A guide to common visa documents
I-94 - The Arrival & Departure Record
Document issued by U.S. Customs & Border Protection. The majority of I-94s are recorded electronically only. You can access your I-94 record and find out more information on the CBP I-94 website.
Passport Biographical Page / Identification Page
The identification page of the passport includes: the name and personal details of the passport holder, the passport number, the passport photo, date of issuance, and the expiration date.
Visa - Travel Authorization Document
The document issued by your host country authorizing you to travel to the US. The visa includes your name and personal details, the country of origin, passport number, the date of issuance and expiration, the visa type, and the number of allowable entries. Make sure all the information on your visa is correct. For more information on the F-1 visa, please visit the US Department of State website.
Admission Stamp - Proof of Legal Entry
The admission stamp is issued in place of a paper copy of the I-94. It is the proof of legal entry into the US. Make sure your stamp includes the correct visa type. For instance, the stamp below includes "F-1". The stamp will also include a notation on how long you can remain in the US.