Immigration History
How can I find out my immigration history?
Instructions for Requesting USCIS Records
Request records online with USCIS, to instantly:
Place your request in line for processing;
Confirm we received it;
Be notified when we process it,
Track its status; and
Conveniently access your records online.
Online record responses are easy to:
Access from a phone, tablet, or computer;
Send to another person; and
Download and print.
You can receive online responses even if:
You did not file for immigration benefits online;
You have a representative, because they can request your records through their USCIS online account; or
You previously requested your records by mail, email, or fax.
Requesting Customs and Border Protection Records
Please visit the FOIA.gov to request non-Alien file Customs and Border Protection records.
ATTENTION
Adjustment of Status – For individuals filing a Form I-485 to Adjust to Permanent Resident Status or to Register Permanent Residence, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires you to submit a copy of your official stamped passport to prove your last lawful entry into the United States. USCIS may require additional documentation after the initial filing of your Form I-485. You should only submit a FOIA request for documents for which you do not have access.
Naturalization – For individuals filing a U.S. Citizenship Application Form N-400 to obtain U.S. citizenship (naturalization), USCIS requires your entry/exit information to/from the United States for the past five (5) years. This information can be obtained by reviewing the entry/exit stamps in your passport. USCIS may require additional documentation after the initial filing of your Form N-400. You should only submit a FOIA request for documents for which you do not have access.
Bond Obligor Requests
All request for Bond Obligor requests should be requested from U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement.
It is free for you to request your own immigration records from the government, and there are a number of immigration records available by request from USCIS; however, some records can only be obtained from the U.S. Department of State (DOS) or other DHS components such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Additionally, some information may be in the custody of the Office of Biometric Identity Management or the Federal Bureau of Investigation.. When you hire us to do this for you, we tell you which records we are requesting from which agencies and what the released records mean for you and your family.