How Can I Get a Corrected I-94 Record on My F-1 Visa?
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I have a valid F-1 visa. I just realized my I-94 shows as expired since March 31, 2026, but the admit-until date shown is July 4. How can I get a new I-94?
I have a valid F1 visa, just realized that my I-94 is expired since March 31 2026 but the admit until date is July 4, how can I get a new I-94.
Attorney Answer
Most F-1 students are admitted for Duration of Status, not a fixed expiration date, so what you are seeing may be a mismatch between your I-94 record and your I-20 program dates rather than your status actually being expired.
Under the regulations governing F-1 student status (8 CFR 214.2(f)), your lawful status is generally tied to maintaining your academic program as shown on your Form I-20, not to a specific calendar date on your I-94. When CBP admits an F-1 student, the official record typically lists Duration of Status, often shown as D/S, in the admit-until field instead of an actual date. If your I-94 shows a fixed date like July 4 instead of D/S, or if you are seeing conflicting information between a March 31 date and a July 4 date, this is worth sorting out carefully rather than assuming either date controls without checking the source.
Here is what to do:
1. Pull your official I-94 record directly from i94.cbp.dhs.gov and print your most recent one. This is the authoritative government record, not a printout or note from somewhere else. 2. Compare it to your I-20. Your Designated School Official can confirm your current program end date and whether your SEVIS record is active and in good standing. 3. Talk to your DSO right away. If there is a real discrepancy between your I-94 and your I-20, your DSO has experience resolving these mismatches and may need to update SEVIS or advise you on next steps. 4. If CBP's record itself appears to contain an error, you can request a correction through CBP's deferred inspection process, since I-94 admission records are CBP documents, not something your school or USCIS can directly edit. 5. Do not travel internationally until this is sorted out, since reentry depends on presenting a consistent, accurate record.
A visa being valid, the stamp in your passport, is a different thing from your I-94 admission record and your underlying F-1 status. All three need to line up. Because the exact cause of this mismatch depends on details in your specific SEVIS and travel history, this is general legal information, not legal advice. A Texas immigration attorney or your school's international student office can review your actual records and confirm what happened and what to do next.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Duration of Status, or D/S, mean on an F-1 I-94?
It means your authorized stay is tied to maintaining your student status and program, as shown on your Form I-20, rather than to a fixed expiration date. Most F-1 students see D/S instead of a specific date on their I-94.
Where can I check my official, current I-94 record?
You can retrieve your most recent I-94 directly from CBP at i94.cbp.dhs.gov. This is the government's authoritative record and is more reliable than notes, printouts, or other secondhand sources.
Can my school fix an error on my I-94?
Not directly. Your I-94 is a CBP record, so your school's international student office cannot edit it themselves, though your DSO can update your SEVIS record and guide you on requesting a correction from CBP if needed.
