Requesting Government Records

A Step-By-Step Guide to Completing FOIA Requests With DHS

This guide details how to complete a FOIA request for immigration records at USCIS, ICE, OBIM, and CBP. Links to another website.

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Department of State Requests for Personal Records

How to request U.S. Department of State (DOS) information about previous visa applications and passport records. Links to another website.

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How to Get Your Criminal Record

This guide provides step-by-step guidance on how to check for a criminal record from the FBI and state government agencies. Links to another website.

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Gathering Criminal Records for Immigration Matters

This practice advisory provides an overview of how to effectively gather criminal records for immigration matters.

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