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[[Portal:United States | [[Portal:United States Naturalization|'''United States''']] '''Naturalization and Citizenship''' | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
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In 1929 the INS changed the forms and required photographs of the applicants. Because the new forms were not distributed immediately, many state courts ceased naturalizing. Since 1929, most new citizens have naturalized at federal courts. | In 1929 the INS changed the forms and required photographs of the applicants. Because the new forms were not distributed immediately, many state courts ceased naturalizing. Since 1929, most new citizens have naturalized at federal courts. | ||
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'''Genealogy Program--'''The CIS has instituted a Genealogy Program which begins August 13, 2008. This program will include fee-based searches for the following records: | |||
'''Genealogy Program--'''The CIS has instituted a Genealogy Program which begins August 13, 2008. This program will include fee-based searches for the following records: | |||
:Naturalization Certificate Files<br> | :Naturalization Certificate Files<br> | ||
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:Visa Files<br> | :Visa Files<br> | ||
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<br>The first place to search for naturalization records created from 1906 to 1956 is an index in: | |||
The first place to search for naturalization records created from 1906 to 1956 is an index in: | |||
Office of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)<br>425 Eye Street NW<br>Washington D.C. 20536<br>Telephone: 202-514-2000<br>Internet: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis. | Office of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)<br>425 Eye Street NW<br>Washington D.C. 20536<br>Telephone: 202-514-2000<br>Internet: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis. | ||