FOIA please help

[Rafael85 1]

There are some of the evidence of relationship that i sent to USCIS when I applied to adjust my status that I don't have anymore, I thought i had a copy/original to them but i couldn't find it, is it possible to call USCIS and request copies of all the evidence i submitted to them when i applied for AOS ??? that will help me when I apply for ROC

[Rafael85 1]

Hi, I would like to request proofs or relationship that i have submitted to USCIS when I applied for adjustment of status, because that will help me apply for ROC, is anyone familiar with how FOIA works, i went to USCIS website and got lost, does anyone know what application I have to file, also will they send me a copy of all the proofs of relationship i submitted including copy of the photos ?

[Villanelle 4,122]

Call USCIS? ha ha no... But there is a form you can submit requesting your original docs back. It takes a long time for it to get processed though. I think its this form -

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=dccb5d4c6608e010VgnVCM1000000ecd190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

Make sure you follow the instructions to the exact letter- proof of identity and have it notarized, they can call you in to verify your identity in an interview before returning documents and it can be months before you get them back.

good luck.

[Brian1967## 119]

Like Capri says, use the link or go into the local USCIS office and ask for a Freedom Of information Request form and fax it in. it is pretty easy asl long as all partys you are requesting information om are willing to give permission. Good Luck requests take about 3 to 6 months.

[milimelo 4,541]

Hi, I would like to request proofs or relationship that i have submitted to USCIS when I applied for adjustment of status, because that will help me apply for ROC, is anyone familiar with how FOIA works, i went to USCIS website and got lost, does anyone know what application I have to file, also will they send me a copy of all the proofs of relationship i submitted including copy of the photos ?

Processing time info: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.8d416137d08f80a2b1935610748191a0/?vgnextoid=f3a2ba87c7a29110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=f3a2ba87c7a29110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD

HOw to file: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=5c9ab75d8e5e6310VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=5c9ab75d8e5e6310VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

Guide on FOIA: http://www.uscis.gov/USCIS/About%20Us/FOIA/uscisfoiarequestguide%2810%29.pdf

Form to file: http://www.uscis.gov/g-639

Now, if you're requesting ORIGINAL documents, you file this form: http://www.uscis.gov/g-884

Edited October 12, 2013 by milimelo