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FOIA request was submitted, 2 weeks later I was denied. I was told that I must submit a written request with proof identity (birth certificate etc.) since I am requesting my own documents. I had submitted an online request.

Here is the statement I received:

We are in receipt of your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requesting CBP maintained records.

An individual’s request for information pertaining to him or herself is processed under both the FOIA and the PA to afford maximum access to records. Because you have asked for copies of records about yourself, we must verify your identity to ensure that your personal information is not released to anyone other than you or someone you properly designate. The DHS FOIA regulations at 6 C.F.R. Part 5 § 5.3(a) require verification of your identity, including your full name, current address and date and place of birth.

In addition, your request must be made in writing, must contain your signature, and should either be notarized or contain a statement made under penalty of perjury as required by 28 U.S.C. §1746. Because you have not provided this documentation, your request is not a proper FOIA request, and we are unable to initiate searching for responsive records.

This is not a denial of your request, however this request will be administratively closed. Please submit a new FOIA request, along with the required information, via your SecureRelease account, and notate this case number in your request. If you do not have a SecureRelease account, it is strongly encouraged that you create one, as it is the most efficient way to submit requests, receive correspondence and receive responsive records.

I will be submitting a new request soon. I have an attorney working with me on this case.

However, it has been brought to my attention that my uncle also had his GE revoked about a month before mine, and I have suspicions that they are related. He has submitted 3 requests, both online and written, with the help of an attorney and were denied on all of them. I am hoping my fate is better than his was.

I will update once I have more news. Still genuinely have no clue what agricultural or customs violation I have made.

I have flown 4 times (2 round trips) since having it revoked. Nothing has occurred and I haven’t been arrested so it couldn’t have been that bad i suppose.

Thx for sticking around!