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'''Petitions: '''Also known as second papers and final papers. The petition was the final form submitted by the immigrant intending to naturalize. Until 1790 to 1824 there was a 3 year requirement before the Petition could be submitted after the Declaration of Intention. In 1824, the requirement changed to 2 years. | '''Petitions: '''Also known as second papers and final papers. The petition was the final form submitted by the immigrant intending to naturalize. Until 1790 to 1824 there was a 3 year requirement before the Petition could be submitted after the Declaration of Intention. In 1824, the requirement changed to 2 years. | ||
'''Registry Files Report and Registry:''' | '''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 using 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. | ||
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