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*Scott, Kenneth, ''British Aliens in the United States During the War of 1812''&nbsp;(Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1979), pp. 58-241. [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=49091 On Ancestry.com]; [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/5711802 At various libraries;]&nbsp;{{FHL|78653|item|disp=FHL book 973 W4s}} – New York residents make up 50% of this source and includes alien registeration under the Federal law of 6 July 1812. &nbsp;States where they lived, how long they had been in the United States, and other details. It can be used to tell an ancestor’s citizenship status and where he might have been naturalized. <br>
*Scott, Kenneth, ''British Aliens in the United States During the War of 1812''&nbsp;(Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1979), pp. 58-241. [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=49091 On Ancestry.com]; [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/5711802 At various libraries;]&nbsp;{{FHL|78653|item|disp=FHL book 973 W4s}} – New York residents make up 50% of this source and includes alien registeration under the Federal law of 6 July 1812. &nbsp;States where they lived, how long they had been in the United States, and other details. It can be used to tell an ancestor’s citizenship status and where he might have been naturalized. <br>
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=== How to Find Naturalization Records  ===
=== How to Find Naturalization Records  ===
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[http://www.archives.nysed.gov/a/research/res_tools_nysa_path_nat.shtml Pathfinder to New York Naturalization Records] - provided by the New York State Archives  
[http://www.archives.nysed.gov/a/research/res_tools_nysa_path_nat.shtml Pathfinder to New York Naturalization Records] - provided by the New York State Archives  
==== Federal District Court Jurisdicitions  ====
The '''Eastern District''' had jurisdiction over [[Brooklyn, New York|Kings (Brooklyn)]], [[Queens County, New York|Queens]], [[Nassau County, New York|Nassau]], [[Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk]], and [[Richmond (Staten Island) County, New York|Richmond (Staten Island)]] counties. <br>
The '''Southern District''' had jurisdiction over [[Bronx County, New York|Bronx]], [[Columbia County, New York|Columbia]], [[Dutchess County, New York|Dutchess]], [[Greene County, New York|Greene]], [[New York (Manhattan) County, New York|New York (Manhattan)]], [[Orange County, New York|Orange]], [[Putnam County, New York|Putnam]], [[Rockland County, New York|Rockland]], [[Sullivan County, New York|Sullivan]], [[Ulster County, New York|Ulster]], and [[Westchester County, New York|Westchester]] counties. <br>
The '''Western District''' had jurisdiction over [[Allegany County, New York|Allegany]], [[Cattaraugus County, New York|Cattaraugus]], [[Chautauqua County, New York|Chautauqua]], [[Chemung County, New York|Chemung]], [[Erie County, New York|Erie]], [[Genesee County, New York|Genesee]], [[Livingston County, New York|Livingston]], [[Monroe County, New York|Monroe]], [[Niagara County, New York|Niagara]], [[Ontario County, New York|Ontario]], [[Orleans County, New York|Orleans]], [[Schuyler County, New York|Schuyler]], [[Seneca County, New York|Seneca]], [[Steuben County, New York|Steuben]], [[Wayne County, New York|Wayne]], [[Wyoming County, New York|Wyoming]], and [[Yates County, New York|Yates]] counties.<ref>"Western District Federal Court Naturalization," ''Italian Genealogical Group,'' accessed 2 December 2011, http://www.italiangen.org/WDN.STM.</ref><br>


==== Websites  ====
==== Websites  ====
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:[[National Archives Northeast Region (New York City)|The National Archives at New York City(Northeast Region))]]<br>201 Varick Street<br>12th Floor<br>New York, NY 10014 <br>(Entrance on Houston Street, between Varick and Hudson.) <br>Telephone Toll-free: 1-866-840-1752 <br>Telephone: 212-401-1620<br>Fax: 212-401-1638<br>E-mail: [mailto:newyork.archives@nara.gov newyork.archives@nara.gov]<br>Internet: [http://www.archives.gov/northeast/ http://www.archives.gov/northeast/]<br>
:[[National Archives Northeast Region (New York City)|The National Archives at New York City(Northeast Region))]]<br>201 Varick Street<br>12th Floor<br>New York, NY 10014 <br>(Entrance on Houston Street, between Varick and Hudson.) <br>Telephone Toll-free: 1-866-840-1752 <br>Telephone: 212-401-1620<br>Fax: 212-401-1638<br>E-mail: [mailto:newyork.archives@nara.gov newyork.archives@nara.gov]<br>Internet: [http://www.archives.gov/northeast/ http://www.archives.gov/northeast/]<br>
<br>
 
