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USCIS, Federal, USA
Request the personal record you need with calm guidance and privacy-first handling.
Use this form to request immigration records from USCIS under the Freedom of Information Act or Privacy Act.
Current full legal name and prior names
Date of birth
A-Number, receipt number, or other identifiers if available
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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The Goal
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.
The Warning
Current full legal name and prior names
Date of birth
A-Number, receipt number, or other identifiers if available
Clear description of requested records
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Form identifier
Form G-639
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May 2026
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USCIS, Federal, USA
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