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USCIS · Systems and processing · Request IRW-078

Rules on generative AI and exceptions for FOIA work

This request asks for USCIS Office of Information Technology policies on using generative AI (computer tools that write text or answer questions), including versions and effective dates, since January 1, 2025. It also asks for the process for getting a waiver or exception and for any decisions on FOIA-program exception applications.

Why it matters
These records would show what rules applied to AI tools and whether the FOIA program asked for exceptions.
ProcessingExtension invoked 23 business days since filing (33 calendar days)

Figures as of Oct 17, 2026. Check after Nov 16, 2026: if you are reading later than that, these figures may be out of date.

These figures are more than 30 days old. They may not reflect what has happened since Oct 17, 2026.

Extension invoked
USCIS told the requester it would invoke the 10-working-day "unusual circumstances" extension the law allows (5 U.S.C. 552(a)(6)(B)). What an extension means

Timeline

  1. FiledSep 14, 2026
  2. Acknowledged by USCISOct 7, 2026
  3. Final responseNot yet received

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Template T-56
Office of Information Technology policies governing or restricting generative artificial intelligence use that were in effect at any time from January 1, 2025 through the search date, including relevant policy versions and effective dates; the associated waiver or exception procedures; and FOIA-program exception applications and decisions granting, denying, or conditioning those applications during that period.
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