entry as tourist and exit as crew ?
Thanks for your replies .
I called up the department of state in the US to ask about the case. They told me its upto the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. I've shot them an email. Still awaiting an answer.
My colleagues who fly to and from the US gave me a similar advice. There is no problem exiting the country . Just the name has to be on the GD and passport for identification where they swipe it.
The I - 94 has to be submitted before departure . I think they normally collect them at the check-in counters or worst case , i could post it back to them .