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April 20, 2021

Applicants preparing Form N-400, Application for Naturalization , must list each trip outside the United States (in excess of 24 hours). Part 9 of the N-400 application includes a table to list these individual trips.

Generally, you can find your travel history information inside your official passport. Simply review the passport page for date stamps from the various trips. But, in some cases, you may not have your passport or are missing known records.

Personal Travel Records

You may be able to use your personal records to reconstruct travel history. In the absence of “official records” it’s still your duty to estimate the dates of your travel to the best of your ability. Check with relatives you may have visited, review credit card statements, or try to recover old travel records from airline or transportation company frequently flyer statements.

Mistakes on your N-400 application can cause costly delays or a denial.

Foia request for travel records.

If you are unable to locate your travel history records through the methods listed above, you can submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Generally, personal FOIA requests are free (if less than 100 pages of photocopies). Be sure to limit your request to the previous five years. You only need five years of history for the purposes of the N-400 application. A more extensive search will take longer and may even result in a photocopy fee (up to $25). A FOIA request will generally take several weeks.

In some instances, you may have traveled across a U.S. border without any records. This can happen at some land border crossings where you were “waved” across by CBP officer. The CBP office did not provide any stamps or documentation. It’s still your responsibility to record these trips on Form N-400 to the best of your ability.

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Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record, Information for Completing USCIS Forms

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issues Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record , to aliens who are:

• Admitted to the U.S.;
• Adjusting status while in the U.S.; or
• Extending their stay. 

All persons need a Form I-94 except U.S. citizens, returning resident aliens, aliens with immigrant visas, and most Canadian citizens visiting or in transit. Air and sea travelers will be issued I-94s during the admission process at the port of entry .

A Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer attaches Form I-94 to the nonimmigrant visitor’s passport upon entry to the U.S. The visitor must exit the U.S. on or before the departure date stamped on the Form I-94. This is the “Admit Until Date” on the electronic Form I-94. The Form I-94 number also is known as the Departure Number or Admission Record Number.

As of April 30, 2013, most Arrival and/or Departure records are created electronically upon arrival.

Visit CBP’s I-94, Travel Records for U.S. Visitors website to:

• Apply for a new I-94 (land border travelers only) ;
• Get your most recent I-94 ;
• View travel history ; or
• See how much longer you can remain in the U.S. based on the terms of your admission .

If you cannot get your Form I-94 from the CBP website, you may file Form I-102, Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Record , with USCIS.

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A Travel History Report is a record of a traveller's entries, exits or both into Canada. This information is collected by the Canada Border Services Agency ( CBSA ).

Retention period for a Travel History Report is 15 years.

The CBSA began collecting traveller exit information on foreign nationals (excluding American citizens) entering the United States from Canada on June 30, 2013 . As of July 11, 2019 , the CBSA collects exit information on all travellers (including Canadian and American citizens) in the land mode and in the commercial air mode as of June 25, 2020 . Exit data may also be requested through the Travel History Report.

Highway Passage Reports may also be requested; however, they indicate only that a specific licence plate has been recorded, and do not show the people travelling in the vehicle.

Information collected for Travel History Reports

The records for both Entries and Exits include:

• date of birth
• citizenship
• date of entry
• location of the port of entry, and
• any document numbers associated with that travel, such as a passport number

When not to ask for a Travel History Report

When you request your Travel History Report directly from the CBSA it can take up to 30 days to complete. There are many reasons you may require your report, but sometimes requesting it directly is not the best option. When your travel history is needed as part of an application, such as the application for Canadian citizenship, check the form for the option to release your report. Using this option means that you will not have to request it yourself. When this option is available, requesting the report directly from the CBSA will cause a significant delay to your application process. Listed below are the three applications that do not require you to request your report directly from the CBSA .

Applying for Canadian Citizenship: Adults and Minors

If you are applying for Canadian Citizenship, you do not need to request your Traveller History Report from the CBSA. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) can collect the report on your behalf when needed since consent to share information about the entry/exit information is no longer required.

