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Form I-102: Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Form I-102 is used to request a new or replacement nonimmigrant arrival‑departure document (I‑94, I‑94W, or I‑95) and is filed by individuals admitted at a U.S. port of entry. Applicants must include a copy of a government‑issued ID and have a U.S. address.
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USCIS Form I-102 - Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Form I-102 is used to request a new or replacement nonimmigrant arrival‑departure document (I‑94, I‑94W, or I‑95) and is filed by individuals admitted at a U.S. port of entry. Applicants must include a copy of a government‑issued ID and have a U.S. address.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Submitting without a valid handwritten signature will cause USCIS to reject the form.
- 2Submitting the form without a handwritten signature or with a stamped name leads to rejection.
- 3Omitting a copy of a government‑issued ID that shows your legal name and birth date results in a denied application.
- 4Failing to attach the required initial evidence for your replacement reason causes USCIS to reject the request.
- 5Leaving the U.S. address field blank makes the application incomplete and subject to denial.
Plain English
Form I‑102 lets you get a new I‑94, I‑94W, or crewman’s landing permit if yours is lost, stolen, or damaged. You fill it out in black ink, attach a copy of your ID and any proof for why you need a replacement, sign it, and send it to the USCIS filing location.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Not stated in the official source.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when you need a new or replacement of an incorrect, lost, stolen, or mutilated Form I-94, Form I-94W, or Form I-95.
- Do not use it when you can obtain a paper version of an electronic Form I-94 from the CBP website.
- Check Form G-1055 instead when you need specific fee information for Form I-102.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Lost or stolen I-94, I-94W, or I-95 and you can obtain a paper version online
Provides fee schedule and payment instructions
✓ Verify fee amount on Form G-1055 before filing
Incorrect information on I-94, I-94W, or I-95 needs correction
Lists required fee for document correction
✓ Confirm fee matches your correction request
Requesting initial I-94W for admission before 06/28/2010 at a land border
Shows fee for initial issuance
✓ Check eligibility before proceeding
Deadline or filing window
Not stated in the official source.
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What you need before filling it out
Full Legal Name (Item 3)
Government‑issued ID showing name and DOB · Passport or driver’s license
A‑Number (Item 2)
A‑Number from DHS/USCIS correspondence or N/A · USCIS notice or online account
USCIS Online Account Number (Item 2)
Receipt number beginning with IOE or account profile · USCIS online account
Reason for filing evidence (Evidence section)
Copy of lost, stolen, or mutilated I‑94/I‑94W/I‑95 or documentation of error · Copy of the document itself or police report
Signature (bottom of form)
Handwritten signature or valid scanned copy · Your own signature on the form
Before you submit
- 1Verify the edition date reads 04/01/24 on the form.
- 2Confirm you have a United States mailing address.
- 3Include a clear front and back copy of a government‑issued ID.
- 4Attach copies of the lost, stolen, or mutilated I‑94/I‑94W/I‑95.
- 5Ensure the signature is present and legible (original or valid copy).
- 6Check that you have paid the correct fee as listed on Form G‑1055.
- 7Review that all required fields, including A‑Number or N/A, are completed.
- 8Confirm you are not eligible to obtain a paper I‑94 from the CBP website.
- 9Visit www.uscis.gov/I-102 for the current filing address.
- 10Sign and date the form before submission.
How to file this form
- 1Gather a clear front and back copy of a government‑issued ID and any supporting evidence, then keep a copy for your records.
- 2Complete Form I‑102, filling all required fields and signing, then retain a signed copy.
- 3Pay the filing fee according to Form G‑1055 and keep the payment receipt as proof.
- 4Mail the completed form and evidence to the address listed on the USCIS website, then obtain a delivery confirmation.
- 5Check the USCIS online account for an acceptance notice, then save the notice as proof of filing.
Known limitations
- 1Do not file if you can obtain a paper I‑94 from the CBP website.
- 2Do not use when you already have a correct, undamaged I‑94, I‑94W, or I‑95.
- 3Do not file if you lack a United States mailing address.
- 4Do not use for initial I‑94W requests for admissions after 06/28/2010.
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Applicant Info
3 items
Your current legal name.
MM/DD/YYYY.
Alien Registration Number if previously assigned.
Details
1 items
The specific reason or legal basis for filing this form.
Evidence
1 items
List of documents supporting this application.
Signatures
2 items
Sign under penalty of perjury.
MM/DD/YYYY.
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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the form shows 04/01/24 as the revision date.
