I want my immigration file

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You can request your own government records on Form G-639, under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

What is usually filed

G-639

Families in this situation usually file Form G-639 — Request for your own records (FOIA).

A change at USCIS

We no longer prepare this form

Since January 22, 2026, USCIS asks that records requests be submitted through its online portal. It is free, and we do not charge for it.

first.uscis.gov — official government site. Opens in a new tab.

Note from September 3, 2026.

Your full personal details
Your A-Number, if you have one
Which records you are requesting
Your signature on the declaration under penalty of perjury (or a notarized signature)

A general list to start gathering. The official USCIS instructions govern. Official source: uscis.gov/g-639 ↗

If your question needs a legal opinion, we do not guess. Official government directories list authorized help.

I want my immigration file

You can request your own government records on Form G-639, under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

G-639

Families in this situation usually file Form G-639 — Request for your own records (FOIA).

A change at USCIS

We no longer prepare this form

Since January 22, 2026, USCIS asks that records requests be submitted through its online portal. It is free, and we do not charge for it.

first.uscis.gov — official government site. Opens in a new tab.

Note from September 3, 2026.

Your full personal details
Your A-Number, if you have one
Which records you are requesting
Your signature on the declaration under penalty of perjury (or a notarized signature)

A general list to start gathering. The official USCIS instructions govern. Official source: uscis.gov/g-639 ↗

If your question needs a legal opinion, we do not guess. Official government directories list authorized help.