Applying for Canadian Citizenship: Unaccompanied Minor

If you are applying for Canadian Citizenship you do not need to request your Traveller History Report from the CBSA . Checking "Yes" on page 6, Question 9 (b) of your application form permits Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada ( IRCC ) to collect the report on your behalf.

Applying for a Permanent Resident card

If you are renewing or applying for a Permanent Resident Card you do not need to request your Traveller History Report from the CBSA . Checking "Yes" on page 3, (Section 7) Consent to Disclose Information allows IRCC to collect the report on your behalf.

Getting your Travel History report

If you have checked the When not to request your Travel History Report section and still need to request a copy, you can apply online by following the instructions on the Access to Information and Privacy online request page. Note that it may take up to 30 days to process your request.

If you are applying for yourself, you can do so under the Privacy Act, which is a free service provided by the Government of Canada.

If you are applying for someone else, you must provide form BSF745 - Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated Representative completed by the party you are representing.

To get a highway passage report, provide the licence plate number and a copy of the vehicle's ownership. If you are not the owner, you will need to provide the CBSA with a BSF745 form completed by the owner of the vehicle.

When requesting your Travel History Report, you must indicate whether you are seeking your exit information, your entry information, or both. Exit information is limited and will only be included when specifically requested.

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• Your full name at birth and any subsequent name changes and/or the full name of your minor child or children, if you are requesting their records; if you are using an authorization, you need to provide your full name as well
• Legal authorization or evidence of parental relationship or evidence of guardianship, whichever is applicable
• Date and place of birth of the individual whose records you are requesting
• Your current mailing address;
• Your current daytime telephone number;
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1. Information you can request

You have the right to access your personal information, known as a ‘Subject Access Request’ ( SAR ) or a ‘Right of Access Request’, under the Data Protection Act 2018.

You can use this service to request personal information held on the Home Office’s immigration systems for yourself or someone else who has given you permission to act on their behalf.

The Subject Access Request Unit ( SARU ) handles all requests for information held by the following parts of the Home Office:

immigration

citizenship

To provide you with the best service, we need you to be as clear as possible about the information you require.

We do not provide immigration status documents. You can check someone’s:

• immigration status
• right to work
• right to rent

2. Request options

We offer 3 online request options, depending on the information you require. If multiple requests are made for the same person, we will contact you to confirm which information you require. All requests are free of charge.

You will receive a response within 1 month once we have all the supporting documents to process your request. If we write to you for further information, 1 month begins when we receive all documents. You do not need to contact us to track your request if it is still within this timeframe.

Your supporting documents must comply with the evidence guidance below.

Basic request

Most people find this option gives them all the information they need.

We will provide all of the digital information recorded about you since the year 2000, including:

details of your immigration history, for example, dates applications were submitted and decisions made

landing cards

visa applications you submitted from outside of the UK (as part of entry clearance)

Workers Registration Scheme (WRS) information if you are a national of Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia

Specific request

This is the best option if you require a particular document.

You can request specific information if you need to. You should clearly describe which documents you need.

You can request copies of up to 5 single documents, for example:

a list of your applications or a copy of a specific application form

a particular decision letter

the outcome of an appeal (appeal determination)

a particular detention progress report

a particular interview record

This list is not exhaustive. If you need something else, provide clear details of the document you are looking for.

Detailed request

Initially, you will be sent an electronic summary of your immigration information (as with a basic application). This gives most people what they need.

This option also allows you to request paper records from your Home Office file if the electronic data does not fulfil your request.

Refining your request to state clearly which paper records you need will help your application.

3. How to make a request

Apply online.

Use the online application form .

We cannot accept applications from an address outside the UK through our online form. If you do not have a UK address, email your request to [email protected] .

Apply another way

You can make a request without using the online form, but it may mean we have to ask you for more information, delaying the start of the 1 month processing time.

You can email [email protected] .

