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Do you need a copy of your immigration records from USCIS, ICE, CBP, EOIR, the Department of State, or OBIM? The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act allow many people to request copies of their own records from U.S. government agencies.
We offer non‑legal FOIA form preparation and document organization services so you can request your records directly from the agencies that hold them.
WHAT WE DO (FOIA FORM PREPARATION ONLY)
Our FOIA services are limited to helping you with the paperwork and organization of your requests:
- We help you identify which agencies commonly have immigration records (for example, USCIS, ICE, CBP, EOIR, Department of State, and OBIM/DHS biometrics).
- We provide questionnaires so you can give us your personal data and details about the records you want.
- We type your information into the appropriate FOIA request forms or online portals exactly as you provide it (for example, Form G‑639 for USCIS or written requests following each agency’s instructions).
- We help you assemble supporting identity documents (copies only) and organize your packet so you can submit it yourself.
You remain self‑represented and in full control of all decisions about what to request, which agencies to contact, and how to use any records you receive.
IMPORTANT LIMITS (WE ARE NOT ATTORNEYS)
To stay compliant and protect you from unauthorized practice of law:
- We do not give legal advice about how FOIA results may affect any immigration case.
- We do not advise which agency you should request from, what to ask for, or what legal strategies to pursue.
- We do not decide what is relevant, helpful, or risky to request—that is your decision or your attorney’s.
- We do not represent you before any agency; all FOIA requests are submitted by you directly to the government.
If you have questions about how FOIA records may affect an asylum case, removal proceedings, waivers, or any other immigration matter, you should consult a licensed immigration attorney or accredited representative.
FOIA REQUEST OPTIONS BY AGENCY
USCIS – FOIA FOR A‑FILE AND IMMIGRATION RECORDS
EOIR (IMMIGRATION COURT) – FOIA FOR COURT RECORD
USCIS – FOIA FOR A‑FILE AND IMMIGRATION RECORDS
USCIS holds many immigration “A‑Files” and related records. You can request records:
- Online FOIA Request (Preferred by USCIS)
https://www.uscis.gov/records/request-records-through-the-freedom-of-information-act-or-privacy-act - Form G‑639, Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Request (PDF)
https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/g-639.pdf - G‑639 Instructions (PDF – example archive)
https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/DownloadDocument?objectID=27288001
USCIS may also process, by agreement, certain records in the A‑File that originated from ICE, CBP, Department of State, OBIM, and other agencies, when they are physically located in the A‑File.
ICE – IMMIGRATION AND ENFORCEMENT RECORDS
EOIR (IMMIGRATION COURT) – FOIA FOR COURT RECORD
USCIS – FOIA FOR A‑FILE AND IMMIGRATION RECORDS
For ICE records (for example, detention, enforcement, or removal records), requests go to the ICE FOIA office:
- ICE FOIA Information Page (DHS link often referenced)
https://www.ice.gov/foia - Typical ICE FOIA contact (email, fax, or mail) is listed on their official FOIA page and may include: ICE‑FOIA@dhs.gov and a Washington, DC mailing address.
We help you format your ICE FOIA request (content you choose) and organize your identity documents before you submit to ICE FOIA.
EOIR (IMMIGRATION COURT) – FOIA FOR COURT RECORD
EOIR (IMMIGRATION COURT) – FOIA FOR COURT RECORD
EOIR (IMMIGRATION COURT) – FOIA FOR COURT RECORD
For records from immigration court (hearing transcripts, orders, decisions, etc.), FOIA requests for EOIR are handled by the Department of Justice.
- EOIR FOIA – How to Submit a FOIA Request
https://www.justice.gov/eoir/foia-submit-a-request - EOIR Immigration Court Information (General)
https://www.justice.gov/eoir/immigration-court-information
EOIR often uses Form EOIR‑59 (Certification and Release of Records) and may request evidence of representation if a lawyer is involved. We can type the information you provide into these forms but cannot advise what specific records you should request.
CBP – BORDER AND ENTRY/EXIT RECORDS
OBIM (OFFICE OF BIOMETRIC IDENTITY MANAGEMENT) – BIOMETRIC RECORDS
EOIR (IMMIGRATION COURT) – FOIA FOR COURT RECORD
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) maintains many border crossing and inspection records.
- CBP FOIA via DHS “SecureRelease” Portal (Current Online System)
https://www.dhs.gov/foia (select CBP and access SecureRelease portal) - Requests can also sometimes be mailed to the CBP FOIA office address listed on the official CBP/DHS FOIA site.
We help you structure your request (e.g., dates, ports of entry, encounters) based on the details you provide so CBP can better locate your records.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE – CONSULAR & VISA RECORDS
OBIM (OFFICE OF BIOMETRIC IDENTITY MANAGEMENT) – BIOMETRIC RECORDS
OBIM (OFFICE OF BIOMETRIC IDENTITY MANAGEMENT) – BIOMETRIC RECORDS
For consular and visa records (for example, prior visa refusals, consular notes, DS‑260/DS‑160 data), you can file a FOIA request with the Department of State.
- State Department FOIA Request Page
https://foia.state.gov/request/request2.aspx
This page explains required identity verification, consent for third‑party records, and where to send written FOIA requests. We can help you type and organize the request following those instructions.
OBIM (OFFICE OF BIOMETRIC IDENTITY MANAGEMENT) – BIOMETRIC RECORDS
OBIM (OFFICE OF BIOMETRIC IDENTITY MANAGEMENT) – BIOMETRIC RECORDS
OBIM (OFFICE OF BIOMETRIC IDENTITY MANAGEMENT) – BIOMETRIC RECORDS
OBIM (part of DHS) maintains biometric identity data (fingerprints, photos, encounter information) used by several DHS and partner agencies.
- OBIM does not usually have a standalone public FOIA portal; practitioners often request OBIM biometric records through DHS FOIA channels or in the context of broader DHS/USCIS FOIA requests.
Guides recommend referencing biometric identifiers (A‑Number, Fingerprint ID, Encounter ID) when requesting OBIM‑related records. We can help you include these identifiers and your own narrative description in your written request.