Fill out I-102 (Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document) online
Form I-102 is used to apply for a replacement or initial Form I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record) when the original was lost, stolen, mutilated, or not issued upon entry into the United States. The I-94 serves as evidence of lawful admission and authorized period of stay.
How to fill out I-102 (Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document)
Check for an electronic I-94 record
Before filing Form I-102, visit the CBP I-94 website (i94.cbp.dhs.gov) to check if your I-94 record is available electronically. If an electronic record exists, you can print it and may not need to file this form.
Enter personal information
Provide your full legal name, date of birth, country of citizenship, A-Number (if any), passport number and country of issuance, current U.S. address, and I-94 record number (if known).
Explain the reason for the application
Indicate whether you are requesting a replacement for a lost, stolen, or damaged I-94, or requesting an initial I-94 that was not issued at entry. Provide details about your most recent entry into the United States including date, port of entry, and immigration status.
Submit with supporting documents
Include the filing fee, a copy of your passport (including the biographical page and U.S. visa page), any available copies of the original I-94, evidence of your most recent entry (airline records, boarding passes), and two passport-style photos.
About I-102 (Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document)
Who needs this form
Nonimmigrant visitors, students, workers, and other foreign nationals in the United States whose I-94 Arrival/Departure Record was lost, stolen, destroyed, or mutilated, or who were not issued an I-94 upon entry. It is also used to request a replacement for an I-94 with incorrect information.
Where to submit
File with USCIS by mail to the lockbox address specified in the form instructions, or file online at uscis.gov if available. Include the filing fee and supporting documentation. USCIS may schedule a biometrics appointment.
Source and content freshness
- Reviewed: 2026-02-24
- Filing deadlines may shift for weekends and holidays. Verify due dates with official instructions.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not checking the CBP I-94 website first, as electronic I-94 records can often be retrieved online without filing I-102
- Filing I-102 when the issue can be resolved at a port of entry or through Customs and Border Protection directly
- Not providing sufficient evidence of lawful admission such as passport stamps, boarding passes, or airline records
- Failing to include a copy of the passport page with the most recent U.S. admission stamp
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Can I get my I-94 record online instead of filing Form I-102?
In many cases, yes. Since 2013, CBP issues electronic I-94 records for most air and sea arrivals. Visit i94.cbp.dhs.gov to retrieve and print your record. If your electronic record is correct and available, you do not need to file Form I-102. The form is primarily needed when no electronic record exists (common for land border entries) or when the record contains errors that CBP cannot correct.
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