Legal Question in Immigration Law in Washington
my dad is a us resident and is eligible to become a u.s citizen but neeeds to input the details about his deporation history on the 400 form he does not recall the dates and does not have the documenation, how do we get this informatiion or can we just put on the 400 form that he does not recall the date?
2 Answers from Attorneys
You can obtain a copy of the case file from the immigration court where he went through proceedings, and you can also do a freedom of information act request for copies of his records. Check the USCIS website for details on how to do the request from USCIS or check the EOIR website on how to contact the immigration court where his case was heard and they can tell you what you need to do to obtain copies of his file from there.
You should gather all the relevant information regarding your father's deportation before filling out the N-400. The quickest way to get a copy of his file would be through the Immigration Court as Freedom of Information Act requests can take quite some time to process. If you have not done so already, your father should consult with an immigration attorney before filing for naturalization to ensure he is actually eligible for citizenship. Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or 415-273-9123 for further assistance.
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Seeta L. Nangia, Esq.
Law Offices of Seeta Nangia
Exclusively Practicing Immigration Law
Phone: (415) 273-9123
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.nangialaw.com
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