Streamlined Arrival Process For International Travelers

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has officially implemented its "Simplified Arrival" program that was piloted in various cities from 2021 to 2022 to streamline the arrival process for international travelers at all 238 arriving airports, 34 seaports, and all southern pedestrian and most northern secondary land ports. Under the Simplified Arrival program, CBP no longer issues entry stamps on admission to the U.S. and will now only issue an electronic Form I-94 on its website. Employers should encourage their nonimmigrant employees to routinely check their Form I-94 upon return from international travel as the Form I-94 document is critical to determine how long the individual may remain in the U.S. and their eligibility for work authorization.