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'''AL: '''Abbreviation found on the U.S. census from 1900 to 1930. It indicates the immigrant had not begun the naturalization process and was still an “alien.” | '''AL: '''Abbreviation found on the U.S. census from 1900 to 1930. It indicates the immigrant had not begun the naturalization process and was still an “alien.” | ||
'''Alien files:''' Also known as A-Files. Began on April 1, 1944 and | '''Alien files:''' Also known as A-Files. Began on April 1, 1944 and continues until today. Between 1944 and March 31, 1956 this file contained all records of an immigrant who had not yet naturalized. If naturalized, the records were transferred to a C-File. It may include applications, visas, photographs and other information. Beginning April 1, 1956 all records were filed in the A-file including naturalization records for those naturalized after that date. The USCIS is the custodians of the A-Files, and in 2010 began transferring A-files for persons born more than 100 years ago to the San Francisco and Kansas City branches of the National Archives. | ||
'''Alien Registration Forms:''' Began in August 1940 with the intent of fingerprinting and documenting all aliens living in the US. 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, order from the USCIS through their [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=a9ba4970c722b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD Genealogy Program]. | '''Alien Registration Forms:''' Began in August 1940 with the intent of fingerprinting and documenting all aliens living in the US. 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, order 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. | '''C-Files: '''Also known as a naturalization 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, 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, 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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'''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. | '''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. | ||
'''Derivative naturalization: '''Applied to women and children. Children automatically become citizens if their father naturalized. From 1855 to 1922, women became citizens if they married a U.S. citizen, or he naturalized while they were married. There is no paperwork created when a person naturalized through derivative naturalization. | '''Derivative naturalization: '''Applied to women and children. Children automatically become citizens if their father naturalized. From 1855 to 1922, women became citizens if they married a U.S. citizen, or he naturalized while they were married. There is no paperwork created when a person naturalized through derivative naturalization. After 1929, a certificate of derivative citizenship could be obtained to prove derivative citzenship. | ||
'''Final papers:''' Another name for the petition. See petition. | '''Final papers:''' Another name for the petition. See petition. | ||
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'''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 U.S. 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 parents names. It also includes the immigrants birth date, birthplace, and other information. For more details, see the USCIS Web site for v[http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=6690299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=6690299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD isa 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 U.S. 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 parents names. It also includes the immigrants birth date, birthplace, and other information. For more details, see the USCIS Web site for v[http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=6690299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=6690299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD isa files]. | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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*[http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Web site]. | *[http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Web site]. | ||
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