Alka Bahal was quoted in the Society for Human
Resource Management article, "Tips for Finding Your
Employee's Electronic I-94." Full text can be found in the
May 8, 2014, issue, but a synopsis is noted below.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has implemented
its program to automate the Form I-94 process for foreign national
travelers to the United States and eliminate paper admission cards
in most instances.
Since the transition away from the paper cards began in
2013, "many foreign nationals arriving in the U.S. are still
having difficulties in locating and printing the Form I-94 via
CBP's online system," said Alka Bahal.
This creates issues for employees who must prove their
legal visitor status to employers. "The Form I-94 is proof of
status in the U.S. and will be required for many benefits, such as
employment, support of immigration petitions or applications,
social security benefits, or even a driver's license," she
said.
