Overview
Passports, Visas, and Arrival/Departure Records (Form I-94) are official travel documents that international students coming to the United States (U.S.) must have in their possession to show their country of citizenship and legal status in the United States.
If you lose your passport and U.S. visa, you may remain in the U.S. for the duration of your authorized stay, as shown on Form I-94. If you have any questions about your status, please visit the ISSS office, Oregon Hall, 3rd Floor. Phone: 541-346-3206. Email: intl@uoregon.edu.
If you lose your passport and visa, there are a number of steps you need to take as follows.
Report Lost/Stolen to Your Embassy
Contact the local embassy or consular section for the country of your citizenship for information about the procedure to replace a lost or stolen passport. Most countries have Internet web sites with contact information. List of Foreign Embassies/Consular Offices.
Request Replacement of a Lost Arrival Record (Form I-94)
To retrieve Form I-94, go to the CBP I-94 Website and click on 'Get Most Recent I-94.'
Applying for a Replacement U.S. Visa
Lost or stolen U.S. visas cannot be replaced in the United States. For replacement of a visa, you must apply in person at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad. When applying for the replacement of a visa, you will need to provide a written account documenting the loss of your passport and visa. Include a copy of the police report.