Everglow Investment Scheme
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| Tracking # |
COW2017001373 |
| Submitted | Nov. 4, 2017 |
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From: Taylor-Scott Amarel
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
I am requesting documents matching the following characteristics be released to me:
1.) Documents, emails, attachments, or memos from January 1, 2013 to Present day;
2.) Sent, received, or copied to dhsexecsec@hq.dhs.gov or USCIS.ImmigrantInvestorProgram@uscis.dhs.gov; and
3.) Containing any of the following non-case-sensitive strings: “Iconic Caribbean” OR "Peurto Rico";
Should you need additional information, documents, or guidance, please let me know BEFORE closing my request. Furthermore, unless every letter in the requested documents is except from disclosure, do not redact an entire email or record in its entirety. Only redact exempt information such as, emails, phone number, names, personal information, etc.
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,
Taylor-Scott Amarel
From: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
An acknowledgement letter, stating the request is being processed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 4, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #COW2017001373.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Your request COW2017001373 is open and is in line to be processed, it is on day 25 of an estimated 113 day wait time (excluding weekends and holidays)
Thanks,
FOIA, USCIS
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 4, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #COW2017001373.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 4, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #COW2017001373.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Your request COW2017001373 is open and is in line to be processed, it is on day 69 of an estimated 116 day wait time (excluding weekends and holidays)
Thanks,
FOIA, USCIS
A
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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. 4, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #COW2017001373.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Your request COW2017001373 is open and is in line to be processed.
Thanks,
FOIA, USCIS
A
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. 4, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #COW2017001373.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Per our records, this request was created on November 14, 2017 under COW2017001373. The acknowledgement letter was printed on this same date and mailed to the address provided to us. The current average processing timeframe for Track 2 requests is 124 days business days, which excludes weekends and Federal holidays. You may wish to continue to check the status of your request by visiting https://egov.uscis.gov/foiawebstatus/index.jsp#main-content and entering your control number.
Best regards,
FOIA Program Branch
United States Citizenship & Immigration Services
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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. 4, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #COW2017001373.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Your request COW2017001373 is open and is in line to be processed.
Thanks,
FOIA, USCIS
A
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. 4, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #COW2017001373.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
COW2017001373 is open and inline to be processed.
Thanks,
FOIA, USCIS
A
From: Taylor-Scott Amarel
Thank you, I appreciate the update.
From: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
COW2017001373 is open and inline to be processed.
Thanks,
FOIA, USCIS
A
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. 4, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #COW2017001373.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Your request COW2017001373 is open and is in line to be processed.
Thanks,
FOIA, USCIS
A
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. 4, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #COW2017001373.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
COW2017001373 is open and inline to be processed.
Thanks,
FOIA, USCIS
A
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. 4, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #COW2017001373.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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. 4, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #COW2017001373.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Your request COW2017001373 is open and is in line to be processed.
Thanks,
FOIA, USCIS
A
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. 4, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #COW2017001373.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
COW2017001373 is open and inline to be processed.
Thanks,
FOIA, USCIS
A
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. 4, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #COW2017001373.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Your request is still in line for processing. The records for processing are voluminous and will be processed in turn.
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. 4, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #COW2017001373.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
I am providing you with a link to check your status online. You may check the status of your FOIA request at https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/freedom-information-and-privacy-act-foia/foia-request-status-check-average-processing-times/check-status-foia-requestonline,. Click on "FOIA Request Status Check" located on the left side of the web page under "Other Services", and follow the instructions. By checking your status online, this frees up our staff to process pending requests.
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. 4, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #COW2017001373.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
You may check the status of your FOIA request online, at www.uscis.gov/FOIA. Click the “Check Status of Request” button in the middle of the web page or “FOIA Request Status Check & Average Processing Times” on the left side under “Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (FOIA).” Then click “FOIA Check Status of Request” at the bottom of the page and follow the instructions given. You will need your NRC Control Number which is located at the top of your Acknowledgement Letter (begins with “NRC”).
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Raymond N. Hyson
• Raymond.N.Hyson@uscis.dhs.gov<mailto:Raymond.N.Hyson@uscis.dhs.gov>
Government Information Specialist | Department of Homeland Security |
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services |
Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate |
National Records Center | Significant Interest Group |
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. 4, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #COW2017001373.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
I am providing you with a link to check your status online. You may check the status of your FOIA request at https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/freedom-information-and-privacy-act-foia/foia-request-status-check-average-processing-times/check-status-foia-requestonline,. Click on "FOIA Request Status Check" located on the left side of the web page under "Other Services", and follow the instructions. By checking your status online, this frees up our staff to process pending requests.
From: Taylor-Scott Amarel
Thank you very much, these records are of the utmost importance to the public, especially with the national immigration debate. I hope the records can be disclosed shortly.
From: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
I am providing you with a link to check your status online. You may check the status of your FOIA request at https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/freedom-information-and-privacy-act-foia/foia-request-status-check-average-processing-times/check-status-foia-requestonline,. Click on "FOIA Request Status Check" located on the left side of the web page under "Other Services", and follow the instructions. By checking your status online, this frees up our staff to process pending requests.
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. 4, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #COW2017001373.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Mr. Amarel,
I am providing you with a link to check your status online. You may check the status of your FOIA request at https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/freedom-information-and-privacy-act-foia/foia-request-status-check-average-processing-times/check-status-foia-requestonline,. Click on "FOIA Request Status Check" located on the left side of the web page under "Other Services", and follow the instructions. By checking your status online, this frees up our staff to process pending requests.
