2019 DOS Waiver Stats
| Tracking # |
F-2022-01575 |
| Submitted | Nov. 16, 2021 |
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From: Jeremy Jong
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. Any statistics, tables, or figures, reflecting the total waivers under section 212(d)(3)(A)(i) of the Immigration and Naturalization Act recommended for approval and denial by DOS in Fiscal Year 2019 broken down by total number recommended for approval and total number recommended for denial.
2. Any statistics, tables, or figures, reflecting the total waivers under section 212(d)(3)(A)(i) of the Immigration and Naturalization Act recommended for approval and denial for individuals subject to any drug related inadmissibility ground (sections 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(II) and 212(a)(2)(C) by DOS in Fiscal Year 2019 broken down by total number recommended for approval and total number recommended for denial.
3. Any guidance or memoranda regarding DOS recommendations pursuant of section 212(d)(3)(A)(i) of the Immigration and Naturalization Act.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Al Otro Lado
From: U.S. Department of State
Thank you for filing your FOIA request online on 11/17/2021. Here is a review of your request.
The records I request can be described as follows:
To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:1. Any statistics, tables, or figures, reflecting the total waivers under section 212(d)(3)(A)(i) of the Immigration and Naturalization Act recommended for approval and denial by DOS in Fiscal Year 2019 broken down by total number recommended for approval and total number recommended for denial.2. Any statistics, tables, or figures, reflecting the total waivers under section 212(d)(3)(A)(i) of the Immigration and Naturalization Act recommended for approval and denial for individuals subject to any drug related inadmissibility ground (sections 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(II) and 212(a)(2)(C) by DOS in Fiscal Year 2019 broken down by total number recommended for approval and total number recommended for denial.3. Any guidance or memoranda regarding DOS recommendations pursuant of section 212(d)(3)(A)(i) of the Immigration and Naturalization Act.The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.Sincerely,Al Otro LadoUpload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
The time period of my request is from 01/01/2019 to 11/17/2021
I am An individual seeking information for personal use and not for commercial use.
I am willing to pay $25 for my request.
My additional comments are as follows:
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From: Jeremy Jong
I would like to revise this request to the following:
1. Any statistics, tables, or figures, reflecting the total waivers under section 212(d)(3)(A)(i) of the Immigration and Naturalization Act recommended for approval and denial by DOS in Fiscal Year 2020 broken down by total number recommended for approval and total number recommended for denial.
2. Any statistics, tables, or figures, reflecting the total waivers under section 212(d)(3)(A)(i) of the Immigration and Naturalization Act recommended for approval and denial for individuals subject to any drug related inadmissibility ground (sections 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(II) and 212(a)(2)(C) by DOS in Fiscal Year 2020 broken down by total number recommended for approval and total number recommended for denial.
3. Any guidance or memoranda regarding DOS recommendations pursuant of section 212(d)(3)(A)(i) of the Immigration and Naturalization Act.
From: U.S. Department of State
**THIS EMAIL BOX IS NOT MONITORED, PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL.** Ms.Otro Lado: This email responds to yourNovember 17, 2021, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. § 552) request received by the U.S. Department of State,Office of Information Programs and Services on November 17, 2021, regarding 1. Any statistics, tables, or figures, reflecting the total waivers under section 212(d)(3)(A)(i) of the Immigration and Naturalization Act recommended for approval and denial by DOS in Fiscal Year 2019 broken down by total number recommended for approval and total number recommended for denial. 2. Any statistics, tables, or figures, reflecting the total waivers under section 212(d)(3)(A)(i) of the Immigration and Naturalization Act recommended for approval and denial for individuals subject to any drug related inadmissibility ground (sections 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(II) and 212(a)(2)(C) by DOS in Fiscal Year 2019 broken down by total number recommended for approval and total number recommended fordenial. 3. Any guidance or memoranda regarding DOS recommendations pursuant of section 212(d)(3)(A)(i) of the Immigration and Naturalization Act (Date Range for Record Search: From 1/1/2019 To 11/17/2021). This Office assigned your request the subject reference number. This Office denies your request, as currently written, because itdoes not reasonably describe the records sought. request mustreasonably describe the Department records that are sought to enable Departmentpersonnel to begin a search for responsive records. Such details may include the subject,timeframe, names of any individuals involved, a contract number (ifapplicable), and reasons why the requester believes the Department may haverecords regarding the subject of the request. See 22 CFR 171.4(b). If you are not satisfied with thisOffice’s determination in response to your request, you may administrativelyappeal to: Appeals Officer, Office of InformationPrograms and Services, U.S. Department of State, 2201 C Street, NW, Room B266,Washington, D.C. 20520; or facsimile at 202-485-1718. Your appeal must be postmarked orelectronically transmitted within 90 days of the date of this email. If you have any questionsregarding your request, please contact our FOIA Requester Service Center or ourFOIA Public Liaison by email at FOIAstatus@state.gov or telephone at 202-261-8484. Additionally, youmay contact the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) at theNational Archives and Records Administration to inquire about the FOIAmediation services they offer. Thecontact information for OGIS is as follows: Office of Government InformationServices, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road-OGIS,College Park, Maryland 20740-6001, email at ogis@nara.gov; telephone at202-741-5770; toll free at 1-877-684-6448; or facsimile at 202-741-5769. Sincerely, R. Yousef, for Kellie N. Robinson Chief, Requester Liaison Division (Acting) FOIA Program Manager/FOIA Public Liaison U.S. Department of State Office of Information Programs and Services **THIS EMAIL BOX IS NOT MONITORED, PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL.**
From: Jeremy Jong
We hereby appeal the agency's decision as the “the agency is able to determine precisely what records are being requested.” Kowalczyk v. Dep’t. of Justice, 73 F.3d 386, 388 (D.C. Cir. 1996).
From: U.S. Department of State
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 17, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2022-01575.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Ms. Otro Lado,
This is in response to your email below.
Our records indicate that you were advised via email dated December 9, 2021, that FOIA Case Control Number F-2022-01575 was denied because it was not reasonably described. This request has been closed in our electronic records system. As it appears you did not receive this email, a copy is attached for your reference.
Please note that a request must reasonably describe the records sought to enable Department personnel to begin a search for responsive records. Such details may include the subject, timeframe, names of any individuals involved, type of records, and the reason(s) why you believe the Department may have records regarding the subject of the request.
If you wish to request Department of State records, you may submit a new FOIA request that clearly describes the records you seek.
Regards,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
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