You may also write to us at:

Subject Access Request Unit (SARU) Lunar House 40 Wellesley Road Croydon CR9 2BY

4. Supporting evidence

Protecting your information is important to us. For this reason, we need to be sure that the person requesting it has permission to do so.

We need the following evidence to confirm your identity:

a copy of your photo identification, such as a passport

a letter of authority, to give permission for your records to be sent to you or your representative

proof of your relationship, if you are applying for a child under 12

You should have this evidence ready before you start your application.

The application form will tell you how to send this evidence.

Your application will not be accepted until we receive these documents. It will be automatically rejected if you do not send them within 15 days of making your application.

Photo identification

We match your photograph against our systems to ensure we send personal information to the right person. This helps us keep your personal information safe.

Photo identification can include a copy of your:

driving licence

biometric residence card

national identity card

travel document

If you do not have any of these, you will need to send a recent photograph.

Do not send original documents. We need a good quality, clear, colour photocopy.

We no longer require photo evidence to be certified.

Letter of authority

This can be a short letter or statement. We use this to be sure that you want your records to be sent to you and, if someone is applying on your behalf, that you have given your authority for them to do so.

The letter must include:

confirmation that you give permission for your records to be sent to you (or a third-party representative, if they are applying on your behalf)

your signature and the date, within the last 6 months

Your signature as well as your photo identification is used to verify that the person making the request is entitled to do so.

You can sign the letter of permission on the applicant’s behalf if any of these apply:

• you are completing this application for a child under 12
• you have the power of attorney for an applicant
• you are a litigation friend

If you do, you must submit proof of your relationship.

Proof of your relationship

If you are applying on behalf of a child under 12.

You must provide evidence of your relationship, so we are sure that you have the parental authority to do this.

This evidence can include:

a birth certificate

proof of parental responsibility

if you are divorced or no longer residing with the child, proof that you continue to hold or share parental responsibility, for example: a shared Parental Responsibility Order, Care Order, Adoption Order, Residence Order, Special Guardianship Order or permission from the parent who has sole custody or parental responsibility

If you are applying on behalf of someone because you have the power of attorney or are a litigation friend

You must provide evidence of this.

We will not be able to process your request without the required evidence being submitted unless the information is required to establish or exercise a legal claim.

Family applications

You need to apply separately for each family member.

5. What happens next

We will process your request within 1 month of receiving all information. You do not need to contact us to track your request.

When you may wait longer

Your request may take longer to process if we need additional information. We will contact you if we need more information.

In exceptional circumstances we may consider your request is complex, in which case the deadline can be extended. We will write to you separately explaining why.

Any data disclosed is the property of the data subject and should be retained by them for their records.

6. Contact and complaints

If you need help.

If you would like more information or help filling in your form, contact us by email [email protected].

You can also contact us by emailing [email protected] if you:

have a query about making a subject access request

have a query about a subject access request you have made or received

Customer survey

After you have made your application, we will send you a link to complete an online survey. Your feedback will help us understand how we can improve our service.

Making a complaint

Email customer services at [email protected]. to seek resolution through the Home Office complaints procedure.

If you are not satisfied, you can contact the Office of the Data Protection Officer ( ODPO ). The ODPO investigates complaints in relation to suspected or identified breaches of subject rights under the Data Protection Act 2018. This includes subject access rights.

You should email [email protected] if you want to:

complain about the processing of your personal data

complain to the Home Office Data Protection Officer

You will need to provide:

your reference number

the date the original request was made

information on how you made the request, for example online or by post

The ODPO is unable to provide updates about outstanding subject access requests.

Information Commissioner’s Office ( ICO )

The ICO adjudicates on individual complaints. Individuals have a right under section 165 of the Data Protection Act to bring a complaint to the ICO .

However, the role of the ICO remains as a regulator, not an ombudsman. More often, the ICO use complaints to help build up a picture of a data controller’s general compliance which will then inform decisions as to whether we need to take more formal enforcement action.

