diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index e7f2eb4..b6d97e0 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1617,6 +1617,35 @@ corresponding to when the API was available for use.
     ```
     </details>
 
+#### `guiImportFile`
+
+*   Invokes the *Import... (Ctrl+Shift+I)* dialog with an optional file path. Brings up the dialog for user to review the import. Supports all file types that Anki supports. Brings open file dialog if no path is provided. Forward slashes must be used in the path on Windows.
+
+    <details>
+    <summary><i>Sample request:</i></summary>
+
+    ```json
+    {
+        "action": "guiImportFile",
+        "version": 6,
+        "params": {
+            "path": "C:/Users/Desktop/cards.txt"
+        }
+    }
+    ```
+    </details>
+
+    <details>
+    <summary><i>Sample result:</i></summary>
+
+    ```json
+    {
+        "result": null,
+        "error": null
+    }
+    ```
+    </details>
+
 #### `guiExitAnki`
 
 *   Schedules a request to gracefully close Anki. This operation is asynchronous, so it will return immediately and
diff --git a/plugin/__init__.py b/plugin/__init__.py
index 5ca8514..d225c3d 100644
--- a/plugin/__init__.py
+++ b/plugin/__init__.py
@@ -41,6 +41,7 @@ from anki.exporting import AnkiPackageExporter
 from anki.importing import AnkiPackageImporter
 from anki.notes import Note
 from anki.errors import NotFoundError
+from aqt.import_export.importing import import_file, prompt_for_file_then_import
 from aqt.qt import Qt, QTimer, QMessageBox, QCheckBox
 
 from .web import format_exception_reply, format_success_reply
@@ -1852,6 +1853,32 @@ class AnkiConnect:
         return False
 
 
+    @util.api()
+    def guiImportFile(self, path=None):
+        """
+        Open Import File (Ctrl+Shift+I) dialog with provided file path.
+        If no path is given, the user will be prompted to select a file.
+
+        path: string
+            import file path, note on Windows you must use forward slashes.
+        """
+
+        # Bring window to top for user to review import settings.
+        try:
+            # [Step 1/2] set always on top flag, show window (it stays on top for now)
+            self.window().setWindowFlags(self.window().windowFlags() | Qt.WindowStaysOnTopHint)  
+            self.window().show()
+        finally:
+            # [Step 2/2] clear always on top flag, show window (it doesn't stay on top anymore)
+            self.window().setWindowFlags(self.window().windowFlags() & ~Qt.WindowStaysOnTopHint) 
+            self.window().show()
+
+        if path is None:
+            prompt_for_file_then_import(self.window())
+        else:
+            import_file(self.window(), path)
+
+
     @util.api()
     def guiExitAnki(self):
         timer = QTimer()
diff --git a/tests/test_graphical.py b/tests/test_graphical.py
index 6311bb4..ebbedc1 100755
--- a/tests/test_graphical.py
+++ b/tests/test_graphical.py
@@ -28,6 +28,10 @@ def test_guiDeckOverview(setup):
     assert ac.guiDeckOverview(name="test_deck") is True
 
 
+def test_guiImportFile(setup):
+    ac.guiImportFile()
+
+
 class TestAddCards:
     note = {
         "deckName": "test_deck",