'''NOTE:''' In fall 2012, The National Archives at New York City (Northeast Region) will be moving to the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House at One Bowling Green in New York City. [http://www.archives.gov/northeast/nyc/move-notice.html More information]<br>  
<br> '''NOTE:''' In fall 2012, The National Archives at New York City (Northeast Region) will be moving to the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House at One Bowling Green in New York City. [http://www.archives.gov/northeast/nyc/move-notice.html More information]<br>  


''New York naturalizations indexes and records include:''<br>  
''New York naturalizations indexes and records include:''<br>  


U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York <br>  
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York <br> Indexes:<br>  
Indexes:<br>  
 
:*Index to Declarations of Intention, 1917-1950 (online index available, subscription required)<br>  
:*Index to Declarations of Intention, 1917-1950 (online index available, subscription required)<br>  
:*Index to Overseas Military Petitions for World War II and the Korean War (free online index available) <br>  
:*Index to Overseas Military Petitions for World War II and the Korean War (free online index available) <br>  
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Records:<br>  
Records:<br>  
:*Declarations of Intention, 1842-1959; 1968-1991<br>  
:*Declarations of Intention, 1842-1959; 1968-1991<br>  
:*Overseas Military Petitions - World War II and Korean War<br>  
:*Overseas Military Petitions - World War II and Korean War<br>  
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:*Transfer Petitions for Naturalization, 1953-1991<br>
:*Transfer Petitions for Naturalization, 1953-1991<br>


U.S. Circuit Court for the Southern District of New York<br>
U.S. Circuit Court for the Southern District of New York<br> Indexes:<br>  
Indexes:<br>  
 
:*Index to Petitions for Naturalization, 1846-1876, 1906-1911 (free online index available, and online index available, subscription required<br>
:*Index to Petitions for Naturalization, 1846-1876, 1906-1911 (free online index available, and online index available, subscription required<br>
Records:<br>  
Records:<br>  
:*Declarations of Intention, 1845-1911<br>  
:*Declarations of Intention, 1845-1911<br>  
:*Petitions for Naturalization, 1846-1876; 1906-1911 <br>
:*Petitions for Naturalization, 1846-1876; 1906-1911 <br>


U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York<br>
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York<br>  


Indexes:<br>  
Indexes:<br>  
:*Index to Declaration of Intention, 1909-1925; 1934-1958<br>  
:*Index to Declaration of Intention, 1909-1925; 1934-1958<br>  
:*Index to Military Petitions for World War II and Korean War (free online index available) <br>  
:*Index to Military Petitions for World War II and Korean War (free online index available) <br>  
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Records:<br>  
Records:<br>  
:*Declaration of Intention, 1865-1979<br>  
:*Declaration of Intention, 1865-1979<br>  
:*Military Petitions-World War I, World War II, Korean War<br>  
:*Military Petitions-World War I, World War II, Korean War<br>  
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:*Transfer Petitions for Naturalization, 1952-1992<br>
:*Transfer Petitions for Naturalization, 1952-1992<br>


U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York<br>  
U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York<br> Indexes<br>  
Indexes<br>  
 
:*Index to Petitions for Naturalization and Declarations of Intention, 1903-1966 (online index available, subscription required, petitions only, 1903-1966)<br>
:*Index to Petitions for Naturalization and Declarations of Intention, 1903-1966 (online index available, subscription required, petitions only, 1903-1966)<br>


Records:<br>  
Records:<br>  
:*Declarations of Intention, 1906-1963<br>  
:*Declarations of Intention, 1906-1963<br>  
:*Military Petitions-World War I, World War II and Korean War Petitions for Naturalization, 1903-1966<br>  
:*Military Petitions-World War I, World War II and Korean War Petitions for Naturalization, 1903-1966<br>  
:*Repatriations, 1937-1970<br>
:*Repatriations, 1937-1970<br>


U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York<br>  
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York<br> Indexes:<br>  
Indexes:<br>  
 
:*Index to Petitions for Naturalization - 1821-1855, 1906 (free online index available, 1821-1855 only)
:*Index to Petitions for Naturalization - 1821-1855, 1906 (free online index available, 1821-1855 only)


Records:<br>  
Records:<br>  
:*Petitions for Naturalization, 1821-1855; 1906<br>
:*Petitions for Naturalization, 1821-1855; 1906<br>


==== Family History Library  ====
==== Family History Library  ====


''New York County Records'' <br> The Family History Library has microfilmed naturalizations for nearly all New York counties from the 1790s to 1906. The records for some counties were filmed to the 1930s. The county microfilmed records can be viewed at the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] or at your local [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|Family History Center]]. Do a place search in the Family History Library Catalog using the name of the county. Naturalization records are listed under the topic, Naturalization and Citizenship. [[Family History Library Catalog Place-name Search|Instructions on how to use the Family History Library Catalog.]] <br>
''New York City Records''<br>
 