Complain to the ICO .

Find details of which personal information is held and processed by the Home Office .

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How Can I Easily Go Back and Find All Of My Travel Records?

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Do you need to figure out how many days you spent in the United States in a given year? It is easier than you think. In early 2013, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency started a program to automate the collection of data for non-immigrants who enter the U.S. The data was historically collected in a paper form, the I-94, and the program to automate the data collection was meant to save money and time as well as provide a more accurate record of the non-American residents who enter and leave the U.S. legally.

For many non-Americans, their relationship with the U.S. may change in a variety of ways whereby they need to produce a record of the exact number of days when they were in the U.S. over a given number of years. Some non-Americans find themselves wanting or needing to file a 1040NR (non-resident) tax return; in many cases to claim a treaty position or to get a refund. In other cases, a visitor to the U.S. may now be applying for a Green Card or a visa that will allow them to live in the U.S. for a period of time due to employment, education or for other purposes.

Many applications to the U.S. government for visas as well as the filing of a 1040NR tax return require the applicant to state precisely when they were in the U.S. In other cases, a taxpayer may need to file an 8840 form, for example, to show a closer connection to another country even if they spent a considerable amount of time in the U.S. If this information is not presented accurately it could cause delays or rejections in visa applications or challenges to a position taken on a tax return.

Now, perhaps you are working with a tax preparer, immigration attorney or other professional who has asked you for these records (because they are completing the paperwork for you) and you think, “How can I easily go back and find all of my travel records?” Perhaps you will be advised to look at the stamps on your passport, or check your frequent-flyer account online, or look at your calendar to try to determine the precise number of days. Well, there is an easier way.

If you need this information, you need to have the following: your first and last name, your full date of birth, your passport number, and the country of issuance of your passport. Next, go to this link at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) website and in just a couple of minutes you will be looking at the complete record of your travel history to the U.S. For more information on the I-94 form you can go to the CBP instructions page .

The CBP database provides you with your most recent I-94 admission record including the port of entry, and this can be used as evidence of lawful admission into the U.S. The website will also provide a five-year travel history containing the arrival and departure date for a given passport number. It’s possible in some cases that your travel records don’t appear in the CBP system, but you can check out the CBP FAQs for more info.

For all kinds of additional useful information about traveling to the U.S., whether you are a U.S. citizen or an international visitor, you can visit cbp.gov/travel .

So, the next time you need to produce records of your travel into and out of the U.S., the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency has done most of the work for you. Though remember, they only keep up to five years of history available online.

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What Is the Form I-94 Travel Record?

Nearly every foreign traveler to the United States has an I-94 travel record (also known as “Form I-94” or “I-94 Form”). U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials issue an I-94 to foreign travelers entering the United States. CBP officials use the I-94 to track arrivals and departures of non-citizens visiting the United States. This article explains Form I-94 in-depth, including how it is used, how to access yours, and answers to some frequently asked questions.‍

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What Is Form I-94?

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) gives foreign visitors an electronic or paper form when they enter the United States called an I-94. This is frequently known as Form I-94 or the I-94 Form. It’s used to keep track of non-citizens entering and leaving the United States. The record proves you entered the United States lawfully and indicates the date you must leave. 

Your I-94 Record May Be Electronic or on Paper

Most visitors now receive their I-94 electronically. However, the electronic form is not directly issued to you. You need to go to CBP’s website and click on “Get Most Recent I-94” to obtain your form. 

Prior to May 2013, most foreign visitors received a paper I-94. Though it’s less common today, some foreign visitors will get a paper I-94 record. CBP still issues these at land border ports of entry. Electronic I-94 records are for air and sea ports of entry. CBP officers also issue paper I-94 records to specific categories of individuals, such as refugees , some asylum seekers, and parolees. 

Mexican Nationals May Not Need an I-94

Mexican nationals who enter the United States with a border crossing card usually do not get I-94 records. However, you can request one if you are traveling into the United States beyond the 25-mile limit. 

