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(c) 54 So much of the seventh subdivision of section 4 of such Act of June 29, 1906, as amended, as reads "or for three years on board of merchant or fishing vessels of the United States of more than twenty tons burden" is amended to read as follows: "or for three years on board vessels of more than twenty tons burden, whether or not documented under the laws of the United States, and whether public or private, which are not foreign vessels." 55 (45 Stat. 1514; 8 U. S. Ĉ, 388.)

(d) So much of such subdivision as reads "without proof of the required five years' residence within the United States if upon examination by the representative of the Immigration and Naturalization Service 56 in accordance with the requirements of this subdivision it is shown that such residence can not be established" is amended to read as follows: "and may be naturalized without complying with the requirements of residence within the United States and within the county." 55 (45 Stat. 1514; 8 U. S. C. 388.)

(e) Section 10 of such Act of June 29, 1906, see p. 483, as amended, and section 2170 of the Revised Statutes, are repealed. See p. 457. (45 Stat. 1514; 8 U. S. C. 383.)

SEC. 7. (a) The second and third paragraphs of section 13 of such Act of June 29, 1906, as amended, are amended to read as follows: "(1) For receiving and filing a declaration of intention and the issuing of a duplicate thereof, $2.50; 57

"(2) For making, filing, and docketing a petition for citizenship, and issuing a certificate of citizenship if the issuance of such certificate is authorized by the court, and for the final hearing on the petition, $5.58 (48 Stat. 597; 8 U. S. C. 402.)

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 9 of the Act entitled "An Act to fix the salaries of the clerks of the United States district courts and to provide for their office expenses, and for other purposes," approved February 26, 1919, as amended, all fees received by the clerks of courts to which such section applies for services rendered in naturalization proceedings shall be paid over to the Immigration and Naturalization Service" within thirty days from the close of each quarter in each fiscal year and the moneys so received shall be disposed of in the same manner as pro

Repealed by sec. 504, Nationality Act of 1940 (54 Stat. 1172; 8 U. S. C. 904), effective January 13, 1941. See sec. 325 thereof, p. 373, for provisions on this subject. For text of first paragraph of subdivision 7, sec. 4, Act of June 29, 1906, as amended, containing the words quoted, see p. 470.

50 See footnote 61, p. 474.

The fee for receiving and filing a declaration of intention and the issuance of a duplicate thereof was originally $1. It was increased to $5 by sec. 7 (a), Act of March 2, 1929 (45 Stat. 1514-1515; 8 U. S. C. 402) effective July 1, 1929, but was subsequently reduced to $2.50 by sec. 1, Act of April 19, 1934 (48 Stat. 597; 8 U. S. C. 402). Sec. 342 (a) (1), p. 391, Nationality Act of 1940 (54 Stat. 1161; 8 U. S. C. 742 (a)). effective January 13, 1941, made no change in fee.

S This paragraph originally read as follows in the Act of June 29, 1906 (34 Stat. 600): "For making, filing and docketing the petition of an alien for admission as a citizen of the United States and for the final hearing thereon, two dollars; and for entering the final order and the issuance of the certificate of citizenship thereunder, if granted, two dollars." This paragraph was subsequently amended by sec. 7 (a), Act of March 2, 1929 (45 Stat. 1514-1515; 8 U. S. C. 402), effective July 1, 1929, to read as follows: "(2) For making filing, and docketing a petition for citizenship, and issuing a certificate of citizenship if the issuance of such certificate is authorized by the court, and for the final hearing on the petition, $10." The fee for making, filing, and docketing a petition for naturalization, and issuing a certificate of naturalization was subsequently reduced to $5 by sec. 1. Act of April 19, 1934 (48 Stat. 597; 8 U. S. C. 402), repealed by sec. 504, Nationality Act of 1940 (54 Stat. 1173; 8 U. S. C. 904). effective January 13, 1941. Sec. 342 (a) (2), p. 391, of said Nationality Act of 1940 made no change in fee.

B9 See footnote 61, p. 474.

vided in section 13 of such Act of June 29, 1906, as amended. (45 Stat. 1515; 8 U. S. C. 402a.)

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SEC. 8. The first sentence of section 28 of such Act of June 29, 1906, as amended, is amended to read as follows:

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"The Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization, with the approval of the Attorney General,6s shall make such rules and regulations and such changes in the forms prescribed by section 27 of this Act as may be necessary to carry into effect the provisions of the naturalization laws." (45 Stat. 1515; 8 U. S. C. 356.)

