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Forgot to return my I-94 form (tourist visa) in 1996. What to do?

Do you think that there are still records from over 10 years ago?
I do NOT intend to stay in the US for longer than 3 weeks as a tourist.
I did not actually overstay my tourist visa back then, but it will be hard to prove that (as there is no single document proving 10 years of a full life with studies and career in my European Union home country )
Please only answer if you either have visited the States many times or work for borders control. Thank you
Thanks JP, for your answer. Would you mind telling me your sources?
Paul, a tourist visa expires after three months, as far as I know. The point is that I only want to be there for three weeks. And I don’t want to live there.
Important info: What if I cannot find my old I-94? It was in my old passport that has since expired. Not sure if I can find it at all.

I-94 is how the U.S. registers who enters in the U.S. All the visitors entering the U.S. need one, with the exception of Canadians citizens and Mexican citizens that will not travel pass 25 miles north. You need to returned at the time you exit the U.S. at the Port of Entry. If you leave by plane it should be pick up by the aircrew members before you board. If you leave by land it is your responsibility to returned.

If you kept it, but you can prove that you have been in your country you should not have any problems. Just in case, when you come in the U.S. bring proof of employment and residency from your country. Bring your I-94 and tell them that you forgot to returned it.

If you have been in your home country you should not have any problems. And yes the U.S. Government keeps records from more than 10 years.

ESTA info for travelers under the US Visa Waiver Program

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