Understanding Form I-94: What Every Traveler to the U.S. Should Know

Why the I-94 Record Matters Form I-94 is an official record issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) that tracks a foreign visitor’s arrivals and departures. It determines how long you are legally allowed to stay in the United States, regardless of your visa’s printed expiration date. Your I-94 record—whether electronic or paper—is the […]

New H-1B Visa Rules and Wage Increases: What Foreign Professionals Need to Know

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released new H-1B visa regulations on October 8, 2020, introducing major changes that impact both employers and foreign professionals. These updates—outlined in the rule titled “Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in the United States”—raise the minimum wage requirements for H-1B, H-1B1, and […]

The Definitive Guide to the I-94 Extension Process

Last Updated On: October 3, 2025 Understanding your I-94 Arrival/Departure Record is one of the most critical steps in maintaining lawful immigration status in the United States. Many nonimmigrants mistakenly assume that their visa expiration date determines how long they can stay in the U.S. — but in reality, your I-94 expiration date is the […]