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 == Tips for Success<br> ==
-For success in finding naturalization records and obtaining the information desired, it is important to keep in mind the limitations of naturalization records, exceptions to the naturalization process and search strategies such as checking spelling variations.<br>
+For success in finding naturalization records and obtaining the information desired, remember that there are limitations&nbsp;in naturalization records, exceptions to the naturalization process and search strategies that should be used such as checking spelling variations.<br>
 === Limitations<br> ===
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 <u>'''Town of Origin'''</u>
-Most researchers hope to find the town of origin on naturalization records. This is most likely after 1906 when naturalization forms are standardized. Although the country of origin is usually listed on earlier naturalization records, the town is not normally given. However, because each court recorded different information prior to 1906, it is important to search naturalization records to see what was recorded.
+Most researchers hope to find the town of origin in naturalization records. This information usually&nbsp;is listed in naturalization records after1906 when&nbsp;the forms were standardized. Often the country of origin is only listed in earlier naturalization records and&nbsp;the town&nbsp;not normally given. However, because each court recorded different information prior to 1906, it is important to search naturalization records to see what was recorded.
 <u>'''Court Records'''</u>
-Prior to 1906, each court created their own naturalization forms. Each form was different, so information recorded on the form differed. You may find great information in one court, and the most basic (name, country, date) information in another court. <br>
+Prior to 1906, each court created their own naturalization forms. Each form was different, so information recorded on the form differed. You may find&nbsp;substantial information in one court (date and place of immigration, age of applicant)&nbsp;and the most basic information (country of origin)&nbsp;in another court.
-Do not use naturalization records to locate the immigrant’s parent’s names. You will not find them. <br>
+[http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextoid=8d6bfd262fa4b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD Visa&nbsp;files], required from 1924 to 1944,&nbsp;is the only&nbsp;naturalization record to give the&nbsp;immigrant’s parents' names.&nbsp;&nbsp;Copies of [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextoid=8d6bfd262fa4b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD visa files] can only be obtained from the [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/United_States_Naturalization_and_Citizenship USCIS.]<br>
 === Exceptions to the Naturalization Process<br> ===
-There are exceptions to naturalization records that one should keep in mind while searching these records.&nbsp;
+There are exceptions to naturalization process&nbsp;that can determine whether you find a declaration of intention or a petition for your ancestor or not.&nbsp;
 ==== Children  ====