How Do Immigration Officials Use Form I-94?

Immigration officials use Form I-94 to check how long you’re authorized to stay in the United States. Your passport admission stamp and I-94 record show your “Admit Until Date.” ThIS date indicates how long you can stay in the country.

The Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer who provides your entry stamp on your passport may also write “Duration of Status” or “D/S” as your “Admit Until Date.” D/S means you can stay in the United States until your visa expiration date or for as long as you remain in your authorized nonimmigrant status .

For example, students on F-1 visas can stay in the U.S. if they have post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) approval — even after their visa stamp expires — as long as they remain students. They will need to renew their visa stamp after leaving the United States so they can re-enter in F-1 status to continue working on OPT.

The I-94 Travel Record Can Help You Prove You Entered the U.S. Lawfully

The I-94 travel record also indicates when you entered and left the United States in the past. This record can be essential to prove you entered the country lawfully and did not overstay your visa . You may also need this information for specific government agency processes, such as applying for a driver’s license . 

If you extend your stay or adjust your status after arriving in the United States, such as getting a green card, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will give you a new I-94 or another document to show your lawful immigration status. 

Who Needs To Have an I-94 Form?

People entering the United States who are not U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents usually need an I-94 form. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) automatically issues this document upon your arrival.

You may not have to get one if:

You are entering through the Visa Waiver Program or Compact of Free Association

You are using a Border Crossing Card

You are re-entering using an automatic visa revalidation as a visa-holder temporarily visiting Mexico, Canada, or the Caribbean

You are entering temporarily as a flight crew employee

Certain visitors are exempt from filing Form I-94. If you are a visitor with a visa waiver, you no longer need to file Form I-94W and instead can easily access your arrival and departure date online. However, flight crew members should file Form I-95 . These have a similar purpose of providing travel history , like a regular I-94. You should check with a CBP officer when you arrive in the United States if these situations apply to you. 

How Do You Get an I-94 Travel Record?

After you arrive in the United States, the Customs and Border Protection agent will examine your passport and nonimmigrant visa. They will then enter your information into an electronic tracking system and stamp your passport. You may receive a paper I-94 card if you are entering by land. If you enter by sea or air, you will receive one electronically. 

If you receive the form electronically as an air or sea traveler, you will likely receive printed instructions about how to access it. You can also easily view your record online or download and print out a copy through CBP’s official website . 

If you arrive by land, you will likely receive a paper version. It will be a small white card attached to a visitor’s passport. Make sure to give this paper I-94 to the officer when leaving the United States. This form will track your departure and show you did not overstay your visa. 

What Is the I-94 Number?

After CBP provides you with an I-94 form, you will get a unique code that connects to your record. This code links to a specific entrance to the United States. Every time you enter, you will receive a different I-94 number. You can find this number on your paper card or your electronic record. It may be required by your employer or the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) if you are applying for a driver’s license. 

Until May 2019, I-94 numbers were 11 digits consisting only of numbers. Now, your I-94 number will be 11 digits but a mix of letters and numbers. However, unexpired I-94 forms based on the old system are valid until they pass their Admit Until Date.

Frequently Asked Questions About Form I-94

Check out these answers to frequently asked questions about Form I-94, including whether there is a separate form from the travel record, the cost to get a Form I-94, and additional information.

Is There a Separate Form for the I-94 Travel Document?

There is no separate form because the I-94 Arrival/Departure Record is the “form.” Immigration officials call it Form I-94, but it is not an actual form — it’s just a record of your arrivals and departures. You won’t have to file a form to get an I-94. CBP will automatically issue you one when you enter a border crossing. 

How Much Does It Cost To Get Form I-94?

There is no fee for a paper or electronic I-94 form, regardless of whether you enter the United States by land, sea, or air.

If you are arriving at a land border port of entry, you can apply online for a provisional I-94 one week or less before your arrival date. This form costs $6 and is not mandatory, but it can make your wait at the border shorter. 

