How do I check the status of a USCIS FOIA request?
Check the status of the request online, whether you made it online or by another means. You will need the FOIA control number included in your receipt message. Email the USCIS FOIA Program, or send us a fax at 802-860-6908 or 816-350-5785. Please note that we can only answer questions about FOIA or PA requests.
How do I submit a FOIA request to Obim?
You can submit a FOIA request to OBIM by letter request; Form G-639 by email, mail, or fax; or by using the electronic DHS submission form. OBIM indexes its records by fingerprint, so to maximize the records you receive from OBIM, you should include an FBI fingerprint card (FD-258).
How do I appeal a Freedom of Information Act request?
Both your letter and its envelope should be clearly marked “Freedom of Information Act Appeal”. Visit the website of the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS). OGIS offers mediation between FOIA requestors and federal agencies.
How can I avoid delays with a FOIA request?
Avoid delays by filing your request online! Almost all DHS FOIA offices use a portal that enables you to create an account to submit and track requests and download any released records. Using the portal ensures you receive your response as efficiently as possible.
What is the USCIS FOIA PA program?
The FOIA/PA program is part of the Enterprise Services Office in USCIS. As a component of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the USCIS FOIA/PA program also looks to the DHS Department Disclosure and Privacy Office for department-wide policy and guidance in the FOIA and PA areas.
What can I request under the Freedom of Information Act?
Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act (PA), you can request: 1 Immigration records, whether your own or someone else’s with their permission; and 2 Agency policies, data, communications, and other records. More
Where do I send a FOIA request to the NRC?
National Records Center (NRC) FOIA/PA Office P.O. Box 648010 Lee’s Summit, MO 64064-8010; After we receive your request, we will send you a letter of acknowledgement, process the request and send you our response. You will receive any records we release by mail as files on a compact disk (CD).
How do I get my immigration records from USCIS?
Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), you can request: 1 Your immigration record; 2 Another person’s immigration record; or 3 Non-A-File information such as USCIS policies, data, or communications.