This blank, when filled out, must be presented by the alien with one dollar ($1.00), at the office of the clerk of the United States District Court, or at the applicant's county court. The clerk will fill out the Declaration of Intention from the Facts for Declaration of Intention. The alien must swear that to the best of his knowledge, the information given is true. The clerk will then give him his Declaration of Intention, which he may take home. It must be kept safely, because it will be needed when "second papers" are being taken out later. In the meantime the applicant should attend an English class in an evening school or elsewhere, so that he may learn to speak, read, and write English. He should also learn as much as he can about our laws and government. No witnesses are needed when the "first paper" is taken out. No examination is required. The "first paper" becomes void seven years after the date it is issued. Questions and Topics for Discussion What is the first step in the process of naturalization? How old must the alien be? What must be filled out? To whom must this blank, when filled out, be given? What charge is made when the "first paper" is taken out? No...... UNITED 'U. S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR BATURALIZATION SERVICE DUPLICATE STATES OF AMERICA DECLARATION OF INTENTION Invalid for all purposes seven years after the date hereof In the SS: of aged Court -years, do declare on oath that my personal height feet Inches, -M color of eyes anno Domini 1............. I now reside day of (Give number, street, city or town, and State) I emigrated to the United States of America from. on the vessel.... (if the hümn arvtred odbervice then by real, who character of conveyance or hacke of teasportation company should be given) foreign residence was .; I am. - my last married; the name It is my bona fide intention to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, and particularly to anno Domini ........ : I am not an anarchist; I am not a polygamist nor a believer in the practice of polygamy; and it is my intention in good faith to become a citizen of the United States of America and to permanently reside therein: SO HELP ME GOD. Subscribed and swom to before me in the office of the Clerk of said Court this. ..day of. Clerk of the By DECLARATION OF INTENTION anno Domini 191. Court. Clerk. Why must the alien keep the "first paper " carefully? When will he need it again? How must he prepare for his "second paper "? Have you taken out your "first paper "? Tell the class how you went about it. After how many years does the "first paper LESSON III " become void? PRELIMINARY FORM FOR PETITION FOR Second Step The second step in the process of naturalization is procuring a Preliminary Form for Petition for Naturalization. This should be done about two months before the elapse of two years from the date of the Declaration of Intention or first paper. The Preliminary Form for Petition for Naturalization should be obtained at the office of the Naturalization Examiner in those cities and towns where a Naturalization Examiner is stationed. In cities and towns where there is no naturalization office, it may be obtained from the clerk of the court. It must be obtained by each applicant, regardless of the date of his arrival in the United States. (Whether before or after June 29, 1906.) It must be filled out carefully and truthfully. This form, when filled out, must be taken or mailed to the Chief Naturalization Examiner of the District.1 1 It may be sent by the applicant, or a friend of the applicant, as a teacher or leader. 4. (e) The place where I took the ship or train which landed me in the United States was (b) I landed in the United States at (c) The name of the ship or railroad on which I came was on (d) If by ship Name of steamship line was (e) I arrived as (passenger, stowaway, deserting seaman, or otherwise) The person in the United States I was coming to was (9) The place in the United States I was going to was (h) The names of some of the persons or passengers I traveled with were (1) I purchased the ticket on which I came to this country at It was purchased by (State.) (Country) If you came from or through Canada or Mexico, also fill in lines (A) to (F), inclusive: (A) The place in Canada where I landed was ............... (B) The place in (Canada) from which I entered the United States was [Mexico] on (Mouth) 'Day) (Year) [OVER] PRELIMINARY FORM FOR PETITION FOR NATURALIZATION (D) The place where I was examined for admission into the United States was (NOTE-A certificate of arrival will be furnished for both husband and wife, so that separate requests are unnecessary.) (e) I have........................... children. (In the following blanks write name, date and place of birth, and residence of each child.) (b) I have resided continuously in the State where I now live since... (Day) (Year.) previously made petition for naturalization (second paper). If so, it was made in the..... (Mooth.) (Title of court.) If you wish to have your name changed, give full name you desire... Give names, occupations, and addresses of the two citizens you expect to use as witnesses. (If either witness is foreign-born, he must bring proof of citizenship.) These witnesses must have personal knowledge of your residence in the State at least, and of your good character, and must appear with you for examination. If applicant is a married woman, answer the following: (Month) (Day.) (Year) (City or town.) (State.) |