SEO. 9. Such Act of June 29, 1906, as amended, is amended by adding at the end thereof the following:

"SEC. 32. (a) If any certificate of citizenship issued to any citizen, or any declaration of intention furnished to any declarant, under the naturalization laws, is lost, multilated, or destroyed, the citizen or declarant may, upon the payment to the Commissioner of a fee of $1, make application (accompanied by two photographs of the applicant) to the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization 2 for a new certificate or declaration. If the Commissioner finds that the certification or declaration is lost, multilated, or destroyed, he shall issue to the applicant a new certificate or declaration with one of such photographs of the applicant affixed thereto. Provided, That an alien veteran as defined in section 1 of the Act of May 26, 1926 (44 Stat. 654; (U. S. C., Supp. VII, title 8, sec. 241 (a)), shall not be required to pay the fee required by this subdivision. (48 Stat. 597, amending 45 Stat. 1515; 8 U. S. Č. 399b (a).)

"(b) Upon payment to the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization 62 of a fee of $5,65 the Commissioner shall issue, for any naturalized citizen, a special certificate of citizenship, with a photograph (furnished by such citizen) affixed thereto, for use by such citizen only for the purpose of obtaining recognition as a citizen of the United States by the country of former allegiance of such citizen. Such certificate, when issued, shall be furnished to the Secretary of State for transmission by him to the proper authority in such country of former allegiance. (45 Stat. 1515; 8 U. S. C. 399b (b).)

For provisions of sec. 9, Act of February 26, 1919, as amended, see p. 521. Repealed by sec. 504 Nationality Act of 1940 (54 Stat. 1173; 8 U. S. C. 904), effective January 13, 1941. See sec. 342 (e), p. 392, of that Act for similar provisions.

Prior to March 2, 1929. the first sentence of sec. 28. Act of June 29, 1906, read as follows: "That the Secretary of Labor shall have power to make such rules and regulations as may be necessary for properly carrying into execution the various provisions of this Act.' Repealed by sec. 504, Nationality Act of 1940 (54 Stat. 1172; 8 U. S. C. 904), effective January 13, 1941. See sec. 327 (b), p. 375, of that Act for similar provisions.

See footnote 69, p. 476.

See footnote 53, p. 470.

Sec. 4, Act of April 19, 1934, repealed effective January 13, 1941, by sec. 504, Nationality Act of 1940 (54 Stat. 1173; 8 U. S. C. 904), amending subdivision (a), sec. 32, Act of June 29, 1906, as added thereto by sec. 9, Act of March 2, 1929. Prior to April 19. 1934, subdivision (a), sec. 32, Act of June 29, 1906, read as follows: (a) If any certificate of citizenship issued to any citizen, or any declaration of intention furnished to any declarant, under the naturalization laws, is lost, mutilated, or destroyed, the citizen or declarant may, upon the payment to the Commissioner of a fee of $10, make application accompanied by two photographs of the applicant) to the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization for a new certificate or declaration. If the Commissioner finds that the certificate or declaration is lost, mutilated, or destroyed, he shall issue to the applicant a new certificate or declaration with one of such photographs of the applicant affixed thereto." (45 Stat. 1515.)

The fee for a special certificate of citizenship was originally $10. Sec. 2, Act of April 19, 1934 (48 Stat. 597; 8 U. S. C. 399b (b)), repealed by sec. 504, Nationality Act of 1940 (54 Stat. 1173; 8 U. S. C. 904), effective January 13,1941, reduced the fee

"(c) If the name of any naturalized citizen has, subsequent to naturalization, been changed by order of a court of competent jurisdiction, or by marriage, the citizen may, upon the payment to the Commissioner of a fee of $5, make application (accompanied by two photographs of the applicant) for a new certificate of citizenship in the new name of such citizen. If the Commissioner finds the name of the applicant to have been changed as claimed he shall issue to the applicant a new certificate with one of such photographs of the applicant affixed thereto." (47 Stat. 165-166; 8 U. S. C. 399b (c).) 67

