This portal is for DHS OIG records only. To submit requests for DHS Privacy Office or directly to another DHS Component visit https://www.foia.gov or one of the DHS FOIA portals at https://www.dhs.gov/foia-contact-information. To ensure timely processing, requests must be submitted through the appropriate portal.

Welcome to the DHS OIG Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Public Access Link (PAL).

This portal allows members of the public to access previously requested records, submit a FOIA request, and check the status of their outstanding request(s). 

DHS OIG FOIA Library and Reading Rooms

Visit the DHS OIG Reading Room, the records you seek may already be posted publicly.

To Submit a FOIA Request Online

Step 1: To file a FOIA request through Public Access Link (PAL) for the DHS OIG you must click Sign In to register for an account.

Step 2: You will be prompted to sign into Login.gov or create an account with Login.gov if you don’t already have an account.

Step 3: You'll then be redirected back to PAL to finish creating your PAL profile.

Step 4: You may log in to your existing profile by clicking Sign In or use the links provided in the upper corner of this page.

Step 5: After signing in click Submit Request and complete all mandatory fields.

Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

To Check the Status of a FOIA Request

To check the status of your request, Sign In. Once signed in you can send a message to the FOIA Office, or download responsive records once they are delivered.