''New York Federal Court Records''<br> Federal Naturalization Indexes and Records Records for New York federal courts can also be found at the Family History Library. Do a place search for New York state records in the Family History Library Catalog using "New York." Naturalization records are listed under the topic, Naturalization and Citizenship and Naturalization and Citizenship - Indexes. [[Family History Library Catalog Place-name Search|Instructions on how to use the Family History Library Catalog.]] <br>
 
<br> Two important indexes to New York City naturalizations (mostly petitions) are:
 
==== Soundex Index  ====
 
*Works Projects Administration (W.P.A.) Index([[Soundex|Soundex]]) to Naturalization Records, 1792–1906:
*Works Projects Administration (W.P.A.) Index([[Soundex|Soundex]]) to Naturalization Records, 1792–1906:


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:Queens County Surrogate's Court (1888–1898)<br>  
:Queens County Surrogate's Court (1888–1898)<br>  
:Richmond County Court (1869–1906) (on 294 FHL films)
:Richmond County Court (1869–1906) (on 294 FHL films)
==== County Index  ====
*New York County Index to Naturalization Records, 1792–1906:
*New York County Index to Naturalization Records, 1792–1906:


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Note: the W.P.A. Soundex above has the same records as this one except this collection has additional records of the Supreme Court, 1795–1844.  
Note: the W.P.A. Soundex above has the same records as this one except this collection has additional records of the Supreme Court, 1795–1844.  


<br>  
''New York County Records'' <br> The Family History Library has microfilmed naturalizations for nearly all New York counties from the 1790s to 1906. The records for some counties were filmed to the 1930s. The county microfilmed records can be viewed at the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] or at your local [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|Family History Center]]. Do a place search in the Family History Library Catalog using the name of the county. Naturalization records are listed under the topic, Naturalization and Citizenship. [[Family History Library Catalog Place-name Search|Instructions on how to use the Family History Library Catalog.]] <br>
 
''New York Federal Court Records''<br> Federal Naturalization Indexes and Records Records for New York federal courts can also be found at the Family History Library. Do a place search for New York state records in the Family History Library Catalog using "New York." Naturalization records are listed under the topic, Naturalization and Citizenship and Naturalization and Citizenship - Indexes. [[Family History Library Catalog Place-name Search|Instructions on how to use the Family History Library Catalog.]] <br>  


==== Naturalizations:  ====
==== Naturalizations:  ====
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==== United States Citizenship and Immigration Services - Post 1906  ====
==== United States Citizenship and Immigration Services - Post 1906  ====


The [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)] has instituted the [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextoid=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD Genealogy Program] for public access to all records from 1906 to 1956 created by this agency, formerly Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS).&nbsp;Review the [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3e0c69a3a0331110VgnVCM1000000ecd190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD Genealogy Frequently Asked Questions website] to expedite your order and ensure success&nbsp;for your request.  
The [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)] has instituted the [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextoid=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD Genealogy Program] for public access to all records from 1906 to 1956 created by this agency, formerly Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS).&nbsp;Review the [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3e0c69a3a0331110VgnVCM1000000ecd190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD Genealogy Frequently Asked Questions website] to expedite your order and ensure success&nbsp;for your request. <br>


The following records can be requested [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=e1fdae70ee09c110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD online] or by [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=b876216956c4b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD mail]:  
The following records can be requested [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=e1fdae70ee09c110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD online] or by [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=b876216956c4b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD mail]: <br>


*[http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3b14d5b07655b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD Certificate Files (C-files)] from September 27, 1906 to April 1, 1956  
*[http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3b14d5b07655b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD Certificate Files (C-files)] from September 27, 1906 to April 1, 1956 <br>
*[http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=a9ba4970c722b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD Alien Registration Forms] from August 1, 1940 to March 31, 1944  
*[http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=a9ba4970c722b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD Alien Registration Forms] from August 1, 1940 to March 31, 1944 <br>
*[http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=8d6bfd262fa4b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD Visa files] from July 1, 1924 to March 31, 1944  
*[http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=8d6bfd262fa4b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD Visa files] from July 1, 1924 to March 31, 1944 <br>
*[http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=0107d5b07655b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD Registry Files] from March 2, 1929 to March 31, 1944  
*[http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=0107d5b07655b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD Registry Files] from March 2, 1929 to March 31, 1944 <br>
*[http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=0c55186d8bd5b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD Alien Files (A-files)] numbered below 8 million (A8000000) and documents therein dated prior to May 1, 1951
*[http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=0c55186d8bd5b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD Alien Files (A-files)] numbered below 8 million (A8000000) and documents therein dated prior to May 1, 1951<br>


