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The functions of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) were formerly handled by the Department of Labor. In 1940, these functions were transferred to the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) within the Department of Justice. In 2003, the INS's functions were transferred to the newly-created DHS. USCIS handles naturalization and enforces immigration laws.

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History of the Immigration and Naturalizaton Service : a report by Sharon D. Masanz
Call Number: GOVD Y 4.J 89/2:Im 6/6
Publication Date: 1981
Retiring to a new beginning: an illustrated history of the Immigration and Naturalization Service
Call Number: GOVD J 21.2:R 31/2
Publication Date: 2003

Immigration records at National Archives
Genealogy records request
Request historical records from USCIS.
Researching Individuals
Guide to researching USCIS immigration records for individuals.

Government Documents holds a partial collection of CIS publications. Print items are fully cataloged and searchable in OneSearch. Holdings include the following series:

Annual report of the Immigration and Naturalization Service
Call Number: GOVD J 21.1:
Provides a wealth of information such as statistics on immigration, changes in laws and regulations, investigations, and other matters. Formerly titled Annual report of the Commissioner of Immigration.
Administrative decisions under immigration & nationality laws
Call Number: GOVD J 21.11:
Publication Date: 1940-2000

Test preparation materials for naturalization tests (HS 8.2:) Flash cards and other study materials

We have many Congressional hearings, reports, and documents about immigration, border patrol, citizenship, and related topics. Search for these using ProQuest Congressional.

Additional documents covering 1910-1932 are available in the Executive Branch Documents microfiche set. Please contact a government documents librarian if you have questions about our holdings.

Yearbook of Immigration Statistics
Department of Homeland Security
Every fiscal year, the Department of Homeland Security compiles statistics on foreign nationals who were either granted lawful permanent residence, temporary entry, asylum or refugee status, or naturalization.
Immigration Data & Statistics

Annual report of the Immigration and Naturalization Service
Call Number: GOVD J 21.1:
Provides a wealth of information such as statistics on immigration, changes in laws and regulations, investigations, and other matters. Formerly titled Annual report of the Commissioner of Immigration.
Statistical yearbook of the Immigration and Naturalization Service
Call Number: GOVD J 21.2/10:
Publication Date: 1978-2001

Historical immigration statistics can also be found in the U.S. Congressional Serial Set.

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Congressional Serial Set - Search or browse the Reports, Documents, and Journals of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, originally published in approximately 13,800 bound volumes for the period 1817-1980. Access UN - The premier index to United Nations documents including Official Records, masthead documents, draft resolutions, meeting records, UN Sales Publications, and the UN Treaty Series citations.

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