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Zuma Law, LLC Attorneys assisting individuals and families in the areas of Immigration and Nationality Law. Licensed only in Illinois. [Attorney Advertising]

10/16/2026

Old immigration records can include past entries, border encounters, or family petitions that applicants may no longer remember clearly. Reviewing those records through a FOIA request before filing a new application can help uncover important information and reduce the risk of inconsistencies.

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10/16/2026

Government agencies can legally redact certain information, including law enforcement details and private information about third parties.

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10/15/2026

The government generally has 30 days to respond to an initial FOIA request, and an appeal can receive another response period of 20 days. In practice, however, immigration FOIA requests can take much longer, especially when additional information or documentation is needed.

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10/15/2026

Immigration records may be held by different agencies, so separate FOIA requests may be needed to uncover the complete history.

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Government records may include more than copies of forms someone already remembers filing. They can also contain officer...
10/14/2026

Government records may include more than copies of forms someone already remembers filing. They can also contain officer notes, border interactions, markings, and other details that may become important later.

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10/14/2026

FOIA can uncover old applications, supporting documents, attorney records, and notes that may no longer be in your possession.

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Filing a new immigration application without knowing what was filed before can create problems. Aaron Brancato explains ...
10/13/2026

Filing a new immigration application without knowing what was filed before can create problems. Aaron Brancato explains how reviewing old government records can help keep new applications consistent.

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10/13/2026

FOIA has statutory response deadlines, but immigration requests often take much longer, sometimes months or even over a year.

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One old family petition uncovered through government records changed the options available in an immigration case. Aaron...
10/12/2026

One old family petition uncovered through government records changed the options available in an immigration case. Aaron Brancato explains how proof of that earlier filing helped create a path toward a green card.

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FOIA requests do not always go to just one immigration agency. Aaron Brancato explains why USCIS, CBP, ICE, and other ag...
10/12/2026

FOIA requests do not always go to just one immigration agency. Aaron Brancato explains why USCIS, CBP, ICE, and other agencies may each hold different parts of a person's history.

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