I94 Class issue

[hyd001]

Hi ,

Iam on L1 visa. My wife has arrived to US recently. I saw that on her I 94 they have written the class as L1 instead of L2 and on the arrival stamp too they have said as L1. Is this ok or needs to be corrected to L2?? If I have to corect it then can someone please tell me the process of doing it.
Iam planning to apply EAD for my wife , will this be a problem in applying for EAD?

Thanks.

[txh1b]

It is a problem for everything. You should go back to the International airport in your city and get it corrected at the CBP/Deferred inspection office. It is easy to get it corrected now and you must do it to avoid further complications.

[hyd001]

Hi Thanks for your reply...can u pls elaborate the process of correction like docs i need to carry , where exactly i need to go at the airport etc..
thanks in advance..

[txh1b]

There is no special process. Just carry your L1 docs, paystubs, employment proof and the passport, I-94s.

It is evident that the class of admission is a mistake and all they absolutely need for correction is her passport and I-94. You just have to explain at the counter of CBP at the airport.

[hyd001]

Hi txh1b, thanks a ton for ur reply of my issue...i apreciate ur quick response..will get back to u just in case any doubt.

[hyd001]

Hi txh1b, i wonder whether we can go ahead with filing for EAD or corect the I94 first and then file for EAD..
please let me know

[txh1b]

Correct the I-94 first. EAD could result in long delay otherwise along with RFEs.

[txh1b]

How do I correct an Arrival-Departure Record reflecting an incorrect admission classification, biographical information or period of admission?
A: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will review and issue the necessary documents to remedy errors recorded on the Arrival-Departure Record at the time of entry to the United States relating to improper non-immigrant classification, inaccurate biographical information or incorrect period of admission, if appropriate.
Any designated deferred inspection location or CBP office located within an international airport should be able to assist you, regardless of where the actual document was issued. In many instances, the location of your final destination where the discrepancy will be resolved may not be the port of your first arrival into the United States. Travelers are encouraged to contact sites not located within an international airport to establish an appointment, if necessary. Mail-in procedures are not available.

Currently, there is not an approved form to request the correction of inaccurate information recorded on the CBP Form I-94 or I-95 at the time of entry into the United States. You will need to bring the questionable CBP Form I-94 or I-95 and documentation to support the claim that the form was not properly annotated. For example, present a passport and visa to justify an incorrect visa classification or an approved petition to support an incorrect admission period. A fee will not be assessed.

The CBP offices within the international airports and deferred inspection locations are only authorized to correct errors that occurred at the time of arrival. Requests to replace the CBP Form I-94 or I-95 that has been lost, stolen or mutilated must be filed with USCIS.

Authorized stays that were limited at the port of first arrival by supervisory authorization as noted on the reverse side of the CBP Form I-94 will not be corrected. Under these circumstances, you will be required to file an Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, Form I-539, with USCIS.