factually
Index/Topics/Genealogy Program

Genealogy Program

The USCIS program that releases historical records, including naturalization certificates, for a fee, when all individuals in the file are proven deceased.

Fact-Checks

4 results
Jan 31, 2026

What public records exist about Ilhan Omar’s naturalization paperwork and how can they be obtained?

’s own naturalization file is not publicly accessible without her consent, while requests for her deceased father’s naturalization records have produced a response saying no records were found; ’s Sec...

Jan 29, 2026

What primary documents would conclusively prove a Member of Congress’s naturalization and how are those records accessed?

The single most direct primary document proving a Member of was naturalized is the or Certificate of Citizenship issued by a court or the /; complementary primary records that corroborate that certifi...

Jan 17, 2026

What federal rules govern the release of USCIS naturalization records for deceased individuals and how have they been applied previously?

Federal rules for releasing USCIS naturalization records of deceased individuals are governed primarily by the agency’s genealogical regulations and implementing Code of Federal Regulations provisions...

Jan 7, 2026

How does USCIS handle FOIA requests for naturalization records of living persons?

USCIS processes FOIA requests for naturalization and A‑file records through its online FOIA system and the FIRST records system, prioritizing precise document requests and applying privacy protections...