FOIA Requests
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FOIA Requests
Our firm assists immigrants in the United States with obtaining their Alien Files (A-files) through formal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. A-files contain all immigration and naturalization records and are crucial for various immigration proceedings and applications.
Why Request Your Alien File?
Understanding the information collected by U.S. Citizenship and Information Services (USCIS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) about you is essential in several scenarios:
- Applying for visas, green cards, or adjustment of status
- Seeking naturalization
- Resolving an ICE hold
- Obtaining an immigration waiver
- Winning a cancellation of removal case
- Preventing deportation or removal
- Securing release from immigration detention
- Applying for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DREAM Act)
Your A-file might contain outdated or inaccurate information, which could significantly impact the outcome of your immigration case. As your legal representative, our firm ensures the proper completion of FOIA requests with USCIS, ICE, and CBP, along with resolving various immigration issues.
Timely Completion of FOIA Requests
The information within your A-file is invaluable for your immigration proceedings, but delays in obtaining it can be detrimental. Whilst FOIA requests typically take months to process, expedited requests are available, especially for detained individuals or urgent situations like Notice to Appear issuance.
Given the short timelines in deportation proceedings, initiating FOIA requests promptly is crucial. Our firm understands the urgency and can expedite the process, ensuring you have the necessary documents for hearings and appeals.
If you’re currently in removal proceedings, our firm can navigate the complexities of filing motions outside the standard FOIA request process to obtain your A-file promptly. With our expertise, you can navigate immigration challenges with confidence.