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Immigration Attorney By Carl Shusterman

FOIA: Get a Copy of Your Immigration File

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Immigration Attorney

By Carl Shusterman

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See What the Government Knows About You

All Applications and Decisions in Your Case

Examples: Are You 245i? VD or Deport?

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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Use Form G-639

No Filing Fee

Download Form for Free

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It Depends on Your Immigration Status

Do You Want to Reveal Your Address?

Do You Want Your File Reviewed/Analyzed?

FOIA Appeals – Redacted Materials

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Do You Have an “A” Number?

How Long Does It Take To Get Your File?

ICE File Will Be Part of Your USCIS File

Purpose of Requesting File

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What Does EOIR Stand For?

Have You Ever Been in Immigration Court?

Expedited FOIA Requests

Fugitive Disentitlement Doctrine

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Better to Do Case Right, Rather than Fast

First: Submit a FOIA Request

Second: File Review

Third: Opinion of Counsel Letter