Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Handbooks and Guidance

Documents and guide references for DHS employees and executives.

Fiscal Year 2024 FOIA Memorandum for Component Heads

Chief Privacy Officer Memorandum For Component Heads: Fiscal Year 2024 Reminder of Responsibilities and Obligations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Disinformation Governance Board

Records relating to the DHS DGB.

NOTICE: DHS strives to provide equal access to information and data to people with disabilities in accordance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Not all of the documents on this page are fully Section 508 compliant. If you have problems with any of the documents on this page and need assistance, please contact the FOIA Office at 202-343-1743

Affirmation Declaration Documents

Affirmation Declaration Documents for DHS FOIA (OBIM)

Major Information System List

This page contains previous years’ versions of the DHS’ Major Information System List.

CISA Calendars

This page contains the annual calendars for the current Directors of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

Non-Disclosure of Information Protected under 8 U.S.C. Section 1367

Department of Homeland Security instruction on the non-disclosure of information protected under 8 U.S.C. Section 1367. This section protects any information relating to non-citizens, and their beneficiaries, who are seeking or have been approved for immigrant status as (1) battered spouses, children and parents under provisions of Violence Against Women Act (VAWA); (2) victims of a severe form of human trafficking who generally are cooperating with law enforcement authorities; or (3) victims who have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse and are cooperating with law enforcement authorities.

CIS Ombudsman's Recommendations to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services 2006

Recommendations to USCIS and their response for the year 2006.

FPS Management Directives

Directives establishing policies, requirements, and responsibilities related to operations of the Federal Protective Service.

FPS Prohibited Items Program

This directive establishes FPS policy for applying security force countermeasures to mitigate prohibited item entry at Federal properties. It applies to all facilities or properties under the control of the General Services Administration (GSA) and any facilities or properties owned, leased, or occupied by any Federal-agency contracting with FPS to provide security service.