# I-94 Issues at Land Borders

> Form I-94 shows a foreign national’s lawful status in the U.S. The foreign national should receive an I-94 either electronically or in paper form when coming to the U.S. by land, sea or air.
> URL: https://legalservicesincorporated.com/uncategorized/i-94-issues-at-land-borders/
> Last modified: 2026-03-09T19:49:15+00:00

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    [What is Form I94?](#what-is-form-i94)
  

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    [Where can I find my I-94?](#where-can-i-find-my-i-94)
  

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    [How can I-94s be corrected?](#how-can-i-94s-be-corrected)
  

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    [Will I automatically receive an I-94 if I enter by land?](#will-i-automatically-receive-an-i-94-if-i-enter-by-land)
  

                            
                        
                    
                
            
            
                
                    
                        
                            
                                
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    [What is Form I94?](#what-is-form-i94)
  

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    [Where can I find my I-94?](#where-can-i-find-my-i-94)
  

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    [How can I-94s be corrected?](#how-can-i-94s-be-corrected)
  

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    [Will I automatically receive an I-94 if I enter by land?](#will-i-automatically-receive-an-i-94-if-i-enter-by-land)
  

                                
                            
                        
                    
                    
                        
                    
                
            

    
## What is Form I94?

The I-94 Arrival/Departure Record is a form issued to foreign nationals coming to the United States. The I-94 is very important as it is [evidence of the foreign national’s lawful stay](https://legalservicesincorporated.com/immigration/i94-validity-visa-status/) in the U.S.

## Where can I find my I-94?

If you entered the United States by air or sea, you are automatically issued an electronic I-94. There is no fee for this. You can find your I-94 on [this website](https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home). It is strongly recommended that you check your I-94 at each entry to the U.S. This is especially important if you are entering the U.S. for work or to stay for an extended period of time. Errors on the I-94 are common and the sooner you catch the error, the more likely it is you will be able to have Customs & Border Patrol correct the error.

## How can I-94s be corrected?

[I-94s can be corrected at deferred inspection sites](https://legalservicesincorporated.com/immigration/what-is-an-i-94-and-why-is-it-important-how-do-i-fix-my-i-94-if-the-information-is-incorrect/). CBP offices each have their own process for corrections. You can contact them by phone or email to determine what procedure they would like you to follow.

## Will I automatically receive an I-94 if I enter by land?

Paper I-94 forms are still sometimes issued at land borders, although Customs & Border Patrol is automating this process so that most travelers will receive their I-94s online. If you enter the U.S. through a land border, you may need to pay a small fee to get an I-94 issued. There is also an option to apply for a provisional I-94 before you attempt your border crossing by land. You may apply for a provisional I-94 [online](https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/) or through the CBP One mobile app. Applying for the I-94 early may assist with a faster crossing time, although applying early does not guarantee entry into the United States. If you apply online, you should go to the port of entry within 7 days. You will be interviewed and may need to submit biometrics. You should also bring any supporting documents needed to explain the purpose of your trip (tourism, business travel, employment, etc).