Sample File Numbers
Identifying File Numbers for Record Copy Requests
Requests for copies of historical INS records or files must identify the record by file number or other file identifier. If you have the file number information described below, please submit a Record Request (Form G-1041A). Otherwise, submit a Genealogy Index Search Request (Form G-1041) first.
If you are requesting a... | Then... | Examples |
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Naturalization Certificate File (C-File)
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Provide the certificate number, and the court and date of naturalization. See the C-File Gallery for illustrations |
C-1234567, Supreme Ct., Kings Co., NY, March 1922 |
Alien Registration Form (AR-2)
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Provide the Alien Registration Number. See AR-2 Forms Gallery for illustrations.
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A-1234567 AR-1234567 A 1 234 567 |
Visa File
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Provide the Visa number and arrival information as obtained from prior Genealogy Search Request (Form G-1041). See Visa Files, 1924-1944 for more information |
(seaport) Joseph Brown, Apr. 29, 1933, Boston, SS Britannic (land port) John Brown, Dec. 17, 1933, Detroit, MI. |
Registry File
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Provide the Registry file number as obtained from prior Genealogy Search Request (Form G-1041). See Registry Files, 1929-1944 for more information |
R-12345 R-1234567 R-123 Do NOT provide Certificate of Registry number (i.e., CR-12345) |
A-File
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Provide the Alien Registration Number. See A-Files Gallery for illustrations.
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A-1234567 AR-1234567 A 1 234 567 |