The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a valuable resource for individuals seeking to reunite with family members or resolve immigration petitions. Often, FOIA can serve as a key to unlocking important information you may need in the future, such as past immigration paperwork or supporting documents.
The immigration process comes with many forms, requirements, and regulations that are overwhelming to navigate. This is where Godoy Law Office can assist you, particularly with FOIA requests that support your immigration journey. Our experienced immigration attorneys are located all across Chicago to help you with each step.
FOIA is a law that allows the public to request various forms from the federal government. Enacted in 1966, the purpose of its formation was to ensure the public was informed and to hold the government accountable for any corruption or misuse of power. In this case, this includes U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
When looking for lost immigration records or proof of previous application forms, sending in a FOIA request could help you obtain your important information. Here, we will look more closely at how utilizing FOIA may be helpful for different immigration circumstances.
Your immigration paperwork includes important documents that hold significant weight in the immigration process, so losing them can be very stressful. That’s where FOIA could help you. If you are trying to retrieve immigration records, agency policies, agency communications, or A-Files, a FOIA request could quickly provide you with the information you need.
Whether you are seeking to sponsor a spouse, child, or parent for a visa or need records to submit a new application, our offices could assist you in taking the first crucial step.
Ever had your visa or immigrant petition denied? If so, wasn’t it frustrating? Sometimes, understanding why your visa was denied is crucial to addressing the issues properly during your next application. Submitting a FOIA request could improve this process by helping you obtain your complete immigration file, along with the reason behind the initial rejection.
Although this process may seem straightforward, having an experienced attorney who specializes in the retrieval of government records could help prevent any minor errors or common mistakes. Contact our offices to help you with this issue.
One of the most motivating factors of the immigration process is reuniting with family and loved ones. Form I-130 is used to establish a direct relationship for a family member seeking to obtain a green card. A FOIA request could help you with the family-based immigration petition process.
If you are looking to clarify any issues you had with previous filings or lost any key pieces of documentation, a FOIA request could help you collect the necessary immigration records. This could help you complete the family-based petition process.
When preparing for an immigration court case or applying for a new visa, FOIA requests can be a critical tool in your approach. When building a case or applying, having the right records and documentation is vital.
Whether it is your history with USCIS, CBP, or ICE, having supporting evidence could only strengthen your case and chances. Contact our offices for help, as it is always a good idea to have an experienced lawyer review your records to identify any missing documents that could further improve the outcome.
The most challenging aspect of the immigrant visa or green card application is the lengthy processing time. The length of processing time often varies depending on the accuracy or degree of your application’s completeness.
By submitting a comprehensive petition the first time, you could avoid excessive delays. By utilizing FOIA requests, it is likely you could fill in the gaps of information that most commonly delay the process for most immigration applicants.
Understanding how important family and loved ones are to you, we want to ensure that this process is done in an efficient manner. If you are seeking assistance with filing a FOIA request or navigating the complex system of the immigration process, look no further.
Contact Godoy Law Office today to book a consultation, and let us help you approach the immigration process with confidence.
Immigration Attorney Mario Godoy has years of experience guiding clients with immigration issues through the immigration process along with guiding clients through the criminal case. Godoy focuses on family-based immigration law, business immigration law, removal defense, and criminal defense representation of immigrants. A criminal charge or conviction can be devastating to your immigration case. With over a decade of immigration law experience and memories of family members who were deported due to bad legal advice, Godoy is committed to helping other immigrant families receive the legal justice they deserve. As a legal entrepreneur who practices immigration law, criminal law, estate and probate law, and running two successful law firms, Mario Godoy understands the importance of keeping families together and making a home and future in America.
