Raymyster

11 minutes ago, Cloggie said:

Yes. Files delivered. Interview scheduled as well...almost there...

 

Very happy to hear that, gives me hope!

On 3/24/2022 at 12:52 PM, Cloggie said:

Hi Guys,

I too filed a FOIA. It's been stuck for a while.

Anybody has an idea how long it will take to move from stage 2 to stage 3?

 

 

How's the progress on your FOIA request? any progress?

Ok so here is a step by step on how to file the CORRECT FOIA

1- go to https://first.uscis.gov/

2- Sign up for an account

3- Click SUBMIT A REQUEST

4- Click FOR MYSELF

5- Make sure to select (Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)/Privacy Act (PA))

6- leave What is purpose of your request? BLANK

7- Fill out all the info as you know it, first name, last name, maiden names, dob, passport number, alien number, receipt number, address, phone number, parents information.

8- MAKE SURE YOU SELECT ENTIRE A-FILE in the following step

Ok so here is a step by step on how to file the CORRECT FOIA

1- go to https://first.uscis.gov/

2- Sign up for an account

3- Click SUBMIT A REQUEST

4- Click FOR MYSELF

5- Make sure to select (Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)/Privacy Act (PA))

6- leave What is purpose of your request? BLANK

7- Fill out all the info as you know it, first name, last name, maiden names, dob, passport number, alien number, receipt number, address, phone number, parents information.

8- MAKE SURE YOU SELECT ENTIRE A-FILE in the following step

Good luck.

2 hours ago, ShpatBeqa said:

Finally….2 years later.

 

 

Case History

March 21, 2022

Status

Interview Was Scheduled

Date

March 21, 2022

March 18, 2022

October 29, 2020

April 30, 2020

Did you have to file a FOIA or they just scheduled you out of nowhere?

2 minutes ago, Cloggie said:

What do we do with the FOIA once completed?

 

Q

You don't need to do anything basically the reason we are filing it is because our applications (between March 2020 and July 2020) are stuck and this is somehow helping free it up.

29 minutes ago, Cloggie said:

That is where I went too.

Is there another area to do this?

 

Q

It is weird, reading this thread looks like everybody filed an FOIA the same way but why am i getting this reply i am not sure, i hope someone who has experience in this subject will reply to me.

1 hour ago, Kristina B. said:

Where/How did you file for the FOIA?

I went to https://first.uscis.gov/

I made submit new request -> Other Requests (Start new application) it says underneath it (Select this if you are making a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request about USCIS agency information including personnel-related requests.)

I went to https://first.uscis.gov/

I made submit new request -> Other Requests (Start new application) it says underneath it (Select this if you are making a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request about USCIS agency information including personnel-related requests.)

Hello i filed a FOIA and this is what i got today

Quote

We received your request for information on March 7, 2022. The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552, specifies certain requirements for an access request. One of these requirements is that the request must be made in accordance with the agency's published FOIA regulations. In the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulation, Title 6 C.F.R. § 5.3 , Requirements for Making A Request; the procedures for requesting access to DHS records are outlined. See McDonnell v. U.S., 4 F.3d 1227, 1236 (3d Cir. 1993). Because the records you seek are those of a personal nature, DHS' regulations require you to provide verification of identity and, if applicable, certification of agreement to release information to you from the records subject before a disclosure of information can be made. In accordance with 6 CFR § 5.21, verification of identity consists of a written statement from the records subject stating his/her full name, current address, and date and place of birth. Additionally, the subject of record must sign the written statement and the signature must either be notarized or signed under penalty of perjury. Although you are not required to use Form G-639 when submitting a FOIA request, a notarized signature in Part 4, 8.a. or a signature in Part 4, 8.b. under penalty of perjury would fulfill the signature requirement. Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative, (revised March 4, 2015), may be used to establish certification of agreement from the subject of record. Please note, however, that as of May 15, 2015, USCIS no longer accepts prior versions of the G-28 form . The requested information may also be provided on a separate sheet of paper as long as the subject of record signs the information provided and the signature is notarized or signed under penalty of perjury. Your case has been closed with no further action taken. If you wish to pursue this request, please provide the information described by the regulation cited above. The requirements of filing a FOIA or PA request are also available for your convenience on our website at www.uscis.go

Please can anybody help!

she got it through me her elder son.

For a mother (is lawful permanent resident) filing a i-130 for child under 21, i am about to send the package tomorrow just want to verify i included everything necessary:

· Money order payable to U.S. department of Homeland security in the amount of $420

· I-130 Petition for Alien Relative signed by petitioner

· Copy of the alien registration card (Petitioner)

· Copy of the child's birth certificate (Beneficiary)

- Copy of childs birth certificate translated by a sworn certified translator

- Copy of the childs passport biographic page (Beneficiary)

please advise if i am missing anything, thank you very much for your help!

For a mother (is lawful permanent resident) filing a i-130 for child under 21, i am about to send the package tomorrow just want to verify i included everything necessary:

· Money order payable to U.S. department of Homeland security in the amount of $420

· I-130 Petition for Alien Relative signed by petitioner

· Copy of the alien registration card (Petitioner)

· Copy of the child's birth certificate (Beneficiary)

- Copy of child’s birth certificate translated by a sworn certified translator

- Copy of the child’s passport biographic page (Beneficiary)

please advise if i am missing anything, thank you very much for your help!

1. You, USC, file for a brother. It's 13 years for a visa. It doesn't matter if he is married or single. Age is irrelevant.

I understand all the options i have, but want to clarify this one mostly, so if i file for him now and he is single and within the 13 years he gets married, it doesn't affect his petition

For the oldest It'd take about 8 years if your parents petitioned and maybe 12-14 if you petition. He must stay single. The younger may be petitioned by your parents to come within 2 years of they get on it now. Again stay single

Thanks for the help, For my oldest brother he must stay single even if i file for him, and theoratically what would happen if he gets married.

Hello,

i am just trying to get a general idea of where to start, just need advice on what is the best scenario to take

I am a US citizen, my mother and father are green card holders.

I have 2 borthers i am trying to bring to the USA

the first brother is born in 1990 (25 years old) single right now might get married within next few years

the second brother is born in 1996 (18 years old) single will not get married for a long time

what is the best route to take, who should file for them myself or my mother? will it make any difference if my brother (25 years old) gets married and with which form should i start?

Hi, this question is not about me. My brother has a 5 year visa for tourism to the USA. Is it true if i apply for him for a green card visa, his tourism visa will be void automatically and he can no longer use it to visit it me.