USCIS Form G-639 Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Request
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Official Source:U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ServicesChecked May 2026What is Form G-639 used for?
Use this form to request immigration records from USCIS under the Freedom of Information Act or Privacy Act.
Cultural Note
List every name variation that may appear in immigration records, including maiden names, two-surname formats, hyphenated names, and prior spellings.
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What this form does
USCIS Form G-639 is used to request immigration records under FOIA or the Privacy Act. It works best when the request clearly identifies the person, every name variation, and the specific record types being requested.
Keep in mind
- Submitting a vague request that does not identify the records wanted.
- Forgetting prior names, two-surname formats, A-Numbers, or receipt numbers.
- Using this form for a case status inquiry instead of the proper USCIS status channels.
What you’ll need
Current full legal name and prior names
Date of birth
A-Number, receipt number, or other identifiers if available
Clear description of requested records
What happens after I complete it?
- 1. Prepare your information
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- 2. Review your document
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- 3. Follow the official instructions
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From the issuer: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/g-639.pdf
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Form identifier
Form G-639
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May 2026
Jurisdiction
USCIS, Federal, USA
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