I lost my original cover letter and i-194, I have looked on all the US websites and cannot find way to have a new one issued, any idea?
Lost Original i-194
go to CBP offices or call
it may cost you another $300 bucks
Hello Coleen,
I hope you are well. I was wondering, does the waiver actually get glued into your passport or is it a document you keep with you in your carry on? I travel frequently around the world and I am concerned other countries will deny me entry when customs and immigration officials see the waiver. Lastly, do officers still interrogate you about your charges when you clear US Customs?
Thanks in advance!
It's a visa card stapled in to your passport. Under the card is a visa stamp with the expiry date (6months) you could very easily take the card out when traveling in other countries and simply staple it back before entering the u.s. I'd be shocked if other countries knew the stamp was a waiver stamp as it just says i-94 visa.
Mine is a letter and it does not get stapled in your passport, you show it to customs with your passport. The waiver only applies to the USA and you do not get questioned in any other country. No they have never asked me about the charges. This waiver is required by US customs only. I lost the original and had a copy with me when going through Houston, caused some issues so I am trying to get it replaced. This is a I-194 waiver. I would also have it with you travelling to other countries in case your flight has to divert on US Soil. This has also happened to me.
Weird that you don't have the 6 dollar visa card. I have a letter also and need both to cross. Unless you aren't Canadian?
Yes I am Canadian and I did not get a card for my passport and only the cover letter as well as the I-194 which must be presented when entering the USA
I also just received the letter, no card to attach to passport. Received waiver this January.
So weird. The first time I crossed I had to go in to the building in Blaine WA crossing and pay 6 bucks American for a I 94 visa card and stamp. They attached it to my passport and told me I have to return it and get a new one in 6 months.
Wow I wish, I am assuming you are also Canadian with a record. This thing has cost me close to 2500.00 so far, also you say you have a I-94, that is different from a I-194
I'm canadian living in white rock b.c. it is an i-94A departure record. It's good for 6 months and says multiple visits. Yes minor criminal record from 15 years ago when I was 18.
Have you ever went to the states with your waiver?
Yes in March of this year. I had a photocopy of it and they had a big problem with that. I did not realize I needed the original. When I got home I could not find the original which is why I have posted here. I am waiting for an answer from the US government. I may have to re apply. Have also traveled to 3 different countries and never been asked for it as the USA is the only country that has access to criminal files that have been pardoned in Canada
I have had the same issue. Lost my I 94 form but do have photo copy. I called the pre clearance office at the airport in vancouver and they said they do not accept photo copies...
Did any one have any luck on getting another copy sent or did they have to re apply for the whole application?
You do not have to re-apply but you do have to fill out a Form and pay $465.00. The Form is an I-824.
No Homeland Security does NOT accept photocopies.
When a client gets a 5 year waiver, the first thing I tell them is to go to a print shop and get the best quality photocopy they can. Then fold the copy and store it in the original envelope the waiver came in. In emergency, try and use it. Its not ideal so just...don't lose it. If you have a 1 year waiver and lose it, don't bother. Just re-apply and you will likely get a 5 year waiver anyways.
The I-94 is only for crossing by land if you fly you do not need to get the 1-194 it is done automatically on departure and arrival. When crossing by land at the checkpoint you show the customs officer your letter they will in turn send you inside to receive the I-194. They usually ask a few questions and stamp your passport and staple in the card and you pay the $6.00 US they do accept Visa. You must turn the 1-194 in before it expires. I tried crossing one time with an expired I-194 and was lectured and warned about losing the whole I-192 if it happened again. You hand them in on the Canadian side when you return to Canada.
renewer: you are misunderstanding. Coleen lost her WAIVER.
The I-94 CARD is what you are talking about. Here is a link with a picture. https://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/i-94
The I-194 is the actual WAIVER.
By the way, a great Homeland Security page showing requirements.
Hi, are you talking about the I-94 card? if you lost that, you can attend any border crossing and have it replaced. If you are talking about the I-194 Travel Waiver 2 page document. That is another issue, you must complete an I-824 form, along with payment of $402 US Funds and send to US Customs.
Michelle the fee is $465 USD now. (to replace the waiver)
Still use the I-824.
I have written about the I-94 card but if anyone needs a refresher let me know.
Ok John, as usual, you are wrong again..lol...An I-94 is what is issued to the person that has a waiver. It is done by deeming that person is on a controlled entry. I-94s can be replaced at the border and you do not use an I-824 to replace an I-94 as you stated. Michelle is correct in #18. You are correct regarding the fee of $465.