IMP Q: Expiry date on I-94 same as AP

[rs_mangat]

Gurus,
As u know, if u enter on AP, they put the "valid until" date on your I94 same as expiry of your AP.
I know we can still stay here legally even after that date on I-94 expires as long as we extend our AP for another year before the old one expired.

My Q is:
While departing US after 1 year, I'll give my I-94 back. The officer might see that I "overstayed" beyond the valid date on I-94. So while coming back to US, Can i face some problem?? I can argue that there was nothing illegal but what if that officer is not aware of the law fully (always possible). Has anyone experienced any problems??

 

[waiting4_485]

you need to get a replaced I-94 from nearby airport

 

[rs_mangat]

Please Confirm

Have you or anybody have done it??? PLEASE confirm. This is the first time I'm hearing something like it. I was not sure if we can approach immigration dept at the airport w/o actually entering the country.

 

[rir_or]

I just entered on Sunday and was also concerned about this issue. I found a link on murthy with a comment regarding this. They say, ignore this date, it's not a problem as long as your I-485 is pending.

 

[max2k1]

The date stamped on the I-94 when you enter using AP is irrelevant.

I have done that and stayed beyond my I-94 date (entered on AP) and re-entered again -- no issues at all.

 

[rs_mangat]

THANKS guys!
My only worry is sometimes the immigration officer is ignorant of these technical details & can give me hard time. Should I carry some printouts just in case? Do you know from where I can print it?

 

[bubble23]

Just carry a copy of your I-485 receipt