Modi Visa Denial Letters
| Tracking # |
F-2015-06916 |
| Submitted | March 26, 2015 |
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From: Alex Richardson
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
A copy of the letter addressed to Narendra Modi in 2005 formally informing him of the U.S. Government's decision to deny his A2 visa and to revoke his B1/B2 visa.
Any communication sent by Narendra Modi or a representative to the U.S. Government in relation to this issue.
In the event that the contents of any of the requested documents are classified under Executive Order 13526, I also make the following additional requests:
I am requesting that each document be considered individually and released as fully as possible.
Pursuant to section 1.2 of Executive Order 13526, I am requesting the level of classification of this information and its existence/nonexistence.
Pursuant to section 1.3 of Executive Order 13526, I am requesting the specific authority which classified this information.
Pursuant to section 1.4 of Executive Order 13526, I am requesting the specific classification categories of this information, as well as an identification or description of the damage to national security which the disclosure of this information would produce.
Pursuant to section 1.5 of Executive Order 13526, I am requesting the specific duration of time for which this classification will stand.
Pursuant to section 1.6 of Executive Order 13526, I am requesting all classification markings about this information, including (1) one of the three classification levels defined in section 1.2 of Executive Order 13526, (2) the identity, by name and position, or by personal identifier, of the original classification authority, (3) the agency and office of origin, if not otherwise evident, (4) declassification instructions, and (5) a concise reason for classification that, at a minimum, cites the applicable classification categories in section 1.4 of Executive Order 13526.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, and is not being made 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,
Alex Richardson
From: Department of State
A letter stating the request for reduced or waived fees has been accepted.
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 March 26, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
From: FOIA Request
Your query has been forwarded to the FOIA Requester Status mailbox for reply.
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From: FOIA Status
Dear Alex Richardson,
This is in reference to your e-mail dated April 27, 2015, inquiring about the status of your Freedom of Information Act request. Please be advised that your request has been received in the Office of Information Programs and Services (IPS). Your request has been assigned case control number F-2015-06916 in our system. Your request has been forwarded to a team for further processing. As soon as the search process begins, we will be able to provide you with an estimated completion date for your request.
If you have any questions regarding the status of your request, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center on 202-261-8484 and refer to your case control number.
Sincerely,
Charlotte W. Duckett
U.S. Department of State
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From: Alex Richardson
Hi Ms. Duckett,
Thanks for your reply, I look forward to hearing from you!
Best,
Alex Richardson
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 March 26, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #F-2015-06916.
Thank you for your help.
From: FOIA Status
Mr. Alex Richardson–At this time the estimated completion date(ECD) is June 2016. The Statutory Compliance and Research Division Center initiated a search with the Bureau of South & Central Asian Affairs(SCA) and search is still continuing.
Regards,
Katrina Wood
FOIA Requester Service Center
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 March 26, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #F-2015-06916.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: FOIA Status
Mr. Richardson,
I have contacted the Case Analyst and requested a status update and estimated completion date for your case. The Analyst will contact the bureaus doing the searches and the individuals reviewing the material. This will take some time because each case is different. The search and review time varies. The time depends on the complexity of information requested and the time it takes to review the material.
I hope this information is helpful. If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484, or fax us at (202) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>
Dominique Cotten
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
(202) 261-8484
foiastatus@state.gov
From: FOIA Status
Mr. Richardson,
The Department's electronic case notes indicate the case is still open. The searches are still pending. Each case is different and the processing time depends on the complexity of information requested, the location of the information, and the time it takes to review the records.
The estimated completion date (ECD) for this case is June 30, 2016.
ECDs are subject to change and are "strictly" estimates and not intended to be used as "actual" dates of completion, due to various extenuating factors, which are beyond the control of the Branch, which may or may not include coordination with other Agencies during the process (referrals, concurrences, etc.). Interim release dates are provided, as applicable.
I hope this information is helpful. If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484, or fax us at (202) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov.
Dominique Cotten
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
(202) 261-8484
foiastatus@state.gov
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 March 26, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #F-2015-06916.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: FOIA Status
Mr. Richardson,
This is in reference to your email's concerning Case: F-2015-06916, regarding the status. The current Estimated Completion date is still June 30, 2016.
I hope this information is helpful. If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484, or fax us at (202) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Regards,
Suzanne B Gardner
Government Information Specialist
Office of Information Programs and Services
Advocacy and Oversight
From: Department of State
The request has been rejected, with the agency stating that the information or document(s) requested are exempt from disclosure.
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