Lennard A. Thomas, MHS
Government Information Specialist
Special Interest Group (SIG)
National Records Center, FOIA Operations
DHS I USCIS I IRIS
Email: lennard.a.thomas@uscis.dhs.gov<mailto:lennard.a.thomas@uscis.dhs.gov>
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WARNING: This document is FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (FOUO). It contains information that may be exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552). This document is to be controlled, handled, transmitted, distributed, and disposed of in accordance with DHS policy relating to Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) information and is not to be released to the public or other personnel who do not have a valid "need-to-know" without prior approval from the originator.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
FOIA Office
P. O. Box 648010
Lee's Summit, MO 64064-8010
May 1, 2019
This is a follow up to request number COW2017001373:
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. 4, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #COW2017001373.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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On April 1, 2019:
I am providing you with a link to check your status online. You may check the status of your FOIA request at https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/freedom-information-and-privacy-act-foia/foia-request-status-check-average-processing-times/check-status-foia-requestonline,. Click on "FOIA Request Status Check" located on the left side of the web page under "Other Services", and follow the instructions. By checking your status online, this frees up our staff to process pending requests.
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On March 31, 2019:
Thank you very much, these records are of the utmost importance to the public, especially with the national immigration debate. I hope the records can be disclosed shortly.
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On March 29, 2019:
I am providing you with a link to check your status online. You may check the status of your FOIA request at https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/freedom-information-and-privacy-act-foia/foia-request-status-check-average-processing-times/check-status-foia-requestonline,. Click on "FOIA Request Status Check" located on the left side of the web page under "Other Services", and follow the instructions. By checking your status online, this frees up our staff to process pending requests.
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On Feb. 26, 2019:
You may check the status of your FOIA request online, at www.uscis.gov/FOIA<http://www.uscis.gov/FOIA>. Click the “Check Status of Request” button in the middle of the web page or “FOIA Request Status Check & Average Processing Times” on the left side under “Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (FOIA).” Then click “FOIA Check Status of Request” at the bottom of the page and follow the instructions given. You will need your NRC Control Number which is located at the top of your Acknowledgement Letter (begins with “NRC”).
[FOIA/PA Overview]<https://www.uscis.gov/node/42204>[How to File a FOIA/PA Request]<https://www.uscis.gov/node/41609>
[cid:image004.png@01D4CDF8.C3C1F9C0][Check Status of Request]<https://www.uscis.gov/node/41604>[USCIS Electronic Reading Room]<https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/electronic-reading-room>
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Raymond N. Hyson
• Raymond.N.Hyson@uscis.dhs.gov<mailto:Raymond.N.Hyson@uscis.dhs.gov<mailto:Raymond.N.Hyson@uscis.dhs.gov%3cmailto:Raymond.N.Hyson@uscis.dhs.gov>>
Government Information Specialist | Department of Homeland Security |
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services |
Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate |
National Records Center | Significant Interest Group |
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On Jan. 22, 2019:
I am providing you with a link to check your status online. You may check the status of your FOIA request at https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/freedom-information-and-privacy-act-foia/foia-request-status-check-average-processing-times/check-status-foia-requestonline,. Click on "FOIA Request Status Check" located on the left side of the web page under "Other Services", and follow the instructions. By checking your status online, this frees up our staff to process pending requests.
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On Nov. 4, 2017:
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
I am requesting documents matching the following characteristics be released to me:
1.) Documents, emails, attachments, or memos from January 1, 2013 to Present day;
2.) Sent, received, or copied to dhsexecsec@hq.dhs.gov<mailto:dhsexecsec@hq.dhs.gov> or USCIS.ImmigrantInvestorProgram@uscis.dhs.gov<mailto:USCIS.ImmigrantInvestorProgram@uscis.dhs.gov>; and
3.) Containing any of the following non-case-sensitive strings: “Iconic Caribbean” OR "Peurto Rico";
Should you need additional information, documents, or guidance, please let me know BEFORE closing my request. Furthermore, unless every letter in the requested documents is except from disclosure, do not redact an entire email or record in its entirety. Only redact exempt information such as, emails, phone number, names, personal information, etc.
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,
Taylor-Scott Amarel
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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. 4, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #COW2017001373.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
In order to check the status of your FOIA request please access the below hyperlink and type in your case number. Your case number is in the acknowledgement letter we mailed to you.
check-status-foia-request<https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/freedom-information-and-privacy-act-foia/foia-request-status-check-average-processing-times/check-status-foia-request>
Thank you,
FOIA staff
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. 4, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #COW2017001373.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Your request is currently:
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You may check the status of your request at time by going to the following website: https://first.uscis.gov/#/check-status.
Karl Bloom
Government Information Specialist
FOIA/PA Division
National Records Center
150 Space Center Loop, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064
Immigration Records and Identity Services (IRIS)
(816) 350-5621
e-mail: karl.d.bloom@uscis.dhs.gov<mailto:karl.d.bloom@uscis.dhs.gov>
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In the office Thursday
WARNING This document is FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (FOUO). It contains information that may be exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552). This document is to be controlled, handled, transmitted, distributed, and disposed of in accordance with DHS policy relating to Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) information and is not to be released to the public or other personnel who do not have a valid "need-to-know" without prior approval from the originator. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the originator for disposition instructions.
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From: Taylor-Scott Amarel
Thank you very much, I appreciate the update and look forward to receiving the requested documents.
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. 4, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #COW2017001373.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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. 4, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #COW2017001373.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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. 4, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #COW2017001373.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
A copy of documents responsive to the request.
From: Taylor-Scott Amarel
Hi,
Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Taylor-Scott Amarel
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