FOIA requests may be submitted in any
written form. However, Form G-639 and the Freedom of Information
Act Immigration Records SysTem (FIRST) e-filing process are
convenient tools for individuals to provide the data necessary for
identification of a particular record requested under FOIA.
Submitting a FOIA request via Form G-639 or FIRST ensure
expeditious handling of this type of request.
US Code:
5 USC
552 Name of Law: Administrative Procedures Act
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.