Agency Mission
About this agency
“Effective January 22, 2026, DHS is no longer accepting hard copy (mail) or emailed Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)/Privacy Act requests for DHS records. To ensure timely processing, you must submit your records request through https://www.foia.gov/ or one of the DHS FOIA portals.” More information can be found in the “How to Make FOIA Requests.” ******************************************** AVOID DELAYS! You can avoid delays by submitting requests electronically through the USCIS FOIA Portal: https://first.uscis.gov/ . Additional contact information for questions: Phone: 1-800-375-5283, USCIS Contact Center, or Email: FOIAPAQuestions@uscis.dhs.gov . ********************************************
FOIA Contacts
Who to contact
James Baxley