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How long does it take to receive my request for Freedom of Information Act information?

I’m trying to get some citizenship issues resolved for myself and filed a Freedom of information Act request. I filed in August of 2005 and have yet to recieve a response. All the information pertains to my personal records. Anyone know how long this process should take? Thanks

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2 comments on “How long does it take to receive my request for Freedom of Information Act information?

  • John Hightower

    July 23, 2010 at 4:05 am

    I handled some FOI requests for a state agency.

    Bet yours got “lost” Send a follow-up letter to the Director of that agency stating the date you sent the original and that you have received no response.

    A BIG PART of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests is they must provide a response in something like 5 business days. If they cannot provide the answer within those 5 days, they must give you an estimate of when they will be able to give you an answer.

    Also, be careful in what you ask for. A common trick is to answer precisely the question you ask. If you ask for a copy of your XYZ report, you might be told there is none. But there could be several other reports on you – and since you did not ask for them – you will not get a copy.

    So state something like “And identify any other reports, profiles, documents, etc. related to me that are in the agency’s possession”.

  • TwinBabiesRMySpecialty

    July 23, 2010 at 4:32 am

    Hello,

    I am not sure myself. I once, probably four years ago tried getting some information, but never followed through.

    You, see, this what our government is hoping, you will not follow up.

    Just in case you do not have the link to request information, here it is below.

    **John Hightower- are you talking about a dosse’ from the government on every American citizen? Do you think our government would actually have one on me?**
    Hope this helps you…………….. : – O

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