You can also get a copy of your I-94 travel record for free if you enter the United States after April 2013. If you entered before then, you could request a copy of your record by submitting Form I-102 : Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document and pay the $445 fee. 

What Happens if You Have Both Paper and Electronic I-94 Records?

If you receive an electronic record after arriving in the United States by sea or air but leave by land, your departure may not be automatically recorded because paper I-94 records track land departures. 

However, you still want to prove you left the country before your visa expired. You can do this by requesting an entrance stamp in your passport from the Canadian or Mexican border officials. You can also keep any transportation tickets, receipts, or pay stubs to prove your departure. 

How Can I Access My Online I-94 Record?

To access your I-94 form online, you can use the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol’s online portal . To log in, you need to correctly enter your information, including your name and passport number. If you can’t find your I-94 travel record, you can check the guidelines on how to enter your information correctly and seek further assistance. 

What if My I-94 Record Is Incorrect?

If there is an error, you need to contact U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to correct the mistake. You can schedule an in-person interview at a local USCIS office or call the USCIS Contact Center at 1-800-375-5283. 

If this error occurred when you first entered the United States, you need to visit a local CBP deferred inspection site or port of entry to correct it. 

What if My I-94 Record Is Missing?

Most I-94 records now exist online. You can just download a copy of your travel record from the CBP website for free.  If you entered before April 2013, you could request a copy of your earlier records by filing Form I-102 : Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document and paying the $445 filing fee.

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How to Check My Passport Travel History

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We’ve all had that moment, flipping through our passports, admiring the collection of colorful stamps, and suddenly wondering, “When exactly was I in Greece, or Japan, or South Africa?”

Generally, having a concrete travel history can be a useful tool for reminiscing, planning future trips, or for more practical reasons like visa applications. This article will help you understand how to check your passport travel history.

Whether you’re an occasional vacationer or a frequent jet-setter, keeping track of your passport travel history can be incredibly helpful.

Not only does it serve as a personal travelogue of sorts, it can also assist in the practical aspects like preparing for visa applications or meeting tax requirements, and generally knowing whether you have any red flags.

Here’s how you can go about checking your passport travel history.

First, it’s essential to note that your physical passport can provide some certain information.

For instance, every time you enter or exit a country, your passport is typically stamped with the date and place of entry or departure. This is basically your travel history in a note.

However, this system isn’t perfect.

Some countries, for instance, have stopped stamping passport s or have digitized the entire process. Moreover, stamps can be smudged, pages can get filled up, and older passports eventually get replaced, potentially losing your older travel records.

At the time, there’s also no digitalized resource where the general public can get their travel history using their passport. This also applies to using passports to check criminal records

To compensate for these limitations, you might consider maintaining a travel diary, and logging your trips as you make them.

Include key details such as dates, destinations, and the purpose of your visit. This method requires diligence and consistency, but it’s one way to keep an accurate record.

You could also request your travel records from immigration or border control agencies.

In the United States, for example, you can file a request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to get your I-94 travel records, which document arrivals and departures in and out of the country. The process varies from country to country, and it’s important to check the specific procedure where you reside.

Finally, you can refer to your past airline tickets and boarding passes, either physical copies or digital versions in your email inbox.

Some airlines also allow registered users to check their past travel history online. These can provide an accurate timestamp of your travels.

Does Immigration Know Your Travel History?

The short answer is, yes, they often do. The immigration departments and border control agencies of many countries have systems in place to track entries and exits.

When you hand over your passport to an immigration officer, they usually scan it, logging your arrival or departure electronically. It’s through these systems that your travel history becomes accessible to immigration authorities.

However, it’s worth noting that how much detail is stored and for how long can vary greatly from country to country.

Some countries maintain quite extensive records, while others may have more limited data.

For instance, in the United States, your I-94 travel record, which captures your arrival and departure details, is typically available for the past five years.

You also need to consider the information shared between countries.

