who can make a Petition?
A petition can only be filed by a company or a family member.
Explaining the I-94 Form
The I-94 form is like a ticket that shows when you entered the United States and how long you’re allowed to stay. When you arrive in the U.S. as a visitor, you get this form, either as a physical card or an electronic record. It’s important because it tells immigration officials when you need to leave the country. So, make sure to keep it safe and follow the dates on it to avoid any problems with immigration. If you have questions or need to extend your stay, it’s best to talk to immigration authorities.
Below is a visual representation of what an I-94 form looks like.
Image from USCIS official website
The 1-94 form is issued at the point of entry. It acts as a record to show that you have entered the country legally on a specific visa status.
The information contained in the I-94 Form is;
- Admission (1-94) record Number: 11 digit number:
- Most Recent Date of Entry: The most recent date of entry indicates the date a traveler entered the United States.
- Class of Admission: List the current legal status/classification the foreign national holds.
- Admit Until Date: The Admit Until Date is the date that the traveler’s immigrant status expires, For students and other exchange visitors, this date is “D/S” or Duration of Status. For other visa classifications, this will be a hard end date.
This information is compiled by Proximate Consult. Kindly stay tuned for more immigration updates.
