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:*'''1820-1930''' – [http://www.fold3.com/titleinfo.php?id=119&title=naturalizations_pa_western%2F&xid=319 Naturalization Petitions of the U.S. District Court, 1820-1930, and Circuit Court, 1820-1911, for the Western District of Pennsylvania] on [http://www.fold3.com/ Fold3.com] - ($), National Archives publication M1537, incomplete for all counties<br> | :*'''1820-1930''' – [http://www.fold3.com/titleinfo.php?id=119&title=naturalizations_pa_western%2F&xid=319 Naturalization Petitions of the U.S. District Court, 1820-1930, and Circuit Court, 1820-1911, for the Western District of Pennsylvania] on [http://www.fold3.com/ Fold3.com] - ($), National Archives publication M1537, incomplete for all counties<br> | ||
== Naturalization Process == | == Naturalization Process == | ||
The first naturalization law in the United States occurred in 1795. Laws changed many times over the years but the basic process was: | |||
:'''1st Step:''' Declaring the intent to naturalize | |||
:'''2nd Step:''' After 2 to 3 years after the declaration, submitting a petition to become a citizen. A total of 5 years was required in the United States | |||
:'''3rd Step''': After the petition was accepted the applicant became a citizen. | |||
See [[United States Naturalization and Citizenship#Naturalization_Process_and_Coverage|United States Naturalization]] for more details about the naturalization process in the United States. | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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