USCIS Form I-102, Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document

About USCIS Form I-102

Form I-102, Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document, is filed by a nonimmigrant to replace a lost, stolen, or damaged Form I-94, or to request an initial one when the record was not issued or was issued with an error. The I-94 shows a nonimmigrant's arrival and permitted period of stay.

This page is a general guide and helper only. It is not legal or immigration advice. Always download and file the current official form from USCIS at https://www.uscis.gov/i-102, since some USCIS forms must be completed on the official version.

Who needs to complete it

• Nonimmigrants whose Form I-94 was lost, stolen, or damaged.
• People who need a replacement arrival-departure record for their files.
• Individuals whose I-94 contained an error that needs correction.
• Those who need an initial record that was not issued at entry.

How to fill out USCIS Form I-102

1. 1Read the instructions to confirm whether you need a replacement, a correction, or an initial record.
2. 2Enter your full name, other names used, date of birth, and country of birth.
3. 3Provide your current address and Alien Registration Number if you have one.
4. 4Enter details about your most recent entry, including the date, place, and status of admission.
5. 5State the reason for the request, such as a lost record or an error to correct.
6. 6Describe what happened to the original document if it was lost, stolen, or damaged.
7. 7Review, sign, and date the application, and note any preparer or interpreter.
8. 8File it with the supporting documents listed in the current instructions.