https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PKTnp2Iknc
FOIA requests are a great way to get your immigration record. You can easily do it on your own online and completely for free. In this video I also share my

https://www.uscis.gov/records/request-records-through-the-freedom-of-information-act-or-privacy-act
Step 2: Confirm we have not already posted the records you need in the USCIS Electronic Reading Room. Step 3: Try to request only the specific documents you need. We can process requests for precise records much faster than requests for an entire file. Step 4: Make your FOIA request online to avoid mailing, paper processing, and returned mail

https://www.reddit.com/r/USCIS/comments/s9lagh/i_am_documenting_my_foia_request_in_case_its/
This thread is an attempt to document the entire FOIA process: Jan 13, 2022 - Filed FOIA request for I-797 associated with all H1B visas. Jan 13, 2022 - Request submitted. Jan 20, 2022 - Request was placed in queue. Jan 21, 2022 - Your request has been reviewed and the National Records Center has placed a request for responsive documents.

https://www.ilrc.org/sites/default/files/resources/new_foia_dhs_practice_advisory_-_2021.pdf
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) entitles every person access to certain information from the federal government. 1. A person can file a request under this act, called "a FOIA request," to any federal agency to request documents about themself or others. A FOIA request can be an invaluable tool in immigration law to

https://www.uscis.gov/records/electronic-reading-room
The USCIS Electronic Reading Room provides access to information identified under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). We will update the Electronic Reading Room when documents are requested 3 or more times, or when we proactively identify documents likely requested for release. Related Links: Video: FOIA Online Services.

https://projectcitizenship.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/8.-USCIS-FOIA-Request-Guide-USCIS-2019.pdf
Fax (802) 860-6908 or (816) 350-5785. If you are requesting records about a person and are able to scan the subject of record's notarized signature or signature made under penalty of perjury, we will accept it as an attachment to an e-mail at uscis.foia@uscis.dhs.gov.

https://projectcitizenship.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/USCIS-FOIA-Request-Guide.pdf
USCIS FOIA Request Guide Page 3 of 23 USCIS operates a National Customer Service Center to answer questions about filing a request, provide status updates of pending requests, and otherwise provide assistance in obtaining records from USCIS. The phone number to reach a call center

https://www.immigrationhelp.org/learning-center/uscis-foia
The USCIS also keeps a fax number you can use if you have additional questions about their process: 802-860-6908 or 816-350-5785. You can also email them at foiapaquestions@uscis.dhs.gov. Always use the FOIA control number you're given when you make your initial request so USCIS can answer your questions easily.

https://rjimmigrationlaw.com/resources/what-is-a-uscis-foia-request-and-how-do-i-make-one/
The quickest method to receive your immigration records from USCIS is through an online submission. Here's how: Create an account with USCIS. Submit your FOIA request through the online portal. Alternatively, you can file a USCIS FOIA request via mail using USCIS Form G-639. It's vital to include all necessary details and specify the exact

https://www.uscis.gov/outreach/freedom-of-information-act-foia-immigration-records-system-first-public-engagement
FIRST is the only system in the U.S. government that allows users to submit and track FOIA requests and receive documents digitally. This process will save time, improve efficiency, and reduce potential errors that can occur with manually handling paper. FOIA requestors with a USCIS online account may submit requests online for their own records.

https://www.ilrc.org/sites/default/files/resources/foiaa-step_by_step-20171117.pdf
"Freedom of Information Act Request" on the front of your envelope. This will help ensure that the responsible individual receives the request without delay. A. USCIS USCIS is the most common place to submit an immigration-related FOIA request because USCIS keeps records of prior petitions and decisions and often has the Subject's A-file.

https://www.reddit.com/r/USCIS/comments/ud9ah8/timeline_of_foia_requests/
Herapatra. • 2 yr. ago. Requested my entire A-file March 7th and interview got scheduled March 31st for may. 3. Award. In-between-now. • 2 yr. ago. My friend's FOIA was roughly 8 weeks from submission to receiving his A file. 3.

https://www.reddit.com/r/USCIS/comments/umi64f/foia_request_and_its_timeline/
My interview was scheduled 35 days after FOIA was requested. Interview was scheduled for 1 month later. The field office received my A-file 11 days after interview was scheduled. I filed a FOIA on April 26 for my wife's ROC (filed in August 2020) and N400 (filed in July 2021) probably shouldn't have included the N400 but oh well.

https://projectcitizenship.org/requesting-records-part-1-foiapa-requests/
Regardless of the method used, you will receive an acknowledgment letter once the office has reviewed the request. a. Regular Mail: National Records Center, FOIA/PA Office. b. Overnight/Certified Mail: National Records Center, FOIA/PA Office. c. Email: uscis.foia@uscis.dhs.gov. d. Fax: (802) 288-1793 or (816) 350-5785.

