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= 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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'''Certificate of Citizenship: '''Also known as Certificate of Naturalization. The piece of paper given to the newly naturalized US citizen to prove his US citizenship. Only the Certificate stub is kept in the court. These certificates are often found in home sources. It often states the court the certificate of issued from and is always the same court the Petition was filed.  
'''Certificate of Citizenship: '''Also known as Certificate of Naturalization. The piece of paper given to the newly naturalized US citizen to prove his US citizenship. Only the Certificate stub is kept in the court. These certificates are often found in home sources. It often states the court the certificate of issued from and is always the same court the Petition was filed.  


'''Certificate Files: '''Also known as C-Files. Began with the Basic Naturalization Act of 1906. All persons naturalized between 1906 and 1956 have a C-File with the INS. The C-Files include a copy of the Declaration, Petition, Certificate of Naturalization, and other documents. Files can be obtained from the [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3b14d5b07655b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD USCIS Genealogy Program].  
'''Certificate Files: '''Also known as C-Files. Began with the Basic Naturalization Act of 1906. All persons naturalized between 1906 and 1956 have a C-File with the INS. The C-Files include a copy of the Declaration, Petition, Certificate of Naturalization, and other documents. Files can be obtained from the [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3b14d5b07655b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD USCIS Genealogy Program]. For more details, visit the USCIS webiste about [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=ba5f299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=ba5f299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD Certificate Files].  


'''Certificate of Naturalization: '''Also known as Certificate of Citizenship. The piece of paper given to the newly naturalized US citizen to prove his US citizenship. Only the Certificate stub is kept in the court. These certificates are often found in home sources. It often states the court the certificate of issued from and is always the same court the Petition was filed.  
'''Certificate of Naturalization: '''Also known as Certificate of Citizenship. The piece of paper given to the newly naturalized US citizen to prove his US citizenship. Only the Certificate stub is kept in the court. These certificates are often found in home sources. It often states the court the certificate of issued from and is always the same court the Petition was filed.  
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'''First Papers: '''Another name for Declaration of Intention. See Declaration of Intention.  
'''First Papers: '''Another name for Declaration of Intention. See Declaration of Intention.  


'''FOIA: '''Abbreviation for Freedom of Information Act. See Freedom of Information Act. It is the form used to obtain naturalization records not included in the Genealogy program provided by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. For more information visit the [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=6f2a4154d7b3d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD USCIS website].
'''FOIA: '''Abbreviation for Freedom of Information Act. See Freedom of Information Act. It is the form used to obtain naturalization records not included in the Genealogy program provided by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. For more information visit the [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=6f2a4154d7b3d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD USCIS website].
 
'''Freedom of Information Act: '''Also known as FOIA.  It is the form used to obtain naturalization records not included in the Genealogy program provided by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. For more information visit the USCIS website.


'''Freedom of Information Act: '''Also known as FOIA.&nbsp; It is the form used to obtain naturalization records not included in the Genealogy program provided by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. For more information visit the USCIS website.<br>'''Genealogy Program:&nbsp;'''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 help the public obtain copies of naturalization records that occurred after 1906. There is a $20 fee for the index search. Records are $20 or $35 depending on if they are on microfilm or textual. [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=5a76299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=5a76299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD Genealogy Program FAQ]
'''Genealogy Program:&nbsp;'''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 help the public obtain copies of naturalization records that occurred after 1906. There is a $20 fee for the index search. Records are $20 or $35 depending on if they are on microfilm or textual. [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=5a76299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=5a76299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD Genealogy Program FAQ]  


'''Immigration and Naturalization Service: '''Also known as INS.&nbsp; The Immigration and Naturalization Service was created on June 10, 1933 from the Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization. And was changed to Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services on March 1, 2003. In 2004, it was changed to the current, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services on November 1, 2003. <br>'''INS: '''Also known as Immigration and Naturalization Service.&nbsp; See&nbsp;Immigration and Naturalization Service.&nbsp;
'''Immigration and Naturalization Service: '''Also known as INS.&nbsp; The Immigration and Naturalization Service was created on June 10, 1933 from the Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization. And was changed to Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services on March 1, 2003. In 2004, it was changed to the current, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services on November 1, 2003. <br>'''INS: '''Also known as Immigration and Naturalization Service.&nbsp; See&nbsp;Immigration and Naturalization Service.&nbsp;  


'''Intention:''' Nickname for Declaration of Intention. See Declaration of Intention.  
'''Intention:''' Nickname for Declaration of Intention. See Declaration of Intention.  
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'''Petitions: '''Also known as second papers and final papers. The petition was the final form submitted by the immigrant intending to naturalize. Until 1790 to 1824 there was a 3 year requirement before the Petition could be submitted after the Declaration of Intention. In 1824, the requirement changed to 2 years.  
'''Petitions: '''Also known as second papers and final papers. The petition was the final form submitted by the immigrant intending to naturalize. Until 1790 to 1824 there was a 3 year requirement before the Petition could be submitted after the Declaration of Intention. In 1824, the requirement changed to 2 years.  


Registry Files Report and Registry  
'''Registry Files Report and Registry:'''


'''Second Papers:''' Another name for the Petition. See Petition.  
'''Second Papers:''' Another name for the Petition. See Petition.  


'''USCIS: '''Abbreviation for United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. See United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
'''USCIS: '''Abbreviation for United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. See United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.  


'''United States Citizenship and Immigration Services:&nbsp;'''Also known as USCIS.&nbsp;Created November 1, 2003 from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services. The USCIS houses copies naturalization records created after 1906. Use their [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextoid=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD Genealogy Program] to order naturalization records.  
'''United States Citizenship and Immigration Services:&nbsp;'''Also known as USCIS.&nbsp;Created November 1, 2003 from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services. The USCIS houses copies naturalization records created after 1906. Use their [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextoid=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD Genealogy Program] to order naturalization records.  


'''Visa Files: '''Began with the Immigration Act of 1924. All aliens had to have a Visa to enter the United States. Visas had to be obtained at US Embassies and Consulates abroad. Visa Files contain birth information, parents, children, previous residence and a photograph. Visa files, 1924-1944, can be obtained through the [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextoid=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD USCIS Genealogy Program]. This is the only naturalization related record that contains the names of parents of the immigrant. It also includes the immigrants birth date and place and other information.&nbsp; For more details visit the USCIS&nbsp;webiste about [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=6690299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=6690299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD Visa Files].
'''Visa Files: '''Began with the Immigration Act of 1924. All aliens had to have a Visa to enter the United States. Visas had to be obtained at US Embassies and Consulates abroad. Visa Files contain birth information, parents, children, previous residence and a photograph. Visa files, 1924-1944, can be obtained through the [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextoid=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD USCIS Genealogy Program]. This is the only naturalization related record that contains the names of parents of the immigrant. It also includes the immigrants birth date and place and other information.&nbsp; For more details, visit the USCIS&nbsp;webiste about [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=6690299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=6690299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD Visa Files].
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