Dhs Instructions For Form G-639, Freedom Of Information/privacy Act Request
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Instructions for Form G-639, Freedom
Department of Homeland Security
of Information/Privacy Act Request
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Instructions
NOTE: Read all instructions carefully before completing this form. Applicants making false statements are subject to criminal
penalties (Pub. L. 93-579.99 Stat. [5 U.S.C. 552a(i)(3)]).
Do Not Use This Form:
NOTE: Do not submit your FOIA/PA request to your local
USCIS office or Service Center.
1. To determine the status of pending applications. For status
inquires; write to the USCIS office where the application
What Information Is Needed to Search for
was filed or call our National Customer Service Center at
USCIS Records?
1-800-375-5283.
NOTE: Failure to provide complete and specific information
2. For consular notification of a visa petition approval. Use
as requested in Number 5 of the form may result in a delay in
instead Form I-824, Application for Action on an
processing or USCIS' inability to locate the record(s) or
Approved Application or Petition.
information requested. You may access for a
3. For the return of original documents. Use Form G-884,
description of DHS/USCIS systems of records.
Request for Return of Original Documents.
Verification of Identity by Mail
4. For records of naturalization prior to September 27, 1906.
Write to the clerk of court where naturalization occurred.
Requesters wanting access to their records must identify
5. For information on USCIS manifest arrivals prior to
themselves by name, current address, date and place of birth,
December 1982. Write to the National Archives.
and alien registration number.
6. To obtain proof of status (i.e., Social Security benefit,
A notarized signature of the requester or a sworn declaration
Selective Service requirement).
under penalty of perjury must also be provided (Form G-639
or a U.S. Department of Justice Form 361, Certification of
Identity, may also be used).
Where Should I Submit My FOIA/PA Request?
Depending on the type of record you are seeking, Freedom of
Verification of Identity of Parents,
Information Act (FOIA) or Privacy Act (PA) requests must be
Guardians, Children, or Other Persons
submitted by mail or fax to the following locations:
Parents or legal guardians must establish their own identity as
Alien Files, Procurement Information,
parents or legal guardians and the identity of the child or other
and Other USCIS Records
person being represented.
National Records Center (NRC)
FOIA/PA Office
Authorization or Consent
P.O. Box 648010
Lee's Summit, MO 64064-8010
Other parties requesting non-public information about an
Fax: (816)350-5785
individual under FOIA or PA must provide proof of the
consent of that person on Form G-639 or by an authorizing
Human Resources
letter, together with appropriate verification of identity of the
Customs and Border Protection
record subject. A notarized or sworn declaration is required
Burlington Human Resources Office
from a record subject who is a lawful permanent resident or U.
70 Kimball Avenue
S. citizen, and for access to certain legalization files.
South Burlington, Vermont 05403-6813
Can Your Request Be Expedited?
The envelopes containing your request must be clearly marked
"Freedom of Information" or "Privacy Act Request."
To have your case processed ahead of other requests received
All FOIA or PA requests must be in writing whether Form
previously, you must show a compelling need for your request
G-639 is used for that purpose or not.
to be expedited.
Form G-639 Instructions (02/04/09) N
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