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'''Alien Registration Forms:''' Began August 1940 with the intent of fingerprinting and documenting all aliens living in the US. This included those 14 and older. These forms contained extensive information about the alien including date of birth, date and port of arrival, occupation, and physical description. To obtain a copy of these forms, it must be ordered from the USCIS through their [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=a9ba4970c722b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD Genealogy Program].  
'''Alien Registration Forms:''' Began August 1940 with the intent of fingerprinting and documenting all aliens living in the US. This included those 14 and older. These forms contained extensive information about the alien including date of birth, date and port of arrival, occupation, and physical description. To obtain a copy of these forms, it must be ordered from the USCIS through their [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=a9ba4970c722b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD Genealogy Program].  
'''C-Files: '''Also known as Certificate Files. See Certificate Files.


'''Certificate of Arrival:''' After 1906 an immigrant was required to submit a certificate of arrival when he petitioned for citizenship in order to prove the length of his residency. This document gives the place of entry, manner of arrival, and the date of arrival. This was kept in the file with the petition.  
'''Certificate of Arrival:''' After 1906 an immigrant was required to submit a certificate of arrival when he petitioned for citizenship in order to prove the length of his residency. This document gives the place of entry, manner of arrival, and the date of arrival. This was kept in the file with the petition.  
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'''Certificate of Registry:''' A certificate created by the INS to document immigrants who arrived prior to July 1, 1924 to the United States and no original arrival record could not be located.  
'''Certificate of Registry:''' A certificate created by the INS to document immigrants who arrived prior to July 1, 1924 to the United States and no original arrival record could not be located.  
'''C-Files: '''Also known as Certificate Files. See Certificate Files.


'''Collective Naturalization:''' This naturalization process was used to naturalize a group of people without using documents. Collective naturalization happened when the United States became a country and all those living in the country (except Native Americans and African Americans) were collectively and automatically made US citizens. Declaration Declaration of Intention 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.  
'''Collective Naturalization:''' This naturalization process was used to naturalize a group of people without using documents. Collective naturalization happened when the United States became a country and all those living in the country (except Native Americans and African Americans) were collectively and automatically made US citizens. Declaration Declaration of Intention 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.  
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'''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.  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.  


'''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 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: '''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.  
 
'''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.  
'''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.


'''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.


'''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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