NATURALIZATION RECORDS
If you are applying for Italian Citizenship, you must be able to prove that your ancestor had not become a US citizen (“naturalized”) before the birth of the intermediary. For example, if you are applying through your father, you must show that he had not yet naturalized at the time of your birth, or if applying through a paternal grandfather, you must show that he had not naturalized before the birth of your father.
The Italian Consulate requires that this be proven by submitting your ancestor’s Naturalization Documents, preferably a copy of the Certificate of Naturalization, or else a certified copy of the Petition for Naturalization which includes the date that US Citizenship was granted and the Certificate Number.
If your ancestor never naturalized in the US, you will need to obtain a "Certificate of Non-Existence of Record" from the Record’s Chief of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Most Consulates also require a subsequent search and letter of no-record from the Federal and State/County Archives of your ancestor's residence, and a copy of the Census Report from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).
Naturalization Process: Pre-1952, a two step process was required before an immigrant could become a U.S. Citizen. Filing a "Declaration of Intetention" was the first step; it could be done anytime after arrival into the USA. Generally, the law required that the immigrant reside in the USA five years before the "Petition for Naturalization" could be filed. At a formal Court proceeding the immigrant signed an "oath of allegiance," and the judge signed the Petition for Naturalization granting citizenship. A "Certificate of Naturalization" was then give to the immigrant as proof of citizenship. A copy of the Petition was kept at the court, and a copy of the Petition and Certificate was sent to the Depratment of Immigration and Naturalization Servcies, which is now USCIS. After 1952, the Declaration of Intention was no longer filed.
We are highly skilled in obtaining the documents that you need, and our services include preparation of the requisite forms and letters as needed in order to obtain the following documents:
Naturalization Certificate or Statement of Non-Existence of Record from USCIS
Naturalization Records from NARA for Federal Court Naturalizations
Records at State and County Archives for non-Federal Court Naturalizations
US Census Report (1910, 1920, 1930) if Required by your Consulate
The cost of the service is reasonably priced at $245.00!
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