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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. In 1929, a Certificate of Derivative Citizenship could be obtained to prove derivative citzenship. | '''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. In 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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'''NA: '''Abbreviation found on the US censuses from 1900 to 1930. NA signifies that the immigrant had naturalized and was a citizen of the US. | '''NA: '''Abbreviation found on the US censuses from 1900 to 1930. NA signifies that the immigrant had naturalized and was a citizen of the US. | ||
'''NR:''' Abbreviation found on the U.S. censuses from 1900 to 1930. NR stands for “not reported.” This was often found on the Soundex cards when the census taker did not report naturalization information on the immigrant on the census page. | '''NR:''' Abbreviation found on the U.S. censuses from 1900 to 1930. NR stands for “not reported.” This was often found on the [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Soundex Soundex cards] that index the U.S. Census when the census taker did not report naturalization information on the immigrant on the census page. | ||
'''Oath of Allegiance: '''This type of naturalization during the colonial period was used to renounce all former country loyalties. This gave the immigrant full privileges, including voting and holding public office. | '''Oath of Allegiance: '''This type of naturalization during the colonial period was used to renounce all former country loyalties. This gave the immigrant full privileges, including voting and holding public office. In later years, the Oath of allegiance was given to the alien to sign when naturalizing. It can be found on Declarations of Intention, Petitions, and sometimes as a separate form. | ||
'''PA:''' Abbreviation found on the US censuses from 1900 to 1930. PA | '''PA:''' Abbreviation found on the US censuses from 1900 to 1930. PA is an abbreviation for "first papers." The alien has filed his Declaration of Intention, and is in the process of naturalizing. | ||
'''Petition: '''Also known as second papers | '''Petition: '''Also known as "second papers" or "final papers." The petition was the final naturalization document submitted by the immigrant. From 1790 to 1824 there was a 3 year waiting period before the Petition could be submitted to the court. In 1824, the waiting period changed to 2 years. | ||
'''Registry Files: '''These files were created for aliens who arrived before 1924, when no arrival record could be found. Registry files contain a Certificate of Registry, proof of residence, and employment records. These files, dated 1929-1944, can be obtained | '''Registry Files: '''These files were created for aliens who arrived before 1924, when no arrival record could be found. Registry files contain a Certificate of Registry, proof of residence, and employment records. These files, dated 1929-1944, can be obtained from the [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3b14d5b07655b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD USCIS Genealogy Program]. | ||
'''Report and Registry:''' From 1798 to 1828, a new immigrant was required to appear before a local court and register his arrival in the United States. For more information, click [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/United_States_Naturalization_and_Citizenship#Report_and_Registry.2C_1798-1828 here]. | |||
'''Second Papers:''' Another name for the Petition. See Petition. | '''Second Papers:''' Another name for the Petition. See Petition. | ||
'''United States Citizenship and Immigration Services: '''Also known as USCIS. Created November 1, 2003 from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services. The USCIS houses copies naturalization records created after 1906. | '''United States Citizenship and Immigration Services: '''Also known as USCIS. Created November 1, 2003 from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services. The USCIS houses copies of naturalization records created after 1906. Order naturalization records through their [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextoid=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD Genealogy Program]. | ||
'''USCIS: '''Abbreviation for United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. See United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. | '''USCIS: '''Abbreviation for United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. See United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. | ||
'''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 | '''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 [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=6690299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=6690299f81bb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD Visa Files]. | ||
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