What is an I-94, and why would it be wrong?
Your I-94 is your US arrivals and departures record. It can be accessed online via the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) I-94 website and provides additional proof of your legal entry into the US. Each time you travel in or out of the US, it's important to ensure your information is correctly reflected on your I-94 record.
I-94 records are manually populated by CBP officers, and from time to time, errors can be made. In the event that you find an error in your I-94 record or cannot locate your I-94 record, it may be necessary to have your I-94 corrected.
Examples of when correction might be necessary include:
- Missing I-94 for most recent entry.
- Incorrect information on your I-94, including misspelled name, incorrect date of entry, incorrect date of birth, incorrect class of admission (visa type), etc.
Please note that errors found in the Travel History portion of the I-94 record cannot be corrected by CBP. If you think there is an error in your most recent I-94 entry record, please consult with ISS.
Correcting an erroneous I-94 record
To request an I-94 correction, you’ll need to contact CBP's Deferred Inspection unit at your nearest airport. Most I-94 correction requests can be handled via email, though occasionally, a trip to the airport may be necessary.
As a student of Chapman University, you should request I-94 corrections through the Los Angeles International Airport's Deferred Inspection unit. You'll want to send a clear email explaining your situation and the help that is being requested and providing essential documentation, per the template below. You should receive a notification once your request has been processed.
Address: |
Deferred Inspection Unit 300 N. Los Angeles St., Room 2067 Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
Hours of operation: |
8 a.m. - 12 p.m., Monday - Thursday 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday |
Contact information: |
Phone: (310) 665-4580 Fax: (310) 665-4581 |
Email: | I94LAX@CBP.DHS.GOV |