- Fee — Not stated in the official source — verify on the agency site.
- Mailing address — Not stated in the official source — verify on the agency site.
- Signature — confirm the signature is original or a valid photocopy, fax, or scan.
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After you file
- 1Retain the signed copy of Form I‑102 and all supporting documents for at least 5 years.
- 2Keep the payment receipt and any delivery confirmation in your file.
- 3Monitor your USCIS online account for a receipt notice or request for additional evidence.
- 4If USCIS requests original documents, provide them promptly and keep copies of the originals.
- 5Notify USCIS of any address change within 10 days of moving.
Sources
- SRCInstructions p.1 — purpose of Form I-102 is to request a new or replacement of an incorrect, lost, stolen, or mutilated Nonimmigrant Arrival‑Departure Document.
- SRCInstructions p.1 — you may replace a lost, stolen, or mutilated Form I-94, Form I-94W, or Form I-95.
- SRCInstructions p.1 — you may visit the CBP website at www.cbp.gov/i94 to obtain a paper version of an electronic Form I-94 if needed.
- SRCInstructions p.1 — see Form G-1055 for specific information about the fees applicable to Form I-102.
- SRCInstructions p.2 — USCIS will consider a photocopied, faxed, or scanned copy of an original handwritten signature as valid for filing purposes.
- SRCInstructions p.5 — you must file your application with a copy of a government‑issued ID verifying your legal name and date of birth.
- SRCInstructions p.6 — see our website at www.uscis.gov/I-102 for the most current information about where to file this application.
- SRCInstructions p.6 — you must have a United States address to file this application.
- SRCInstructions p.6 — if you are not a U.S. citizen, you must notify USCIS of your new address within 10 days of moving.
- SRCInstructions p.8 — do not mail your completed Form I-102 application to this address.
Common confusion points
Can I get a paper I‑94 online?
Many think filing is required even though the CBP site offers a paper copy.
→ Verify on www.cbp.gov/i94 that a paper version is unavailable before filing.
Do I need to mail the form to the address on the PDF?
The instructions say not to mail to that address.
→ Check the USCIS website for the current filing address.
Is a scanned signature acceptable?
Some believe only original signatures work.
→ Confirm that a scanned, faxed, or photocopied signature is valid per Instructions p.2.
Do I need to submit the original I‑94 document?
Filers often send originals unnecessarily.
→ Submit only legible copies unless USCIS specifically requests the original.
What if I don’t have an A‑Number?
Applicants may leave it blank, causing rejection.
→ Enter “N/A” when you have no A‑Number.
Do I have to include the fee with the form?
The fee amount isn’t listed in the instructions.
→ Refer to Form G‑1055 for the correct fee before filing.
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Questions about USCIS Form I-102
What is USCIS Form I-102 used for?
Form I‑102 lets you get a new I‑94, I‑94W, or crewman’s landing permit if yours is lost, stolen, or damaged. You fill it out in black ink, attach a copy of your ID and any proof for why you need a replacement, sign it, and send it to the USCIS filing location.
Who must file USCIS Form I-102?
Anyone who was admitted at a U.S. port of entry and needs a new or replacement nonimmigrant arrival‑departure document files Form I‑102.
What information does USCIS Form I-102 require?
The form collects personal data such as your name, A‑Number, U.S. Social Security number (Item 11), date and place of last entry (Items 12‑13), class of admission (Item 14), type of port‑of‑entry (Item 15), and current nonimmigrant status (Item 16).
Where do I file USCIS Form I-102?
The USCIS website (www.uscis.gov/I-102) or the USCIS Contact Center provides the current filing address; the instructions specifically say not to mail the form to the address shown in the booklet.
How do I complete USCIS Form I-102?
Type or print legibly in black ink and complete all required items, including name, A‑Number, and the items listed in Part 7 if extra space is needed. Attach a copy of a government‑issued ID and any required evidence. Sign and date the form (or have a parent/guardian sign if under 14). Submit the completed form to the filing location indicated on the USCIS website.
What happens if USCIS Form I-102 is filed incorrectly?
If the application is incomplete or the signature is invalid, USCIS may reject or deny the request.
Can I get a paper I‑94 online?
Many think filing is required even though the CBP site offers a paper copy. Verify on www.cbp.gov/i94 that a paper version is unavailable before filing.
Do I need to mail the form to the address on the PDF?
The instructions say not to mail to that address. Check the USCIS website for the current filing address.
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