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I-102 Checklist: Replacement I-94 Application

Immigration Attorney and Nonimmigrant Status Resource

Replace a missing I-94 with our Form I-102 checklist. Form I-102 (Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document) is used when a nonimmigrant's I-94 was lost, stolen, mutilated, or never issued, or when a replacement is otherwise needed as evidence of admission and authorized stay. This checklist helps immigration attorneys, paralegals, and visa holders gather passport biographic and visa pages, evidence of status, and a police report when the card was stolen so the filing is complete. Check current fees, editions, and filing locations on USCIS.gov. Not legal advice.

I-102 Checklist: Replacement I-94 Application form template preview

Key Benefits

Replace a lost, stolen, or never-issued I-94
Match passport, visa, and admission evidence
Know when a police report is needed
Avoid RFEs on identity and status proof
Confirm current fee and filing address
Professional nonimmigrant status workflow

Common Use Cases

Nonimmigrants whose paper I-94 was lost or stolenApplicants whose I-94 was never issued or is incorrectVisa holders who need an I-94 copy for I-539 or other filingsImmigration attorneys replacing arrival-departure recordsParalegals assembling passport and admission evidenceEmployers and HR supporting nonimmigrant employees

Frequently Asked Questions

When do I need Form I-102?
Use I-102 when you need USCIS to issue or replace a Form I-94 (arrival-departure record) because it was lost, stolen, mutilated, or never issued, or in other situations listed on the form. Many travelers can print an electronic I-94 from CBP's website first; I-102 is for cases that still need a USCIS document.
Can I just print my I-94 from CBP instead?
CBP's I-94 website is the first stop for most recent air and sea admissions. If you can retrieve a correct electronic I-94, you may not need I-102. I-102 is for replacement or initial issuance when CBP printout is not available or not sufficient for your situation.
What evidence does USCIS typically want with I-102?
Common items include a complete Form I-102, copy of the passport biographic page and visa, evidence of your last admission (admission stamp, prior I-94 if any), and a police report if the I-94 was stolen. Check the current form instructions for your reason for filing.
Does I-102 extend my stay?
No. I-102 replaces or issues an I-94 as evidence of a stay that was already authorized. To extend or change status, file Form I-539 (or I-129 when that form applies) before your authorized stay expires.

Checklist

USCIS Forms

Complete Form I-102 (Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document)
Required

Use the current edition. Select the correct reason for filing (lost, stolen, mutilated, never issued, or other).

USCIS Process

Check CBP I-94 website for an electronic record before filing
Required

If a correct electronic I-94 prints, you may not need I-102. Save a copy of any printout.

Identity Documents

Copy of passport biographic page
Required

Must show name, photo, date of birth, and passport number matching the application.

Copy of U.S. visa page (if a visa was issued)

Visa-exempt admissions (e.g., some Visa Waiver entries) follow the form instructions for that category.

Supporting Documents

Evidence of last admission (stamp, prior I-94, or CBP printout)
Required

Shows date, class of admission, and admitted-until date when available.

Police report if the I-94 was stolen

Required or strongly recommended when filing because of theft. Include report number and date.

Evidence of current nonimmigrant status if still in the United States

I-20, DS-2019, I-797 approval, or EAD as applicable to your category.

Financial Requirements

Filing fee payment (check current fee and exemptions on USCIS.gov)
Required

Fee and mailing address depend on the reason for filing. Confirm before you send the package.