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(1 Stat. 103)
any free, white, adult alien, male or female, who had resided within the U.S. for at least 2 years were eligible for citizenship -
Period: to
Evolution of the national citizenry
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(1 Stat. 414)
increased the required period of residence from 2 to 5 years, with intention of becoming a U.S. citizen for 3 years before admission as citizen -
(2 Stat. 153)
court records the entry of all aliens into the U.S., and they're given the same rights and privileges -
(10 Stat. 604)
citizenship automatically granted to alien wives of the U.S. citizens -
(12 Stat. 597)
Allowed waiver of the filing of a declaration if the applicant had a favorable discharge from the Army -
(16 Stat. 256)
The naturalization process opened to persons of African descent. -
(28 Stat. 124)
Extended provision (12 Stat. 124) to applicants discharged from the Marines or Navy -
(34 Stat. 596)
Every petition for naturalization became a case for examination by Bureau officials, and it established the basic procedure for naturalization until 1952 -
(40 Stat. 542)
Any alien who had been a member of the Armed Forces for three or more years could file a petition for naturalization without proof of the five-year residency requirement -
(42 Stat. 1021)
Any woman married after the enactment who desired citizenship must meet the naturalization laws requirements. No declaration of intention was needed. The period of required residence was reduced from five years to one year -
The filing of declaration of intention was eliminated
The filing of declaration of intention was eliminated