{"id":8086,"date":"2025-10-10T10:31:56","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T14:31:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.tourmed.ca\/formulaire-i-94-guide-complet-pour-canadiens\/"},"modified":"2025-10-20T11:57:42","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T15:57:42","slug":"i-94-form-guide-for-canadians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.tourmed.ca\/en\/i-94-form-guide-for-canadians\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Guide to the I-94 Form for Canadian Travelers Entering the United States"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Traveling to the <strong>United States<\/strong> may seem simple for <strong>Canadians<\/strong>, but some documents are essential to cross the border smoothly. The<strong> I-94<\/strong> form is one of them. Whether you\u2019re coming from <strong>Quebec<\/strong>, <strong>Ontario<\/strong>, or elsewhere in Canada, understanding this form is key to enjoying your trip fully and legally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.tourmed.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tourmed-blog-image-article01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.tourmed.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tourmed-blog-image-article01.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.tourmed.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tourmed-blog-image-article01-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.tourmed.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tourmed-blog-image-article01-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.tourmed.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tourmed-blog-image-article01-60x30.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What&nbsp;is&nbsp;the I-94&nbsp;Form?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>I-94&nbsp;form<\/strong>&nbsp;is&nbsp;an official document&nbsp;issued&nbsp;by&nbsp;<strong>U.S. Customs and Border Protection (<a href=\"https:\/\/i94.cbp.dhs.gov\/home\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/i94.cbp.dhs.gov\/home\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CBP<\/a>)<\/strong>. It serves as proof of&nbsp;your&nbsp;legal&nbsp;entry and&nbsp;authorized&nbsp;stay&nbsp;in the United States.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Why&nbsp;is&nbsp;the I-94&nbsp;Form&nbsp;Important?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Why&nbsp;is&nbsp;the I-94&nbsp;Form&nbsp;Important? It&nbsp;allows&nbsp;U.S.&nbsp;authorities&nbsp;to&nbsp;track&nbsp;the entry and exit of&nbsp;foreign&nbsp;travelers. For&nbsp;Canadians,&nbsp;it&nbsp;may&nbsp;be&nbsp;required&nbsp;in&nbsp;certain situations:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Extended&nbsp;stays&nbsp;(over 30&nbsp;days)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work-related&nbsp;travel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Studies&nbsp;at an American institution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Do&nbsp;Canadians&nbsp;Need the I-94&nbsp;Form?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Until recently, Canadians did not need an I-94 form for short visits. However,<strong> since April 2025, it has been mandatory for any stay of 30 days or more<\/strong>. Some situations may still qualify for exemptions depending on the type of visa or entry:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stays&nbsp;for&nbsp;work&nbsp;purposes&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Studies&nbsp;at a U.S. institution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Temporary&nbsp;immigration&nbsp;status&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;specific&nbsp;visa&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These&nbsp;exceptions are&nbsp;detailed&nbsp;on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usa.gov\/arrival-departure-record?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USAGov website<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>How to&nbsp;Obtain&nbsp;the I-94&nbsp;Form<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>When&nbsp;and&nbsp;Where&nbsp;to&nbsp;Get&nbsp;It?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Arrival&nbsp;by air or&nbsp;sea<\/strong>: the form is generated automatically and linked to your passport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Land border&nbsp;crossings<\/strong>:&nbsp;you&nbsp;must&nbsp;request&nbsp;it&nbsp;directly&nbsp;from the border&nbsp;officer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Since&nbsp;the&nbsp;<strong>automation of the I-94&nbsp;form&nbsp;on&nbsp;September&nbsp;30, 2025<\/strong>,&nbsp;most&nbsp;travelers&nbsp;no longer&nbsp;need&nbsp;to&nbsp;fill&nbsp;out a&nbsp;paper&nbsp;form. It&nbsp;is&nbsp;created&nbsp;electronically&nbsp;upon&nbsp;entry&nbsp;into&nbsp;the U.S.&nbsp;However, at land&nbsp;borders,&nbsp;travelers&nbsp;must&nbsp;still&nbsp;request&nbsp;it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Canadians\u00a0leaving\u00a0the U.S. by land (e.g.,\u00a0returning\u00a0to\u00a0Quebec or Ontario) should keep proof of departure, as land exits are not always recorded automatically.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong> Steps to Follow<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit&nbsp;an application online&nbsp;through&nbsp;the official&nbsp;<strong>CBP&nbsp;website<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;directly&nbsp;at the border&nbsp;crossing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay&nbsp;the&nbsp;<strong>$30&nbsp;USD<\/strong>&nbsp;fee&nbsp;at the time of application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check&nbsp;approval&nbsp;status&nbsp;on the official CBP&nbsp;website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Print\u00a0a copy for\u00a0your\u00a0records and keep it with you during your stay (just like your travel insurance wallet card!).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.tourmed.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tourmed-blog-image-article02.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.tourmed.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tourmed-blog-image-article02.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.tourmed.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tourmed-blog-image-article02-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.tourmed.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tourmed-blog-image-article02-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.tourmed.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tourmed-blog-image-article02-60x30.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>How to Check if You&nbsp;Already&nbsp;Have an I-94<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can&nbsp;verify&nbsp;your&nbsp;status&nbsp;on the official&nbsp;CBP&nbsp;website.