![]() ![]() You may request a reasonable modification for an accessible copy of your requested documents, if needed. The records received from your FOIA request may not conform to applicable standards for use by persons with disabilities per Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Callers or (202) 325-8000 for International callers because of inaccurate information in law enforcement databases)ĭepartment of Homeland Security (DHS TRIP)Ĭoncerns about how you were treated by CBP officers, or if you have a general or specific question(s) about CBP or your CBP inspectionĬBP Information Center or call (877) CBP-5511 (227-5511) for U.S. Inquiries or Resolution Regarding Difficulties Experienced During Travel (If you experience repeated referrals for security screenings or you believe that you have been denied boarding or entry into the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)ĭeportation Records Detention and Removal Records Note: CBP does not have records on the entry and exit of persons arriving or departing the U.S.Records Regarding My Inspection or Examination upon My Arrival at a U.S. Passenger Name Record (PNR) (Travel Industry Reservation Data) Records of apprehensions by Border Patrol made before 2000 may be available in the A-File maintained by USCIS.ĭetention by Border Patrol or at Port of EntryĮxpedited Removal by Border Patrol or at Port of Entry Note: CBP does not have complete records of apprehensions by Border Patrol made before 2000.Note: If you are seeking information on a trusted traveler application denial, contact the relevant enrollment center.Īpprehension by Border Patrol between Official Ports of Entry.Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler Programs: The table below lists common FOIA requests and the agency/program office that can respond to these requests. Some records may not be available through the CBP FOIA Office. Records contained in the A-file are processed by USCIS. Make your request with the right agency by reviewing the sections below.Request only the records you need, as we can return precise requests faster.Visit the CBP Newsroom to confirm we have not already posted the records you need.To Receive Your Records as Efficiently As Possible FOIA requests are intended to provide access to CBP records. Please note that the FOIA process is not intended to be a mechanism for asking questions of CBP. After your FOIA request is acknowledged you can track the status of your request at any time. ![]() Once your request is submitted you will receive an acknowledgment and a FOIA tracking number. If you are requesting records on behalf of someone else, you need a signed G-28 form (Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative), or some other form of signed consent that will allow CBP to release the records to a 3rd party. When submitting a FOIA request on records that pertain to you, please provide your full name, address, and date of birth. Agency Information such as policies, data, communications, etc.Īfter you create a FOIAonline account you can submit a FOIA request directly to CBP.Another person's records (if a signed consent is provided/uploaded) for international travel to/from the U.S., apprehensions/ detentions by Border Patrol, and Secondary inspections at Ports of Entry or.Your own records of international travel to/from the U.S., apprehensions/detentions by Border Patrol, and Secondary inspections at Ports of Entry.Any requests sent to CBP in the physical mail will need to be manually entered by staff and will divert resources away from processing records. We encourage you to submit your request through the DHS Portal. Requests can also be sent in the physical mail to: 90 K ST NE MS 1181, Washington DC 20229. Requesters can use the FOIA SecureRelease portal to submit requests. There may be a temporary delay in response to your request while launching the new system. DHS FOIA is moving to a NEW system which will allow us to process records faster. ![]()
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