G-28 Data and Statistics
| Tracking # |
COW2013000793 |
| Submitted | Oct. 5, 2013 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Jay Gairson
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
A copy of all data, statistics, and reports including performance data, studies, and other processing information related to Form G-28. The desired information is similar to that provided in the public state-wide receipts and approvals for all form types, except the request is for data and statistics related to Form G-28 which is Notice of Entry of Appearance as attorney. This request is filed in order to find data on how many cases, what types of cases, and where (by locality/region/field office/etc) G-28s are entered. If it is unclear what is requested, then a list of all reports and studies performed by USCIS and DHS regarding immigration cases - especially ones involving attorneys and BIA accredited representatives - is requested.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, 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,
Jay Gairson
From: Jay Gairson
Apologies for not including a timeline for the above request. The documents requested in the aforementioned request should range between fiscal year 2010 and 2013.
From: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
An acknowledgement letter, stating the request is being processed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 5, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #COW2013000793.
Thank you for your help.
From: Baugher, Jeffery T
Mr. Gairson,
I am attaching a copy of your Status Letter, as requested. Please let me know if I can assist further.
Thank you,
Jeff Baugher
Government Information Specialist
National Records Center
FOIA/PA
816-350-5500 x5-5158
Jeffery.t.baugher@uscis.dhs.gov
SIG …fulfilling the promise of openness
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.
From: Baugher, Jeffery T
Mr. Gairson,
I am attaching a copy of your Status Letter, as requested. Please let me know if I can assist further.
Thank you,
Jeff Baugher
Government Information Specialist
National Records Center
FOIA/PA
816-350-5500 x5-5158
Jeffery.t.baugher@uscis.dhs.gov
SIG …fulfilling the promise of openness
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.
From: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
An acknowledgement letter, stating the request is being processed.
From: Jay Gairson
This notice is being sent to you to notify you that I am submitting an appeal on this case. I have prepared an appeal of the fee waiver denial on this request #COW2013000793 and have consolidated the fee waiver denial appeal with the fee waiver denials on requests COW2013000745, COW2013000838, and COW2013000796. The consolidated appeal is being sent under a separate heading from this message.
Sincerely,
Jay Gairson
From: Baugher, Jeffery T
Mr. Gairson,
Thank you for the e-mail. I have made notes in the below mentioned cases and will place them on hold until your appeal process is complete.
Thank you,
Jeff Baugher
Government Information Specialist
National Records Center
FOIA/PA
816-350-5500 x5-5158
Jeffery.t.baugher@uscis.dhs.gov
SIG …fulfilling the promise of openness
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.
From: Baugher, Jeffery T
Good Afternoon Mr. Gairson,
It appears your "waiver of fees" appeal request (APP2013001829) has been denied in association with your FOIA request COW2013000745. Please respond to this e-mail, stating you are committing to pay any fees associated with your request.
This case will be administratively closed on Friday, February 21, 2014 if we do not receive the "commitment to pay."
Thank you for your time.
Jeff Baugher
Government Information Specialist
National Records Center
FOIA/PA
816-350-5500 x5-5158
Jeffery.t.baugher@uscis.dhs.gov
SIG …fulfilling the promise of openness
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.
From: Jay Gairson
This is FOIA Request # COW2013000793, NOT # COW2013000745. You denied the appeal on # COW2013000745 because you believe the information on that case is not in the public interest.
You have not addressed the elements of the appeal as related to this case. Therefore, administratively closing it is inappropriate.
Furthermore, you have not addressed in the other appeal why you think it is not in the public interest or why you think it is primarily in my commercial interest. Mere allegations without analysis are insufficient.
From: Baugher, Jeffery T
Good Afternoon Mr. Gairson,
It appears your "waiver of fees" appeal request (APP2013001829) has been denied in association with your FOIA request COW2013000745. Please respond to this e-mail, stating you are committing to pay any fees associated with your request.
This case will be administratively closed on Friday, February 21, 2014 if we do not receive the "commitment to pay."
Thank you for your time.
Jeff Baugher
Government Information Specialist
National Records Center
FOIA/PA
816-350-5500 x5-5158
Jeffery.t.baugher@uscis.dhs.gov<mailto:Jeffery.t.baugher@uscis.dhs.gov>
SIG ...fulfilling the promise of openness
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.
Jeff Baugher
Government Information Specialist
National Records Center
FOIA/PA
816-350-5500 x5-5158
Jeffery.t.baugher@uscis.dhs.gov<mailto:Jeffery.t.baugher@uscis.dhs.gov>
SIG ...fulfilling the promise of openness
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.
From: Jay Gairson
This is FOIA Request # COW2013000793, NOT # COW2013000745. Response APP2013001829 does not include a reference to this case (although the original appeal did consolidate them). You denied the appeal on # COW2013000745 because you believe the information on that case is not in the public interest. Are you now telling me that G-28 data is not in the public interest?
You have not addressed the elements of the appeal as related to this case. Therefore, administratively closing it is inappropriate.
Furthermore, you have not addressed in the other appeal why you think it is not in the public interest or why you think it is primarily in my commercial interest. Mere allegations without analysis are insufficient.
From: Jay Gairson
Greetings:
In order to avoid delays while I pursue alternative remedies due to the appeal denial, I hereby state that I am willing to pay up to $50 in costs and request an estimate of any remaining fees that may need to be paid by category if fees are to exceed $50.
By authorizing payment up to $50, I do not waive my argument or belief that I qualify for a fee waiver.
Thank you,
Jay Gairson
From: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
A letter stating the request for reduced or waived fees has been rejected.
From: Jay Gairson
Please provide me with information as to the estimated cost of production. I request this information under protest and reserve the right to pursue judicial remedies.
Sincerely,
Jay Gairson
From: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
A letter stating the requester must agree to or prepay assessed or estimated fees in order for the agency to continue processing the request.
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