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FOIA: Get a Copy of Your Immigration File

http://shusterman.com This presentation explains how to get a copy of your immigration file from the USCIS or the Immigration Court. Schedule a legal consultation (by Skype, telephone or in person) at http://shusterman.com/schedule-immigration-consultation.html The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) allows you to obtain your information stored by a US governmental agency, and it is extremely important that you know what is in your immigration file before submitting an application for an immigration benefit. This can be very important when you have had some dealings with the agency in the past. Even more important if you were in deportation proceedings before an Immigration Judge. For more information please see our Freedom of Information Act page: http://shusterman.com/freedomofinformationact.html

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FOIA: Get a Copy of Your Immigration File

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  1. Get a Copy of your Immigration File From USCIS and EOIR Immigration Attorney By Carl Shusterman

  2. Why You Should Get a Copy of Your File • See What the Government Knows About You • All Applications and Decisions in Your Case • Examples: Are You 245i? VD or Deport? • Compare this Strategy to a Poker Game

  3. How To Get a Copy of Your File • Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) • Use Form G-639 • No Filing Fee • Download Form for Free

  4. Should You Hire an Attorney? • It Depends on Your Immigration Status • Do You Want to Reveal Your Address? • Do You Want Your File Reviewed/Analyzed? • FOIA Appeals – Redacted Materials

  5. USCIS Files • 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

  6. EOIR Files • What Does EOIR Stand For? • Have You Ever Been in Immigration Court? • Expedited FOIA Requests • Fugitive Disentitlement Doctrine

  7. Our Recommendations for How to Use FOIA • Better to Do Case Right, Rather than Fast • First: Submit a FOIA Request • Second: File Review • Third: Opinion of Counsel Letter

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