Several countries have immigration information-sharing agreements. This means that when you apply for a visa or enter a country, the immigration officials might be able to access your travel history from partner nations.

Related: Do Embassies Know About Visa Refusal in Other Countries?

One such example is the “Five Eyes” intelligence alliance , comprising the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

It’s also interesting to note that, in recent years, biometric data has been increasingly used in immigration procedures, further enhancing the ability to track individuals’ travel histories.

Fingerprints, photos, and even iris scans are being used in many countries to link individuals unequivocally to their travel records.

Are Travel Histories any Important for Visa Applications?

When it comes to visa applications, travel history is indeed important. In fact, it plays a important role in the decision-making process for visa officers. But you might be wondering, why is this the case?

Firstly, your travel history can be an indicator of your credibility as a traveler. A passport filled with stamps from various countries can show that you’ve been a responsible traveler in the past.

It can demonstrate that you’ve adhered to the rules of other countries by not overstaying your welcome or committing any significant violations. Essentially, it helps to establish a positive track record.

Secondly, your travel history can also provide context about your travel patterns and purposes.

If your passport shows frequent visits to a particular country, it could suggest you have strong ties there, like family or business connections. This information could be relevant to visa officers when they’re assessing your application.

In some instances, your travel history could potentially raise red flags.

For example, if you’ve visited conflict zones or countries known for certain illegal activities, visa officers might scrutinize your application more closely. It’s not a definitive deal-breaker, but it could invite additional queries.

In many visa application forms, you’ll find questions asking about your travel history. It’s important to be completely truthful when filling out this section.

Misrepresenting or omitting information can have serious consequences, including visa denials and bans.

Knowing how to access your travel history and understanding its implications is a fundamental part of being a savvy traveler. Your international adventures leave traces that can affect visa applications and other formal procedure

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In order to prepare your US tax documents, you will need to know the exact dates on which you traveled in or out of the US.

However, if you don’t know your travel history and you need to double-check the exact entry and exit dates, the good news is that you can easily do this online.

The US Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) keeps a record of all nonresidents who travel to the country over the past 5 years.

These documents also include the reason for their travel and the dates of their previous visits to the US.

In this post, we will discuss how to track all your travel history paperwork.

When do I need my US travel history?

Applications for a visa, or Green card, as well as filing a 1040NR tax return require that you know precisely when you entered and exited the US.

If the information is not accurate, this could cause rejection or delays in visa applications, or other challenges when you file your tax return.

Also, every non-American citizen who performs the “substantial presence test” may be classified as “resident” for tax purposes if they don’t know the exact days of arrival and departure.

The correct determination of residency is a very important issue for every international student in the US. This impacts both the tax you have to pay and the documents you need when you file a tax return.

Now, you can easily track your entry and exit dates in the US on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection I-94 website.

You can easily determine your US tax residency status for free by using Sprintax.

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What is Form I-94?

Form I-94 Arrival/ Departure record is an electronic or paper document that is issued by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer to foreign nationals who enter the US.

Since most people who enter the US are not US lawful permanent residents, Form I-94 is given to them upon arrival.

It’s important to know that you need it when you are leaving the US, as this is how the government keeps track of your departure date, and knows that you did not stay in the US beyond the period permitted by your visa.

What to do if my I-94 is inaccurate?

You will need to contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) as soon as possible to make the relevant change in the information.

You can call 1-800-375-5283 for additional information.

What to do if my l-94 is lost/stolen?

This is usually easy to fix, but you will need to report the missing document to the local police station.

You must also contact USCIS (1-800-375-5283) and apply for a replacement. In most cases, you should be able to download a copy of your travel record from the CBP website at no charge.

What information do I need to access my US travel history?

To access your US travel history online, you will need:

• Your first and last name
• Passport number
• Date of birth
• Country of citizenship

When you have this information, you can start with your US travel history check.

How do I get entry and exit dates in the US?

