After arriving in the United States, review your admission record rather than putting every immigration document away until the return flight. An incorrect name, admission class or date should be raised through the appropriate official channel.
Retrieve the current record
CBP's I-94 website provides the electronic arrival and departure record. Read the identifying details and admission information carefully. Keep a secure copy for your records and compare it with the documents used for the journey.
The existence of a downloadable record is not permission to remain indefinitely. If the entry shows a condition or notation you do not understand, seek clarification instead of replacing it with the visa's printed expiry date in your own calendar.
Identify who issued it
CBP's FAQ says errors on a CBP-issued I-94 can be raised with a Deferred Inspection office or through the CBP enquiry route. The current FAQ says to contact the nearest office within thirty days of admission or parole. For an I-94 issued by USCIS, it directs travellers to USCIS for correction or replacement assistance.
This distinction prevents a common detour: repeatedly contacting an authority that did not issue the record in question.
Prepare evidence of the discrepancy
As a practical preparation step, gather the passport, admission record, visa or relevant approval and travel details. Write a short explanation of what appears wrong and the information you believe is correct. Follow the office's instructions on how to submit documents securely.
Deferred Inspection staff can review arrival-document errors, including classification, biographical information and the period of admission where appropriate. A correction request should concern an error; it is not a substitute for an application to extend or change status.
Your next step
Open the CBP FAQ below and follow the route for the issuing authority. Act promptly if a date affects your planned stay. Keep the request confirmation and check the corrected record when available. If the issue is actually a request for more time rather than a mistake, investigate the relevant lawful process separately.
Official sources
Sources reviewed on 29 Oct 2026. Requirements can change and depend on your nationality and circumstances. This article is general information, not a personal eligibility assessment.