When ordering by mail, use forms [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=7cac15d8c1dbb110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD G-1041] (for an index search) and [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=882615d8c1dbb110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD G-1041A] (for obtaining the record). Do not submit a request for records [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=882615d8c1dbb110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD (G-1041A]) until you have completed an index search [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=7cac15d8c1dbb110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD (G-1041])&nbsp;unless you have a [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3b0152b10f45b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD valid file number]. Once the form is filled out, include a money order or cashier's check. Cash or a personal check will not be accepted. There are&nbsp;no&nbsp;refunds for incorrect file numbers submitted or for negative results. The mailing address is:  
When ordering by mail, use forms [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=7cac15d8c1dbb110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD G-1041] (for an index search) and [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=882615d8c1dbb110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD G-1041A] (for obtaining the record). Do not submit a request for records [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=882615d8c1dbb110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD (G-1041A]) until you have completed an index search [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=7cac15d8c1dbb110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD (G-1041])&nbsp;unless you have a [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3b0152b10f45b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD valid file number]. Once the form is filled out, include a money order or cashier's check. Cash or a personal check will not be accepted. There are&nbsp;no&nbsp;refunds for incorrect file numbers submitted or for negative results. The mailing address is: <br>


:USCIS Genealogy Program <br>P.O. Box 805925 <br>Chicago, Illinois 60680-4120
:USCIS Genealogy Program <br>P.O. Box 805925 <br>Chicago, Illinois 60680-4120<br>


The fee schedule is:  
The fee schedule is: <br>


:Index Search--$20 (form [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=7cac15d8c1dbb110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD G-1041])<br>Microfilm copies--$20 (form [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=882615d8c1dbb110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD G-1041A])<br>Paper copies--$35 (form [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=882615d8c1dbb110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD G-1041A])<br>
:Index Search--$20 (form [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=7cac15d8c1dbb110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD G-1041])<br>Microfilm copies--$20 (form [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=882615d8c1dbb110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD G-1041A])<br>Paper copies--$35 (form [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=882615d8c1dbb110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD G-1041A])<br>


Form G-639, the [http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/g-639.pdf FOIA form]&nbsp;is&nbsp;used&nbsp;to obtain&nbsp;naturalization records created after 1956. <br>  
Form G-639, the [http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/g-639.pdf FOIA form]&nbsp;is&nbsp;used&nbsp;to obtain&nbsp;naturalization records created after 1956. <br>  
==== <br> Jurisdictions  ====
The '''Eastern District''' had jurisdiction over [[Brooklyn, New York|Kings (Brooklyn)]], [[Queens County, New York|Queens]], [[Nassau County, New York|Nassau]], [[Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk]], and [[Richmond (Staten Island) County, New York|Richmond (Staten Island)]] counties.
The '''Southern District''' had jurisdiction over [[Bronx County, New York|Bronx]], [[Columbia County, New York|Columbia]], [[Dutchess County, New York|Dutchess]], [[Greene County, New York|Greene]], [[New York (Manhattan) County, New York|New York (Manhattan)]], [[Orange County, New York|Orange]], [[Putnam County, New York|Putnam]], [[Rockland County, New York|Rockland]], [[Sullivan County, New York|Sullivan]], [[Ulster County, New York|Ulster]], and [[Westchester County, New York|Westchester]] counties.
The '''Western District''' had jurisdiction over [[Allegany County, New York|Allegany]], [[Cattaraugus County, New York|Cattaraugus]], [[Chautauqua County, New York|Chautauqua]], [[Chemung County, New York|Chemung]], [[Erie County, New York|Erie]], [[Genesee County, New York|Genesee]], [[Livingston County, New York|Livingston]], [[Monroe County, New York|Monroe]], [[Niagara County, New York|Niagara]], [[Ontario County, New York|Ontario]], [[Orleans County, New York|Orleans]], [[Schuyler County, New York|Schuyler]], [[Seneca County, New York|Seneca]], [[Steuben County, New York|Steuben]], [[Wayne County, New York|Wayne]], [[Wyoming County, New York|Wyoming]], and [[Yates County, New York|Yates]] counties.<ref>"Western District Federal Court Naturalization," ''Italian Genealogical Group,'' accessed 2 December 2011, http://www.italiangen.org/WDN.STM.</ref>


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