"(d) The Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization 62 is authorized to make and issue without fee, certifications of any part of the naturalization records of any court, or of any certificate of citizenship, for use in complying with any statute, State or Federal, or in any judicial proceeding. Any such certification shall be admitted in evidence equally with the original from which such certification was made in any case in which the original thereof might be admissible as evidence. No such certification shall be made by any clerk of court except upon order of the court. (47 Stat. 166; 8 U. S. C. 399b (d).)67

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"SEC. 33. (a) Any individual over twenty-one years of age who claims to have derived United States citizenship through the naturalization of a parent, or a husband, may, upon the payment of a fee of $5,68 make application to the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization,62 accompanied by two photographs of the applicant, for a certificate of citizenship. Upon proof to the satisfaction of the Commissioner that the applicant is a citizen and that the alleged citizenship was derived as claimed, and upon taking and subscribing to, before a designated representative of the Immigration and Naturalization Service 70 within the United States, the oath of allegiance required by the naturalization laws of a petitioner for citizenship, such individual shall be furnished a certificate of citizenship by the Commissioner, but only if such individual is at the time within the United States. In all courts, tribunals, and public offices of the United States, at home and abroad, of the District of Columbia, and of each State, Territory, or insular possession of the United States, the certificate of citizenship issued under this section shall have the same effect as a certificate of citizenship issued by a court having naturalization jurisdiction. (45) Stat. 1515; 8 U. S. C. 399c (a).)

"(b) Any person who (1) knowingly issues or is a party to the issuance under this section of a certificate of citizenship not

For footnote 62 see p. 537.

The fee for a certificate of citizenship in name changed by order of court or by marriage was originally $10. It was reduced to $5 by sec. 2. Act of April 19, 1934 (48 Stat. 597; 8 U. S. C. 399b (c)), repealed by sec. 504, Nationality Act of 1940, 54 Stat. 1173; 8 U. S. C. 904), effective January 13, 1941.

67 Sec. 4, Act of May 25, 1932, repealed by sec. 504, Nationality Act of 1940 (54 Stat. 1173; 8 U. S. C. 904), effective January 13, 1941.

es Fee, originally $15, including certificate of arrival which requirement was repealed by Act of May 25, 1932 (47 Stat. 166). The $10 fee was reduced to $5 by sec. 2. Act of April 19, 1934 (48 Stat. 597), repealed by sec. 504, Nationality Act of 1940 (54 Stat. 1173; 8 U. S. C. 904) effective January 13, 1941. See secs, 339, p. 389, and 342 (b) (5), p. 391, for similar provisions of that Act.

The phrase "Upon obtaining a certificate from the Secretary of Labor showing the date, place, and manner of arrival in the United States" which originally appeared here was repealed by sec. 5, Act of May 25, 1932 (47 Stat. 166).

to See footnote 61, p. 474.

71 Sec. 2, Act of April 19, 1934.

authorized by the provisions of this section; or (2) demands, charges, collects, or receives any other or additional fees or moneys under this section except the fees and moneys herein specified; or (3) knowingly certifies that an applicant, affiant, or witness named in an affidavit, application or certificate of citizenship or other paper or writing required to be executed under the provisions of this section, personally appeared before him, and was sworn thereto or acknowledged the execution thereof or signed the same when in fact such petitioner, affiant, or witness did not personally appear before him or was not sworn thereto, or did not execute the same, or did not acknowledge the execution thereof; or (4) procures a certificate of citizenship under this section, knowing or having reason to believe that he is not entitled thereto, shall be guilty of a felony and on conviction thereof shall be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned not more than five years or both. (45 Stat. 1516; 8 U. S. C. 399c (b).) "

"(c) The provisions of sections 74 to 81, inclusive, of the Act entitled 'An Act to codify, revise, and amend the penal laws of the United States,' approved March 4, 1909,72 shall apply in respect of proceedings and certificates of citizenship under this section in the same manner and to the same extent, including penalties, as they apply in respect of proceedings and certificates of citizenship under the naturalization laws. (45 Stat. 1516; 8 U. S. C. 399c (c).)"

"SEC. 34. Fees collected by the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization 73 under the two preceding sections shall be paid over to and deposited in the Treasury and accounted for by the Commissioner to the General Accounting Office in the same manner as other naturalization fees received by the Immigration and Naturalization Service.70 (45 Stat. 1516; 8 U. S. C. 399d.)

