DHS Privacy Notice

AUTHORITIES: The information requested on the gold card petition, and the associated evidence, is collected under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) sections 103, 203, 204, 211 and Title 8, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 204.5.

PURPOSE: The primary purpose for providing the requested information on the gold card petition is to determine eligibility for an immigrant visa based on an unrestricted gift to the United States. DHS uses the information you provide to grant or deny the immigration benefit you are seeking.

DISCLOSURE: The information you provide is voluntary. However, failure to provide the requested information, including your Social Security number (if applicable), and any requested evidence, may delay a final decision or result in denial of your gold card petition.

ROUTINE USES: DHS may, where allowable under relevant confidentiality provisions, share the information you provide on the gold card petition and any additional requested evidence with other Federal, state, local, and foreign government agencies and authorized organizations. DHS follows approved routine uses described in the associated published system of records notices [DHS/USCIS-001 - Alien File, Index, and National File Tracking System, DHS/USCIS-006 Fraud Detection and National Security Records (FDNS), DHS/USCIS-007 - Benefits Information System, DHS/USCIS-018 Immigration Biometric and Background Check (IBBC) System of Records, and DHS/ALL-004 General Information Technology Access Account Records System of Records] and the published privacy impact assessments [DHS/USCIS- PIA-044 Validation Instrument for Business Enterprises (VIBE), DHS/USCIS/PIA-056 USCIS Electronic Immigration System, and DHS/USCIS/PIA-071 myUSCIS Account Experience], which you can find at dhs.gov/privacy. DHS may also share this information, as appropriate, for law enforcement purposes or in the interest of national security.