new I-94 number after using AP?

[allaboutgc]

Hello,

I am planning to enter US using AP. I know I will need to fill out a new I-94 card and it will be stamped by the officer. The question is: should I ask the officer to keep my old I-94 number? Someone told me that the officer will cross out the new number on the new I-94 card and then write the old number on it. Is it true? Should I request him to do that or he will auotmatically do that? Thanks a lot.

 

[140_takes_4ever]

The I94 does not really apply to people entering the country on AP. When you are on your AP, the length of your stay is determined by your 485 application and not a visa. So it is doubtful you will have to fill a new I94, but in the eventuality you do, and it is accepted by the INS officer, just let him or her handle the number. He should know a lot more about current procedures than either of us.

 

[allaboutgc]

Thanks.