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==Naturalization Records== | ==Naturalization Records== | ||
The information recorded on naturalization records differed widely and may include birth dates, birth places, and other immigration information about the immigrant and members of his family. | |||
The declaration of intention can be filed in one court/locality, and the petition for naturalization in another. It is important to check for all possible records, since they may contain different clues. | Prior to 1906 all US courts dealt with naturalizations. These records may be found at federal, district, county, circuit, or city court levels, so check all courts in the area. The declaration of intention can be filed in one court/locality, and the petition for naturalization in another. It is important to check for all possible records, since they may contain different clues. | ||
*Declaration of Intention to become a | *Declaration of Intention to become a US citizen - ''usually'' filed within 2 years in the country. Information provided therein is generally the most correct. | ||
*Petition for Naturalization - | |||
*Petition for Naturalization - ''usually'' filed between one to three years after declaration was filed. Information correct most of the time. | |||
*Certificate - does not contain valuable information | |||
Beginning in 1906, the Immigration and Naturalization Service [INS], now called U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service, took care of naturalizations nationwide. Records are kept at regional offices. Details can be found at http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/index.htm. | Beginning in 1906, the Immigration and Naturalization Service [INS], now called U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service, took care of naturalizations nationwide. Records are kept at regional offices. Details can be found at http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/index.htm. | ||