G 639 Instructions Form 2019

OMB No. 1653-0030 Expires 09/30/05 G-639 Freedom of Information/ Privacy Act Request Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Instructions NOTE Please read all Instructions carefully before completing this form. Applicants making false statements are subject to criminal penalties Pub. L* 93-579. 99 Stat. 5 U*S*C. 552a i 3. Are There Cases When You Should Not Use This Form What Information Is Needed to Search for USCIS Records Do not use this form NOTE Failure to provide complete and specific information as requested in Number 4 of the form may result in a delay in processing or USCIS inability to locate the record s or information requested* You may access www. uscis. gov for a description of DHS/USCIS systems of records. To determine the status of pending applications. For status inquires write to the USCIS office where the application was filed or call our National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375 5283. For consular notification of a visa petition approval use Form I-824 Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition. For the return of original documents use Form G-884 Request for Return of Original Documents. For records of naturalization prior to September 27 1906 write to the clerk of court where naturalization occurred* Requesters appearing in person for access of their records may identify themselves by showing a document bearing a photograph such as an Permanent Residence Card Form I-551 Naturalization Certificate or passport or two items that bear their name and address such as a driver s license and voter registration card. For information on USCIS manifest arrivals prior to December 1982 write to the National Archives. Verification of Identity by Mail* To obtain proof of status i*e* Social Security benefit Selective Service requirement. How Can You Obtain Copies of Records From USCIS Persons requesting a search for access to USCIS records under the Freedom of Information or Privacy Acts may submit the completed application or a letter to a USCIS office listed on our internet website at www. uscis. gov* NOTE Before submitting your request to your local USCIS office visit our website at www. uscis. gov and click on InfoPass to determine the office s filing procedures. See Page 3 of these instructions on how to use InfoPass to make an appointment at your USCIS offfice. If you do not know where to mail your request send it to the following address USCIS National Record Center FOIA Division P. O. Box 648010 Lee Summit MO 64064-5570 Requests may be submitted in person or by mail* If an application is mailed the envelope should be clearly marked Freedom of Information or Privacy Act Request. Requesters wanting access of their records should identify themselves by name current address date and place of birth and alien registration or employee identification number. A notarized example of their signature or sworn declaration under penalty of perjury must also be provided* This Form G-639 or a U*S* Department of Justice Form 361 Guardians Children or Other Persons.