{"id":1133,"date":"2026-09-15T17:00:04","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T17:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usstatebenefits.com\/blog\/foia-requests-at-dhs-overview-and-updates-from-2025-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-15T17:00:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T17:00:04","slug":"foia-requests-at-dhs-overview-and-updates-from-2025-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usstatebenefits.com\/blog\/foia-requests-at-dhs-overview-and-updates-from-2025-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"FOIA Requests at DHS: Overview and Updates from 2025-2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"article-intro\">FOIA Requests at DHS: Overview and Updates from 2025-2026<\/p>\n<p>                        Asylum<br \/>\n              Citizenship and Naturalization<br \/>\n              Family-Based<br \/>\n              Immigrant Youth<\/p>\n<p>ddelacruz<br \/>\nMon, 09\/14\/2026 &#8211; 08:11<\/p>\n<p>            Publication Date<br \/>\n              Sep 14, 2026<\/p>\n<p>      Share<\/p>\n<p>                FOIA provides an indispensable tool to immigrants and immigration practitioners because a FOIA request can reveal critical information about procedural and legal history in an individual\u2019s case. Information uncovered through a FOIA request can help a person piece together their immigration history, assess the risk of applying for a current immigration benefit, and determine what relief might be possible if facing removal proceedings.<br \/>\nThis practice advisory will review recent changes and current practice in filing FOIA requests with DHS and with the different offices within DHS. Since January 22, 2026, all have transitioned exclusively to online filing. The only exception is for persons who lack internet access, such as incarcerated requestors, who may still file on paper, by mail.<\/p>\n<p>      Downloads<\/p>\n<p>            File<\/p>\n<p> final formattted sept 10 FOIA PA.pdf<\/p>\n<p>            Audience<br \/>\n              Practitioners<\/p>\n<h2>Key Highlights<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Stay informed about the latest updates to government benefit programs<\/li>\n<li>Check your eligibility and learn how to apply<\/li>\n<li>Access official resources and application portals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What This Means for You<\/h2>\n<p>This update may affect individuals and families currently receiving or applying for government assistance programs. We encourage you to review the details and consult official sources for the most accurate information.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Apply or Learn More<\/h2>\n<p>Visit the official source for complete details, eligibility requirements, and application instructions:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilrc.org\/resources\/foia-requests-dhs-overview-and-updates-2025-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read the full article at Immigrant Legal Resource Center | ILRC &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilrc.org\/resources\/foia-requests-dhs-overview-and-updates-2025-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Immigrant Legal Resource Center | ILRC<\/a> | Published: Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:11:45 +0000<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>For the most up-to-date information on government benefit programs, always verify details on official .gov websites.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FOIA Requests at DHS: Overview and Updates from 2025-2026 Asylum Citizenship and Naturalization Family-Based Immigrant Youth ddelacruz Mon, 09\/14\/2026 &#8211; 08:11 Publication Date Sep 14, 2026 Share FOIA provides an indispensable tool to immigrants and immigration practitioners because a FOIA request can reveal critical information about procedural and legal history in an individual\u2019s case. 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