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[[United States of America | [[United States of America|United States of America]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Naturalization and Citizenship|U.S. Naturalizations]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Naturalization_Terms_and_Acronyms]] | ||
'''A-Files:''' Also known as alien files. See alien files. | '''A-Files:''' Also known as alien files. See alien files. | ||
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'''Denization: '''A type of naturalization used to obtain land. You could buy and sell land, but could not hold public office. There were no political privileges associated with denization. | '''Denization: '''A type of naturalization used to obtain land. You could buy and sell land, but could not hold public office. There were no political privileges associated with denization. | ||
'''Derivative naturalization: '''Applied to women and children. Children automatically become citizens if their father naturalized. From 1855 to 1922, women became citizens if they married a U.S. citizen, or he naturalized while they were married. There is no paperwork created when a person naturalized through derivative naturalization. | '''Derivative naturalization: '''Applied to women and children. Children automatically become citizens if their father naturalized. From 1855 to 1922, women became citizens if they married a U.S. citizen, or he naturalized while they were married. There is no paperwork created when a person naturalized through derivative naturalization. After 1929, a certificate of derivative citizenship could be obtained to prove derivative citzenship. | ||
'''Final papers:''' Another name for the petition. See petition. | '''Final papers:''' Another name for the petition. See petition. | ||
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'''FOIA: '''Abbreviation for Freedom of Information Act. See Freedom of Information Act. | '''FOIA: '''Abbreviation for Freedom of Information Act. See Freedom of Information Act. | ||
'''Freedom of Information Act: '''Also known as FOIA. | '''Freedom of Information Act: '''Also known as FOIA. It is the form used to obtain naturalization records not included in the [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD;vgnextoid=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD Genealogy Program] provided by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).Use this form for naturalization records created after 1956. For more information visit the [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=6f2a4154d7b3d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD;vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD USCIS website]. | ||
'''Genealogy Program: '''The [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=0b03299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD;vgnextchannel=0b03299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD Genealogy Program] was set up by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to assist the public obtain copies of post 1906 naturalization records. There is a $20 fee for the index search. Records are $20 for copies of microfilmed records and $35 for copies of textual records. [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=5a76299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD;vgnextchannel=5a76299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD Genealogy Program FAQ] | '''Genealogy Program: '''The [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=0b03299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD;vgnextchannel=0b03299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD Genealogy Program] was set up by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to assist the public obtain copies of post 1906 naturalization records. There is a $20 fee for the index search. Records are $20 for copies of microfilmed records and $35 for copies of textual records. [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=5a76299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD;vgnextchannel=5a76299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD Genealogy Program FAQ] | ||
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'''Immigration and Naturalization Service: '''Also known as INS. The Immigration and Naturalization Service was created on June 10, 1933 from the Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization. It was changed to Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) on March 1, 2003 and to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on November 1, 2003. | '''Immigration and Naturalization Service: '''Also known as INS. The Immigration and Naturalization Service was created on June 10, 1933 from the Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization. It was changed to Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) on March 1, 2003 and to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on November 1, 2003. | ||
'''INS: '''Also known as Immigration and Naturalization Service. See Immigration and Naturalization Service. | '''INS: '''Also known as Immigration and Naturalization Service. See Immigration and Naturalization Service. | ||
'''Intention:''' Nickname for declaration of intention. See declaration of intention. | '''Intention:''' Nickname for declaration of intention. See declaration of intention. | ||
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'''Oath of allegiance: '''This type of naturalization during the colonial period was used to renounce all former country loyalties. This gave the immigrant full privileges, including voting and holding public office. In later years, the oath of allegiance was given to the alien to sign when naturalizing. It can be found on declarations of intention, petitions, and sometimes as a separate form. | '''Oath of allegiance: '''This type of naturalization during the colonial period was used to renounce all former country loyalties. This gave the immigrant full privileges, including voting and holding public office. In later years, the oath of allegiance was given to the alien to sign when naturalizing. It can be found on declarations of intention, petitions, and sometimes as a separate form. | ||
'''PA:''' Abbreviation found on the US censuses from 1900 to 1930. PA is an abbreviation for "first papers. | '''PA:''' Abbreviation found on the US censuses from 1900 to 1930. PA is an abbreviation for "first papers. The alien has filed his declaration of intention, and is in the process of naturalizing. | ||
'''Petition: '''Also known as "second papers" or "final papers." The petition was the final naturalization document submitted by the immigrant. From 1790 to 1824 there was a 3 year waiting period before the Petition could be submitted to the court. In 1824, the waiting period changed to 2 years. | '''Petition: '''Also known as "second papers" or "final papers." The petition was the final naturalization document submitted by the immigrant. From 1790 to 1824 there was a 3 year waiting period before the Petition could be submitted to the court. In 1824, the waiting period changed to 2 years. | ||
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'''Registry files: '''These files were created for aliens who arrived before 1924, when no arrival record could be found. Registry files contain a certificate of registry, proof of residence, and employment records. These files, dated 1929-1944, can be obtained from the [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3b14d5b07655b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD;vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD USCIS Genealogy Program]. | '''Registry files: '''These files were created for aliens who arrived before 1924, when no arrival record could be found. Registry files contain a certificate of registry, proof of residence, and employment records. These files, dated 1929-1944, can be obtained from the [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3b14d5b07655b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD;vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD USCIS Genealogy Program]. | ||
'''Report and registry:''' From 1798 to 1828, a new immigrant was required to appear before a local court and register his arrival in the United States. For more information, click [[ | '''Report and registry:''' From 1798 to 1828, a new immigrant was required to appear before a local court and register his arrival in the United States. For more information, click [[United States Naturalization and Citizenship#Report_and_Registry.2C_1798-1828]]. | ||
'''Second papers:''' Another name for the petition. See petition. | '''Second papers:''' Another name for the petition. See petition. | ||