You must include with your request a copy of 1 of these documents, which was sent to you by the Department of Homeland Security or Department of Justice: Prioritize your request to deliver it faster. Records we do not have, or if you make the request incorrectlyĪn A-File, as soon as possible, because you have a scheduled hearing with an immigration judge Require more time compared to specific documents. Large portions of A-Files and non-A-File records

An amendment or correction of a record under the Privacy Act or.

USCIS business, operational, or policy records.

Information from another person’s immigration record.

Information from your own immigration record.

We can respond to requests for specific documents faster than for large set of records, such as entire A-Files. When you make your request, be as specific as possible about which documents you need. We will email you to check your account when your files are ready to download. Step 5: Check the status of your request online. You can also use this service to receive records online, if you already submitted a request by mail. Step 4: Make your FOIA request online to avoid mailing, paper processing, and returned mail that could make it take much longer to process your request. 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 2: Confirm we have not already posted the records you need in the USCIS Electronic Reading Room. Step 1: Read this entire page, to ensure you request records the right way, from the right agency.

How to Request and Receive Records as Quickly as Possible Agency policies, data, communications, and other records.Someone else’s immigration records, if you have their written permission and.Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act (PA), you can request:

Freedom of information