1. Go to US Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) homepage . 2. Click on “Need history of your travel and departures” 3. Click on Consent & Continue when the Security page pops up 4. Then enter your personal information, such as name, date of birth, and passport number. 5. On the next page, you will be able to see your travel history and print it.

Other Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it necessary to enter all entries and exits to the us even prior to living in it i have been visiting the us ever since i was a baby and i don’t have all the passports and visas from that time.

Your residency status is determined by the complete history of all your visits to the US, including any visits as a student, trainee, tourist, and all other entries to the US from 1986 onwards.

If you don’t remember, or cannot locate the exact entry and exit dates to the US simply enter approximate ones.

Тhe i94.gov is not showing my visits. It says there are no results for the traveler information.

The i94 website will show all visits made with your current passport. If you changed your passport you will need your old passport number(s) to check all your visits.

If you don’t remember, or cannot locate the exact entry and exit dates to the US, simply enter approximate ones.

For the visit history on the residency page on Sprintax, should I include trips in and out of the country over winter break for example, even though I was on the same visa all the time?

Yes, you need to include all entry and exit dates to the US, even short ones, as they are used for counting your days of presence in the US and determining your residency status.

I’ve been to the US as a tourist before in 2012. Should I enter that as my record?

Yes, you need to include all entry and exit dates to the US, as they are used for counting your days of presence in the US and determining your residency status.

When doing my taxes through Sprintax, I was asked for my arrival and departure dates. How far back should you go with this information?

We would need you to provide all of your residency information, and all of your entry and exit dates in order to be able to correctly determine your tax residency.

How far back do the entry and exit dates need to go?

Your residency status is determined by the complete history of all your visits to the US including any visits as a student, trainee, tourist, and all other entries to the US from 1989 onwards.

When entering the history of all entries and exits to the US, how accurate does it have to be? I don’t know if I can remember the exact dates.

It’s OK if you don’t enter the exact entry and exit dates if you don’t remember them, however, you need to be as precise as possible.

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Passport to Adventure comes to San Joaquin County Historical Museum. What is it?

T he San Joaquin County Historical Museum is hosting "Passport to Adventure," a new summer family activity for children and families at the museum at 11793 Micke Grove Road in Lodi.

The program begins at 9 a.m. on Tuesday.

"It is a multicultural tour of our community and each day's activities will include at least three different cultural introductions to the arts, science, craft, music and storytelling," said Leslie Avansino, office manager at the San Joaquin County Historical Museum told The Record on Monday. "We're also including STEM and outdoor activities."

Activities will take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon during the month of June through July, 25. With the exception of Independence Day on July 4.

Activities will also include poetry, history, dance and more with no repeated activities, according to the museum.

"It keeps their children active and exposes them to new cultures that are in our community," Avansino said. "It's a good family educational opportunity."

The activity days are not a "drop-off camp" and children must be accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian, according to the San Joaquin County Historical Museum.

This is the first camp that the museum is hosting in "a few years," Avansino said.

"We're wanting to keep it culturally driven, because our community is so diverse that we wanted to include those stories within our capacity," Avansino said. "It also brings the community, it introduces them to the museum ... each day there will be three different cultures represented."

This program is for "school-aged children." However, smaller children are also welcome and there is no charge for children under 2 year old, she said.

"It's a small, intimate introduction to cultures that are outside of your box ... We're introducing them authentically to these different cultures," Avansino said. "We're not having a Caucasian woman represent the African American community. There will be representatives authentically telling their stories and introducing crafts."

Admission is $20 per child per day. The first parent accompanying child enters free. There is a $20 per adult charge for additional attending adults. There is a $5 charge per car to enter Micke Grove Park.

Reservations are preferred, Avansino said. To register call (209) 331-2055 or download the registration form .

"The more you know, the better community member you are raising," Avansino said. "The more exposure we all have to each other's cultures, the more empathetic and kind human being we're raising."

For more information on the San Joaquin County Historical Museum, visit the sanjoaquinhistory.org .

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