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USCIS Form I-102: Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document

Quick answer

What is USCIS Form I-102 used for?

Use this form if you are a nonimmigrant and need to apply for a new or replacement Form I-94 or Form I-95, Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document.

What to prepare before filling I-102

  1. 01

    Confirm that Form I-102, Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document, matches the specific benefit, request, verification, or record you need.

  2. 02

    Download the current Form I-102 and its separate instructions from USCIS, then compare the edition date before typing any answers.

  3. 03

    For Form I-102, collect the identity records, receipt or account numbers, dates, addresses, and prior immigration documents that support your answers.

  4. 04

    Follow the official Form I-102 filing method and address; do not assume it can be submitted through a USCIS online account.

Current official filing details

The details below are condensed from the USCIS page reviewed on 2026-07-26. Follow the official page and instructions if they differ from this snapshot.

Edition date

04/01/24. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.

Where to file

File this form with a USCIS lockbox. For more information on filing locations, see our Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-102 page.

If U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued your Form I-94, Form I-94W, or Form I-95 with incorrect information (for example, a misspelled name, incorrect date of birth, visa classification, or date of admission), do not file Form I-102.

You will need to go to the nearest CBP port of entry or deferred inspection office to have the information corrected. For locations and hours of operation, visit the CBP’s website.

If you were admitted at an air or sea port of entry and received an electronic Form I-94, you should go to CBP’s Form I-94 webpage to get a paper version of your Form I-94, including a replacement Form I-94. Follow the instructions you received from CBP on how to do this.

Form I-94W for admissions at airports or seaports is only available if you were admitted on or before June 28, 2010.

Filing fee

You can find the filing fee for Form I-102 by visiting our Fee Schedule page.

Initial evidence

Did you provide the following? If you were not issued a Form I-94 or Form I-94W, or if your Form I-94, Form I-94W, or Form I-95 is lost or was stolen, submit a copy of the biographic page of your passport and a copy of the page indicating your admission as claimed, or other evidence of your identity or claimed admission; If your passport is unavailable, submit a letter explaining why; If your Form I-94, Form I-94W, or Form I-95, or your passport was stolen, submit a copy of the police report or a letter explaining why a police report is not available; If your Form I-94, Form I-94W, or Form I-95 was mutilated, attach the damaged form; and If you need to replace your Form I-94, Form I-94W, or Form I-95 due to a USCIS error, attach your original form with a letter explaining the specific error and evidence verifying the correct information.

USCIS filing tips

Complete all sections of the form. We will reject the form if these fields are missing: Part 1.

Information About You Family Name U.S. Mailing Address Date of Birth Part 2.

Reason for Application

Special instructions

E-Notification: If you want to receive an e-mail, text message, or both that we have accepted your form at a USCIS lockbox, complete Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance, and clip it to the first page of your form.

Official I-102 downloads and filing links

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USCIS Form I-102 FAQ

What is Form I-102 used for?

Use this form if you are a nonimmigrant and need to apply for a new or replacement Form I-94 or I-95, Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document.

How much does Form I-102 cost?

You can find the filing fee for Form I-102 by visiting our Fee Schedule page.

Can I file Form I-102 online?

The USCIS all-forms directory does not list a general online filing option for this form. Follow the official page for the required filing method.

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Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Independent guide by Clerks AI; not affiliated with USCIS and not legal advice.

Last researched 2026-07-26. Recheck the official page before filing.