&nbsp;You\u2019ll&nbsp;need&nbsp;to enter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>your&nbsp;passport&nbsp;number&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the&nbsp;country of&nbsp;issuance&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and&nbsp;your&nbsp;date of&nbsp;birth&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong>: Always&nbsp;print&nbsp;or&nbsp;keep&nbsp;a digital copy&nbsp;handy&nbsp;when&nbsp;traveling in the United States.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>What&nbsp;Happens&nbsp;if You Don\u2019t&nbsp;Comply?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Failure to&nbsp;comply with&nbsp;the rules may result in fines, denial of entry on a future trip, or even tax complications related to U.S. residency.&nbsp;The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/forms\/all-forms\/form-i-94-arrivaldeparture-record-information-for-completing-uscis-forms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USCIS<\/a>, federal agency responsible for&nbsp;immigration,&nbsp;may intervene in cases of missing or incorrect records.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Common&nbsp;Mistakes&nbsp;and&nbsp;Pitfalls&nbsp;to&nbsp;Avoid<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Entering&nbsp;the&nbsp;wrong&nbsp;passport&nbsp;number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not&nbsp;saving&nbsp;an&nbsp;electronic&nbsp;or&nbsp;paper&nbsp;copy of the&nbsp;form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overstaying&nbsp;the&nbsp;authorized&nbsp;period&nbsp;indicated&nbsp;on the I-94&nbsp;form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forgetting&nbsp;to&nbsp;verify&nbsp;or&nbsp;renew&nbsp;your&nbsp;status&nbsp;if&nbsp;needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If&nbsp;you&nbsp;make&nbsp;a&nbsp;mistake,&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;important to contact&nbsp;<strong>U.S.&nbsp;authorities<\/strong>&nbsp;promptly&nbsp;to correct the issue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tour+Med:&nbsp;Your&nbsp;Trusted&nbsp;Partner for Stress-Free&nbsp;Travel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding&nbsp;the&nbsp;<strong>I-94&nbsp;<\/strong>form&nbsp;is&nbsp;only&nbsp;one&nbsp;step&nbsp;in&nbsp;preparing&nbsp;for&nbsp;your&nbsp;trip. The most important thing is to travel with <strong>reliable travel insurance tailored to your&nbsp;needs<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With&nbsp;nearly&nbsp;30&nbsp;years&nbsp;of&nbsp;experience,&nbsp;<strong>Tour+Med<\/strong>&nbsp;protects Canadians and Quebecers during&nbsp;their stays abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Medical&nbsp;coverage&nbsp;up to&nbsp;<strong>$5&nbsp;million<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>24\/7 emergency assistance<\/strong>&nbsp;anywhere&nbsp;in the United States<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexible protections for&nbsp;families, snowbirds and business&nbsp;travelers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore&nbsp;our&nbsp;flexible protections&nbsp;today:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dev.tourmed.ca\/en\/travel-insurance\/plans-and-protections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tour+Med Travel Insurance Plans<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Official&nbsp;Sources &amp;&nbsp;References<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbp.gov\/travel\/international-visitors\/i-94?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. Customs and Border Protection \u2013 Arrival\/Departure Forms: I-94 and I-94W<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/i94.cbp.dhs.gov\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">I-94 \u2013 Official CBP Website (search, verify, print)<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usa.gov\/arrival-departure-record?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USAGov \u2013 Form I-94 Arrival\/Departure Record<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/forms\/all-forms\/form-i-94-arrivaldeparture-record-information-for-completing-uscis-forms?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USCIS \u2013 Information on the I-94 Form<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbp.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/I-94%20Fact%20Sheet%20-%20FINAL%20%28web%20ready%29.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CBP \/ DHS \u2013 I-94 Fact Sheet (official PDF)<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbp.gov\/travel\/international-visitors\/i-94\/traveler-compliance?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CBP \u2013 Traveler Compliance (I-94)<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbp.gov\/about\/contact\/ports\/deferred-inspection-sites?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CBP \u2013 Deferred Inspection Sites (I-94 corrections)<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trade.gov\/i-94-arrivals-program?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. Department of Commerce \u2013 I-94 Arrivals Program (ADIS)<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The I-94 form is now mandatory for snowbirds and Canadian travelers staying 30 days or more in the United States. Checking, obtaining, and keeping this document is essential to avoid administrative issues at the U.S. border. With Tour+Med, you can count on a trusted partner to travel with peace of mind. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":8080,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"footnotes":""},"categories":[64,59,88],"tags":[61,60],"class_list":["post-8086","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tourmed-news","category-advice-from-our-experts","category-conseils-en","tag-advice","tag-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.tourmed.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8086","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.tourmed.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.tourmed.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.tourmed.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.tourmed.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8086"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dev.tourmed.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8086\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.tourmed.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8080"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.tourmed.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8086"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.tourmed.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8086"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.tourmed.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8086"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}