Form I-102: Replace or Get Initial I-94/I-95 Arrival Record

TITLE: Form I-102: Replace or Get Initial I-94/I-95 Arrival Record

WHAT IT IS:

Form I-102 is the application to request a new or replacement Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document. This document is usually called Form I-94 or Form I-95 (for some crew members). It is the official record that shows your legal entry into the United States and the date you must leave.

WHO NEEDS IT:

You (a nonimmigrant) may need to file this form if:

• You never received a paper Form I-94 or I-95 when you arrived, and you need one now.

• Your paper Form I-94, I-94W, or I-95 was lost, stolen, or mutilated (damaged).

• Your Form I-94, I-94W, or I-95 has an error made by USCIS.

Do NOT use this form in these cases:

• If your I-94, I-94W, or I-95 has incorrect information because of a mistake by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) — for example, a misspelled name, wrong date of birth, visa classification, or admission date. You must go to the nearest CBP port of entry or deferred inspection office to correct it.

• If you entered the U.S. at an airport or seaport and received an electronic I-94. Instead, get a paper copy or replacement free from CBP’s official I-94 website.

• If you need a replacement Form I-94W for an airport or seaport admission, it is only available if you were admitted on or before June 28, 2010.

HOW TO FILE:

1. Make sure you really need Form I-102. Read “Who Needs It” above. If CBP made the error or you can print your I-94 online, you do not file this form.

2. Get the correct form edition. Download the latest “Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document” from the official website.

3. Complete every required part. The form will be rejected if any of these fields are missing:

- Part 1: Family Name, U.S. Mailing Address, Date of Birth

- Part 2: Reason for Application

Fill out all other sections carefully.

4. Gather your supporting documents.

- If you were never issued an I-94/94W, or your document is lost or stolen: include a copy of the biographic page of your passport and a copy of the page that shows your admission, or other evidence of your identity and claimed admission.

- If your passport is unavailable: write and include a letter explaining why.

- If the document or passport was stolen: include a copy of the police report, or a letter explaining why you do not have a police report.

- If the document is mutilated: attach the damaged form.

- If you need a replacement because of a USCIS error: attach your original form, a letter explaining the specific error, and evidence proving the correct information.

- All documents in a foreign language must have a full English translation and a certification from the translator stating the translation is complete and accurate and that they are competent to translate.

5. Sign your form. Any unsigned form will be rejected.

6. Pay the fees. See the “Fees” section below. Include the correct payment with your form.

7. (Optional) Sign up for E-Notification. Complete Form G-1145 and clip it to the front page to get an email or text message when your form is accepted.

8. Mail the form. File this form with a USCIS lockbox. Look up the exact mailing address on the “Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-102” page on the USCIS website. Do not send original documents unless the instructions specifically ask for them.

FEES:

• The standard filing fee for Form I-102 is listed on the USCIS Fee Schedule. Visit the official fee page (uscis.gov/feecategories) to find the current amount.

• An additional $24 fee is required by Public Law 119-21 (H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act). This $24 fee cannot be waived.

• If your form is postmarked on or after May 29, 2026, you must include this $24 fee in addition to the regular filing fee. Forms missing the $24 fee will be rejected if postmarked on or after that date.

CURRENT EDITION & DEADLINES:

The form edition date shown on the official page is 04/01/24. Always check the USCIS website for the newest edition before you file. When you print the form to mail it, make sure every page comes from the same edition and that the edition date and page numbers are visible at the bottom of each page. There is no general deadline to file Form I-102, but if you mail it on or after May 29, 2026, the extra $24 fee must be included (see Fees section).

COMMON MISTAKES:

• Using an old or wrong form edition. If any pages are from a different edition, your form may be rejected. Always download a fresh copy from the official site.

• Forgetting to sign the form. Unsigned forms are rejected immediately.

• Leaving required fields blank. If you do not fill in Family Name, U.S. Mailing Address, Date of Birth (Part 1), or Reason for Application (Part 2), your form will be rejected.

• Not paying the extra $24 fee. If your form is postmarked on or after May 29, 2026, you must include this fee, or your application will be rejected.

• Filing when you should go to CBP instead. Check that your situation is really a USCIS or missing-document issue, not a CBP error that must be fixed at a port of entry.

• Skipping translation requirements. Any foreign-language document must have a complete English translation and a translator’s certification. Without it, your evidence may not be accepted.

WHERE TO GET THE FORM:

Always get the form and instructions from the official USCIS website. The direct page is:

SOURCE: https://www.uscis.gov/i-102

DISCLAIMER: General info from USCIS, not legal advice — always verify on the official page and consult a licensed immigration attorney for your case. English is authoritative.