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Form G-639, the FOIA form will still be used for later searches. <br> | Form G-639, the FOIA form will still be used for later searches. <br> | ||
== Determining if your Ancestor Naturalized == | |||
Before you search for your ancestor’s naturalization records, you should have an idea of when they immigrated to the United States. | Before you search for your ancestor’s naturalization records, you should have an idea of when they immigrated to the United States. | ||
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'''<u>Passport:</u>'''<br> | '''<u>Passport:</u>'''<br> | ||
If you ancestor had a United States passport, your ancestor completed the naturalization process and was a US Citizen. Passports were only given to US citizens and was not required for travel outside of the United States during times of war. Often newly naturalized citizens would obtain passports to keep them from being drafted in their native country's military. For more information about United States Passports, click [[US Immigration Passports|here]].<br> | If you ancestor had a United States passport, your ancestor completed the naturalization process and was a US Citizen. Passports were only given to US citizens and was not required for travel outside of the United States during times of war. Often newly naturalized citizens would obtain passports to keep them from being drafted in their native country's military. For more information about United States Passports, click [[US Immigration Passports|here]].<br> | ||
== Tips for Success<br> == | == Tips for Success<br> == | ||
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