US Embassy warns against visa overstays

The embassy urged travellers to review and print their official admission records and ensure they leave the United States before their authorised stay expires

US Embassy warns against visa overstays
The US Embassy in Dhaka. Photo: Collected

The United States Embassy in Dhaka on Monday urged Bangladeshi travellers and others in the country to comply with US immigration law, warning them against overstaying their authorised periods of admission.

In a notice posted on its verified Facebook page, the embassy reminded those lawfully admitted to the United States that they can access their Form I-94 – the official record of their authorised period of stay – through a dedicated government portal at https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov

"Prevent overstays and remain compliant with US immigration law," the embassy said, urging travellers to review and print their official admission records and ensure they leave the United States before their authorised stay expires.

Form I-94, issued by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), determines how long a foreign national may legally remain in the country after entry. Overstaying the authorised period – even by a single day – can result in bans on future entry, visa revocations or deportation.