Anyone had I-94 related problems?
I went to the states last year as part of an ATPL course on an M-1 Visa. When you enter the country you get an I-94 card stapled to your passport. When you leave the US, the airline representative at the gate is supposed to remove this card which then proves that you left the country. Mine wasnt removed and i didnt notice till i was on the aircraft and in the descent back in the UK!
I mentioned this to a member of cabin crew and she said she would hand the card in for me. Now ive heard that if this card isnt handed in when you leave the US, the authorities may decide that you didnt leave the country when your visa expired and they may refuse you entry back into the country. Im going back to the US at the end of December and im now a little worried as to whether or not the stewardess handed in my card!
I just wondered if anyone else has had a similar problem with not handing in the I-94 and how likely it would be that i would be refused entry to the US if they didnt get my card?
Not sure if this is the best forum, but i couldnt find a more appropriate one.
Thanks,
rai