Years ago I applied for OPT and my petition got denied. Recently I filed a FOIA with EOIR. The lady I spoke to said they checked ALL courts but they didn't find any record with my name. I also filed a FOIA with USCIS using https://www.dhs.gov/dhs-foia-request-submission-form. I filled out the entire form including section "Requesting Personal Records". I checked the box that I'm requesting it for myself, the box for perjury statement, and did my electronic signature. Then, I received a letter from USCIS saying I need to submit "verification of identity" with my full name, address, DOB, and country of birth.
I already filled my full name, address, DOB but nowhere did the form ask for country of birth. My questions:
1- did anyone receive this verification of identity request after using DHS's online submission form?
2- is the country of birth a must requirement for verification of identity?
3- if it is a requirement, then why would DHS create a tool that is missing an element required by USCIS?
4- is it possible that USCIS is asking for verification because they plan on sending me a NTA, and by giving them my country of birth I'm making their job easier to prove alienage?
You again? If you already filed FOIA request with USCIS (using G-689) as you suggested elsewhere, this DHS FOIA request will probably be redundant. 1, Vetification of Identity request is routine. 2, Place and Date of Birth are common questions to verify identifies. 3 and 4, You are thinking too much.
I am going to change your category to immigration so you get answers from the right attorneys. I suggest you be careful giving any information to immigration officials. Anything you submit, especially a "verification" could be used against you. Go see an immigration attorney for help. Don't do this on your own or risk deportation.
You can also get low cost help from the Immigration Legal Assistance Project that is set up through the Los Angeles County Bar Association. They are in downtown L.A. and charge $20 for the consultation.
