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==== Using the Genealogy Program at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services <br> ==== | ==== Using the Genealogy Program at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services <br> ==== | ||
The [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)] has instituted the [http://www.uscis.gov/genealogy Genealogy Program] for public access to immigrant records from 1906 to 1956 created by this agency, formerly Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). | The [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)] has instituted the [http://www.uscis.gov/genealogy Genealogy Program] for public access to immigrant records from 1906 to 1956 created by this agency, formerly Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). Before making a request, review {http://www.uscis.gov/history-and-genealogy/genealogy/requesting-help/record-requests-frequently-asked-questions Genealogy FAQ] and [http://www.uscis.gov/history-and-genealogy/genealogy/avoid-common-errors Genealogy Common Errors] sections. | ||
The following records can be requested [http://www.uscis.gov/history-and-genealogy/genealogy/making-request-online online] or by [http://www.uscis.gov/history-and-genealogy/genealogy/making-request-mail mail]: | The following records can be requested [http://www.uscis.gov/history-and-genealogy/genealogy/making-request-online online] or by [http://www.uscis.gov/history-and-genealogy/genealogy/making-request-mail mail]: | ||
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*[http://www.uscis.gov/history-and-genealogy/genealogy/registry-files-march-2-1929-march-31-1944 Registry Files] from March 2, 1929 to March 31, 1944 | *[http://www.uscis.gov/history-and-genealogy/genealogy/registry-files-march-2-1929-march-31-1944 Registry Files] from March 2, 1929 to March 31, 1944 | ||
*http://www.uscis.gov/history-and-genealogy/genealogy/files-numbered-below-8-million Alien Files (A-files)] numbered below 8 million (A8000000) and documents therein dated prior to May 1, 1951 | *[http://www.uscis.gov/history-and-genealogy/genealogy/files-numbered-below-8-million Alien Files (A-files)] numbered below 8 million] (A8000000) and documents therein dated prior to May 1, 1951 | ||
When ordering by mail, use forms [http://www.uscis.gov/g-1041 G-1041] (for an index search) and [http://www.uscis.gov/g-1041a G-1041a] (for obtaining the record). Do not submit a request for records until you have completed an index search. | When ordering by mail, use forms [http://www.uscis.gov/g-1041 G-1041] (for an index search) and [http://www.uscis.gov/g-1041a G-1041a] (for obtaining the record). Do not submit a request for records until you have completed an index search. | ||
: | When ordering on-line, begin with a [http://www.uscis.gov/history-and-genealogy/genealogy/searching-index valid file number]. Then [http://www.uscis.gov/history-and-genealogy/genealogy/making-request-online make a request on-line]. | ||
Once the form is filled out, include a money order or cashier's check. Cash or a personal check will not be accepted. There are no refunds for incorrect file numbers submitted or for negative results. The mailing address and fee schedule are on the forms. | |||
== Determining if your Ancestor Naturalized == | == Determining if your Ancestor Naturalized == | ||