Why U.S.-Based Foreign Nationals Should Be Vigilant About Their I-94 Record

With graduations completed and the summer in full swing, college and university campuses often experience a quieter pace as faculty and staff, including many foreign nationals, head out on research trips, to conferences, or on much needed vacations.

For international travelers, particularly those working in the U.S. in a nonimmigrant status (i.e., H-1B, O-1, or TN), vigilance and care should be exercised throughout the period of travel. 

Before departing

It goes without saying that any U.S.-based foreign national traveling abroad should make sure to have the required, valid U.S. travel documents before departing the U.S. In the alternative, foreign nationals intending to visit the U.S. should have a firm plan to apply for a U.S. visa while abroad. It is prudent that applicants for U.S. visas check the website of the U.S. consulate they are visiting and its online visa appointment system to confirm they have the required documents before departing the U.S.