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No. Your visa allows you to travel to a U.S. port of entry and request admission, while the I-94 records the terms of your actual admission and controls how long you can stay.

Your visa can expire while you're in the U.S. without affecting your status, but overstaying your I-94 can lead to serious immigration consequences.

Yes. You can retrieve your I-94 form online at no cost through the official CBP website at i94.cbp.dhs.gov.

You'll need your name, date of birth, and passport number. The site also lets you view your travel history going back five years.

If you notice an incorrect admission class, wrong date, or any other mistake on your I-94, you should request a correction through CBP's Deferred Inspection process or visit a local CBP office.

Don't wait, because an uncorrected I-94 error can cause problems with future visa filings, employment verification, and green card applications.

Not necessarily. Your I-94 and visa have separate expiration dates.

Your visa controls when you can enter the U.S., but your I-94 controls how long you can stay.

It's common for a visa to expire while the I-94 is still valid. Always check your I-94 "admit until" date to know when your authorized stay ends.

Secondary inspection is an additional screening step where a CBP officer reviews your documents more thoroughly, asks extended questions, and may search your luggage or electronic devices. It doesn't mean you'll be denied entry.

Most travelers who go through secondary inspection are admitted after the review, though the process can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours.

Yes. A U.S. visa gives you permission to travel to a port of entry and request admission, but the CBP officer makes the final decision. Officers can deny entry for reasons including misrepresentation, prior immigration violations, criminal history, or insufficient documentation.

If you're denied, ask about voluntary withdrawal of your application instead of expedited removal — withdrawal doesn't create a formal removal order on your record.

CBP officers typically ask about the purpose of your visit, how long you plan to stay, where you'll be staying, what you do for work, and whether you have a return ticket.

These questions help the officer confirm that your travel purpose matches your visa classification and that you intend to depart before your authorized stay expires.

Yes. If you're carrying $10,000 or more in cash or monetary instruments (including traveler's checks, money orders, and certain negotiable instruments), you must declare it to CBP.

There's no limit on how much money you can bring into the country, but failing to declare amounts at or above the threshold can result in seizure of the funds and potential criminal charges.