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Box 648010Lee's Summit, MO 64064-8010Live Assistance: 800-375-5283Fax 802-288-1793 or 816-350-5785 uscis.foia@uscis.dhs.gov. You must submit your FOIA request in writing. You can use Form G-639, but is not required. Please see the Freedom of Information Request Guide (PDF, 301 KB) for detailed information necessary to process your request.

https://www.uscisguide.com/visa/immigrant-visas/uscis-freedom-of-information-act-foia-requests/
To request information through the USCIS FOIA process, you must submit a written FOIA request. Your request should include your name, address, and telephone number; a description of the records you are requesting; and the date range of the records you want. You can mail your request to the USCIS FOIA Office or submit it electronically.

https://www.ilrc.org/sites/default/files/resources/a_step_by_step_guide_to_completing_foia_requests_with_dhs.pdf
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) entitles every person access to certain information from the federal government.1 A person can file a request under this act, called "a FOIA request," to any federal agency to request documents about themself or others. A FOIA request can be an invaluable tool in immigration law to

https://store.ilrc.org/foia-requests-and-other-background-checks
PDF, $190.00. Book & PDF, $230.00. Quantity. Description. Sample Content. FOIA Requests and Other Background Checks: A Practical Guide to Filing Records Requests in Immigration Cases provides practitioners with a one-stop guide for information about why, when, where, and how to file background checks in immigration cases.

https://www.hsdl.org/c/view?docid=23011
After we have mailed you your Acknowledgement Letter with your Control Number, you can use the online FOIA Request Status Check. Alternatively, you may call to request an update on the status of your request at (816) 350-5570. The Call Center answers calls between the hours of 7:30AM to 2:30PM Central Time.

https://store.ilrc.org/step-step-guide-completing-foia-requests-dhs
This guide details how to complete a FOIA request for USCIS, ICE, OBIM, and CBP. It provides step-by-step instructions on how to complete Form G-639 and also includes tips about alternatives to Form G-639, such as online submission options. Go to this link to purchase our FOIA Requests and Other Background Checks: A Practical Guide to Filing

https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-7-part-g-chapter-3
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing updated policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual addressing adjustment of status based on the Diversity Immigrant Visa. This policy update consolidates, updates, and supersedes Chapter 23.5(h) of the Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM), related AFM appendices, and related policy memoranda.

https://forums.immigration.com/threads/anyone-filed-a-foia-request.326405/
I have a question regarding getting "A-File" through FOIA - do you get copies of all applications (140/485/H1/etc) and also all the supporting documents for those applications (e.g. copies of submitted resumes, paystubs, education, experience docs etc.).

https://ia804704.us.archive.org/11/items/www.uscis.gov/www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/About%20Us/FOIA/How%20to%20File%20a%20FOIA%20Privact%20Act%20Request/USCIS_FOIA_Request_Guide.pdf
The phone number to reach a call center representative is (800) 375-5283 or (800) 767-1833 Hearing Impaired TTY. You may also fax inquiries to the National Records Center at (816) 350-5785, or e-mail your questions to uscis.foia@uscis.dhs.gov. The FOIA Appeals Branch for USCIS is located at the National Records Center.

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/06/26/2024-13941/food-and-drug-administration-information-technology-strategy-and-customer-experience-strategy
The initial strategy, released in September 2023, outlines the future direction of FDA's data and technology capabilities. A key objective of FDA's IT Strategy is to modernize enterprise services and capabilities to improve customer experience. The FDA CX Strategy was created to guide this effort.

https://www.reddit.com/r/USCIS/comments/198qvn1/i140_approval_notice_through_foia/
My employer attorney informed me about the I140 approval July 2023. They are not sharing the approval notice nor the receipt number. I filed FOIA 3 times to get the I140 document but every time received a response: "We have completed a search of Person-Centric Identity Services (PCIS). No records responsive to your request were located.".