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Re: Seeking certified copies of grandfather's naturalization & census
Cara Jensen
Feb 17, 2021 1:59 PM
Dear Mr. Zicarelli,
Thank you for posting your request on History Hub!
We suggest that you submit a Name Index Search to the US Customs and Immigration Service (USCIS) to obtain a copy of your grandfather’s naturalization files in their custody. When you submit an Index Search Request, the USCIS Genealogy Program will send you a letter reporting the search results. The letter will identify all file references found in the index and provide instructions and additional information necessary to request the file(s) from the USCIS Genealogy Program.
Please note that USCIS Genealogy does NOT provide certification of files in their holdings. If you are pursuing dual citizenship, the Consulates are aware that USCIS does not provide certified copies. Instead, you must present the photocopy of the naturalization certificate along with the USCIS Genealogy Program response letter and mailing envelope. We suggest that you consult with the country’s Foreign Consular Office for more information.
To request certified copies of census records, please submit a request via the NATF Form 82. Please note that the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has suspended reproduction and digitization services until further notice due to COVID-19. Orders will not be serviced until operations can resume safely. Once operations resume, document reproduction requests will be filled in the order in which they were received. We apologize for any inconvenience.
We hope this is helpful. Best of luck with your family research!
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Re: Seeking certified copies of grandfather's naturalization & census
Thank you. I have a copy of my grandparent's certificates of naturalization which I was going to include a copy with my request. The certificates do not have a date of birth and I was going to request their petitions. Are the petitions usually easy to locate if I have the certificates? Do you know if the petitions are even necessary? I am applying for dual Italian citizenship.
Thank you
Ray Zicarelli
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Re: Seeking certified copies of grandfather's naturalization & census
Cara Jensen
Feb 22, 2021 2:51 PM
Dear Mr. Zicarelli,
Thank you for posting your follow-up request on History Hub!
Since you already have the Certificate-file (C-file) number for your grandparents, you may directly request the files from the USCIS Genealogy Program without conducting a name index search. C-files may contain unique information which may assist in your dual citizenship inquiries.
We suggest that you consult with the Italian Embassy’s Citizenship Jure Sanguinis page for information about the documents required to claim Italian citizenship. In addition, NARA’s webpage on Dual Citizenship Assistance - Frequently Asked Questions may be useful.
We hope this is helpful. Best of luck with your family research!
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