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"SEC. 35. When used in this Act the term 'county' includes parish in the State of Louisiana; any political subdivision of a State not included within any county; a division of the judicial district in the Territory of Alaska; the entire island in the case of Porto Rico; the entire territory comprised within the Virgin Islands in the case of the Virgin Islands; and the entire district in the case of the District of Columbia. (45 Stat. 1516; 8 U. S. C. 380b.) 74

"SEC. 36. Two photographs of himself shall be furnished by each applicant for a declaration of intention and by each petitioner for citizenship. One of such photographs shall be affixed by the clerk of the court to the declaration of intention issued to the declarant and one to the declaration of intention required to be forwarded to the Immigration and Naturalization Service; 70 and one of such photographs shall be affixed to the certifi

For footnotes 70 and 71 see p. 538.

12 For provisions of sec. 76, Act of March 4, 1909, which was repealed by sec. 504, Nationality Act of 1940 (54 Stat. 1173; 8 U. S. C. 904), see p. 410. See sec. 346, p. 394, of that Act for Penal Provisions.

See footnote 69, p. 476.

Repealed by sec. 504, Nationality Act of 1940 (54 Stat. 1172; 8 U. S. C. 904), effective January 13, 1941. See sec. 342 (g), 392, and 330, p. 378, respectively,

for provisions of that Act similar to secs. 34 and 36.

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cate of citizenship issued to the naturalized citizen and one to the duplicate certificate of citizenship required to be forwarded to the Immigration and Naturalization Service." 70 (45 Stat. 1516; 8 U. S. C. 377c.) 74

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SEC. 10.75 The Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization 13 is authorized and directed to prepare from the records in the custody of the Immigration and Naturalization Service To a report upon those heretofore seeking citizenship to show by nationalities their relation to the numbers of annually arriveing aliens and to the prevailing census populations of foreign born, their economic, vocational, and other classification, in statistical form, with analytical comment thereon, and to prepare such report annually thereafter. (45 Stat. 1516; 8 U. S. C. 399e.) SEC. 11. There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. (45 Stat. 1516; 8 U. S. C. 399e.)

SEC. 12. Sections 1 to 10, inclusive, of this Act shall take effect on July 1, 1929. The remainder of the Act shall take effect upon its enactment. (45 Stat. 1516; 8 U. S. C. 399e.)

STATEMENT OF ALLEGIANCE IN DECLARATION OF INTENTION

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SEC. 1.76 That the first subdivision of section 4 of the Act entitled "An Act to establish an Immigration and Naturalization Service and provide for a uniform rule of the naturalization of aliens throughout the United States," approved June 29, 1906, as amended, is amended to read as follows:

"First. He shall declare on oath before the clerk of any court authorized by this Act to naturalize aliens, or his authorized deputy, in the district in which such alien resides, two years at least prior to his admission, and after he has reached the age of eighteen years, that it is bona fide his intention to become a citizen of the United States and to reside permanently therein, and that he will, before being admitted to citizenship, renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, State, or sovereignty, and particularly, by name, to the prince, potentate, State, or sovereignty of which the alien may be at the time of admission a citizen or subject. Such declaration shall set forth the name, age, occupation, personal description, place of birth, last foreign residence, the date of arrival, the name of the vessel, if any, in which he came to the United States, and the present place of residence in the United States of said alien. No declaration of intention or petition for naturalization shall be made outside of the office of the clerk of court." 77 (45 Stat. 1545; 8 U. S. C. 373.)

For footnotes 70, 73, and 74 see pp. 538-539.

75 Repealed by sec. 504, Nationality Act of 1940 (54 Stat. 1173; 8 U. S. C. 904), effective January 13, 1941. See sec. 345 of that Act, p. 394, for similar provisions. See also sec. 8, Act of May 25, 1932 (47 Stat.. 166), p. 546.

7 Repealed by sec. 504, Nationality Act of 1940 (54 Stat. 1173; 8 U. S. C. 904), effective January 13, 1941. See sec. 331 of that Act, p. 378, for provisions concerning declarations of intention.

Prior to March 4, 1929, the first subdivision of sec. 4, Act of June 29, 1906 (34 Stat 596), read as follows:

"First. He shall declare on oath before the clerk of any court authorized by this Act to naturalize aliens, or his authorized deputy, in the district in which such allen resides, two years at least prior to his admission, and after he has reached the age

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