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Department of Homeland Security

Border security, emergency management, immigration

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How to Submit

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Phone
866-431-0486
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Mail
Privacy Office, Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Lane SW, STOP-0655, Washington, DC 20528-0655

Legal Framework

Governing LawFreedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Citation5 U.S.C. § 552
Response Deadline20 business days
Est. Response Time~50 business days
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I file a FOIA request with Department of Homeland Security?▾
You can file a request with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FOIAfile in under 3 minutes. We'll format your request with proper legal citations under 5 U.S.C. § 552 and deliver it via online portal, mail.
How long does DHS have to respond to a FOIA request?▾
Under 5 U.S.C. § 552, Department of Homeland Security must respond within 20 business days. FOIAfile tracks your deadline automatically and notifies you if the agency misses it.
What if DHS denies or ignores my request?▾
If Department of Homeland Security denies your request or fails to respond within the deadline, you may have legal options including administrative appeals and court action. FOIAfile provides appeal letter templates and can connect you with a FOIA attorney for a free consultation.

Other Federal Agencies

Central Intelligence Agency
CIA · ~120 day response
Department of Defense
DOD · ~60 day response
Department of Education
ED · ~28 day response
Department of Health & Human Services
HHS · ~35 day response
Department of Justice
DOJ · ~45 day response
Department of State
STATE · ~55 day response
Department of Transportation
DOT · ~32 day response
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA · ~30 day response

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