Hello,
I have thought about asking for my A-file through a FOIPA request (I am assuming a FOIA request would only include public records, the P is for Privacy). However, one thing that has always stopped me is doing the notarized signature. Anyway, I would be curious to hear from people who have sent a FOIPA request for their A-file how did they do it and if there is any important thing to know before sending it.
From the handbook it seems if one is first party requester one can send it without notarized signature, but the G-639 pdf form doesn't seem to allow this
This if from the handbook:
First Party Requester
A request for release of records by the subject of the records or his/her representative or attorney is considered a first-party request. The subject of the record must sign the request and/or provide proof of identity for the record to be released. If the subject of the record is a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) or a United States Citizen (USC), the signature must either be notarized or submitted under penalty of perjury as a substitute for notarization. See (6 C.F.R. § 5.21(d)).
To prevent a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, first party requesters are required to identify themselves by submitting their full name, current address, date and place of birth, and alien registration number.
I have thought about asking for my A-file through a FOIPA request (I am assuming a FOIA request would only include public records, the P is for Privacy). However, one thing that has always stopped me is doing the notarized signature. Anyway, I would be curious to hear from people who have sent a FOIPA request for their A-file how did they do it and if there is any important thing to know before sending it.
From the handbook it seems if one is first party requester one can send it without notarized signature, but the G-639 pdf form doesn't seem to allow this
This if from the handbook:
First Party Requester
A request for release of records by the subject of the records or his/her representative or attorney is considered a first-party request. The subject of the record must sign the request and/or provide proof of identity for the record to be released. If the subject of the record is a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) or a United States Citizen (USC), the signature must either be notarized or submitted under penalty of perjury as a substitute for notarization. See (6 C.F.R. § 5.21(d)).
To prevent a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, first party requesters are required to identify themselves by submitting their full name, current address, date and place of birth, and alien registration number.