5. Requirements to Become a Citizen by Naturalization; Aliens Generally (1) Age. Must have reached the age of 18 years before declaring intention to become citizen, and must be 21 years of age at least at the time of filing the petition for naturalization.

(2) Declaration of Intention.-Must make and file declaration of intention, in proper form, under oath, before the clerk or deputy clerk of the court in the district in which he resides.

(3) Petition for Naturalization.-Not less than two nor more than seven years after making declaration of intention must make and file petition for naturalization in proper form under oath in the court of the district wherein he then resides.

(4) Certificate of Arrival.-If he arrived in the United States after the 29th day of June, 1906, he must file with the petition for naturalization a certificate from the Department of Labor, stating the date, place, and manner of his arrival in the United States.

(5) Notice.-Notice of the filing of the petition for naturalization and the approximate date for final hearing thereon, together with the names of witnesses, must be posted for at least 90 days prior to the final hearing.

(6) Proof. He must establish to the satisfaction of the court (1) that immediately preceding the date of his petition for naturalization he has resided continuously within the United States five years at least, and within the State or Territory where the court is, at the time held, one year at least; (2) that during that time he has behaved as a man of good moral character, attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States, and well disposed to the good order and happiness of the same; (3) that he is not an anarchist or a polygamist; and (4) that, being physically able to do so, he can speak the English language.

(7) Witnesses. In addition to his own oath, the testimony of at least two witnesses, citizens of the United States, as to the facts of residence, moral character, and attachment to the principles of the Constitution, is required.

(8) Oath of Allegiance.-Must be taken in open court before he is admitted to citizenship.

(9) Certificate of Naturalization.-Issued only when all of the foregoing requirements are met, and after the final order has been signed by the presiding judge.

6. Same; Widow and Minor Children of Deceased Declarant

(1) Age.-Widow must be 21 years of age at time of filing petition for naturalization.

(2) Declaration of Intention.-None required of the widow, but she must make proof of the declaration of intention made by the husband.

(3) Petition for Naturalization.-Not less than two nor more than seven years after the date of the declaration of intention of the deceased husband, must make and file petition for naturalization in proper form in the court of the district wherein she resides.

(4) Certificate of Arrival.-If widow and children arrived in the United States. after the 29th day of June, 1906, a certificate from the Department of Labor stat

ing the date, place, and manner of arrival in the United States must be filed with the petition.

(5) Notice.-Notice of the filing of the petition for naturalization and the approximate date for final hearing thereon, together with the names of witnesses, must be posted for at least 90 days prior to the final hearing.

(6) Proof. The death of the husband must be established, and his declaration of intention or a certified copy thereof must be presented, in addition to the facts necessary to be established, as set out in paragraph 6 of requirements applicable to aliens generally.

(7) Witnesses. Two witnesses, citizens of the United States, in addition to the petitioner, are required to prove facts as to residence, moral character, and attachment to the principles of the Constitution.

(8) Oath of Allegiance.-Must be taken in open court before admission to citizenship.

(9) Certificate of Naturalization.-Issued only when all of the foregoing requirements are met, and after the final order has been signed by the presiding judge.

7. Same; Wife and Minor Children of an Insane Declarant

(1) Age.—Wife must be 21 years of age at time of filing petition for naturalization.

(2) Declaration of Intention.-None required of wife, but she must make proof of the declaration of intention made by the husband.

(3) Petition for Naturalization.-Not less than two nor more than seven years after the date of the declaration of intention of the insane husband, must make and file petition for naturalization in proper form in proper court.

(4) Certificate of Arrival.-If wife and children arrived in the United States after the 29th day of June, 1906, a certificate from the Department of Labor stating the date, place, and manner of arrival in the United States, must be filed with the petition.

(5) Notice.-Notice of the filing of the petition for naturalization and the approximate date for final hearing thereon, together with the names of witnesses, must be posted for at least 90 days prior to the final hearing.

(6) Proof. The facts that husband made declaration of intention, that subsequently thereto he became insane, and that the wife thereafter made a homestead entry under the land laws of the United States, must be satisfactorily established, in addition to proof of the facts set forth in paragraph 6 of the requirements applicable to aliens generally.

(7) Witnesses.-Two witnesses, citizens of the United States, in addition to the petitioner, are required to prove facts as to residence, moral character, and attachment to the principles of the Constitution.

(8) Oath of Allegiance.-Must be taken in open court before admission to citizenship.

(9) Certificate of Naturalization.-Issued only when all of the foregoing requirements are met, and after the final order has been signed by the presiding judge.

8. Same; An Alien Erroneously Exercising Rights of Citizenship Because of Misinformation Concerning His Citizenship Status

(1) Age.-Must have been 21 years of age at least on July 1, 1914.

(2) Declaration of Intention.-None required.

(3) Residence.-Must have resided uninterruptedly within the United States during the period of five years next preceding July 1, 1914.

(4) Petition for Naturalization. Must file petition for naturalization in proper form under oath in the court of the district wherein he then resides.

(5) Certificate of Arrival.-If he arrived in the United States after the 29th day of June, 1906, he must file with the petition for naturalization a certificate from the Department of Labor, stating the date, place, and manner of his arrival in the United States.

(6) Notice. Notice of the filing of the petition for naturalization and the approximate date for final hearing thereon, together with the names of witnesses, must be posted for at least 90 days prior to the final hearings.

(7) Proof. He must establish to the satisfaction of the court (1) that he has resided uninterruptedly within the United States during the period of five years next preceding July 1, 1914; (2) that he has behaved as a man of good moral character, attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States, and well disposed to the good order and happiness of the same; (3) that he is not an anarchist or a polygamist; (4) that, being physically able to do so, he can speak the English language; (5) that on July 1, 1914, he was qualified to become a citizen of the United States except that he had not made a declaration of intention; and (6) that during the five years preceding July 1, 1914, or prior to that time, because of misinformation regarding his citizenship status, he erroneously exercised the rights and performed the duties of a citizen of the United States in good faith.

(8) Witnesses.-In addition to his own oath, the testimony of at least two witnesses, citizens of the United States, as to the facts of residence, moral character, and attachment to the principles of the Constitution is required.

(9) Oath of Allegiance.-Must be taken in open court before he is admitted to citizenship.

(10) Certificate of Naturalization.-Issued only when all the foregoing requirements are met and after the final order has been signed by the presiding judge.

9. Same; Aliens Serving in the Armies of the United States Prior to January 1, 1900

(2) Enlistment.-Must have enlisted in the armies of the United States, either Regular or Volunteer forces, prior to January 1, 1900.

(3) Discharge.-Must have honorable discharge.

(4) Declaration of Intention.-None required.

(5) Residence.-Must have resided within the United States at least one year prior to filing of petition for naturalization.

(6) Petition for Naturalization.—Must file petition for naturalization in proper form under oath in the court of the district wherein he resides.

(7) Notice. Notice of the filing of the petition for naturalization and the approximate date for final hearing must be posted for at least 90 days prior to the final hearing.

(8) Proof Necessary. He must establish to the satisfaction of the court (a) that for at least one year previous to filing his petition for naturalization he resided within the United States; (b) that during that time he behaved as a man of good moral character, attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States, and well disposed to the good order and happiness of the same; (c) that he is not an anarchist or a polygamist; (d) that, being physically able to do so, he can speak the English language; and (e) that he was honorably discharged from the service of the United States.

(9) Witnesses.-Two witnesses, citizens of the United States, in addition to the petitioner, are required to prove facts as to residence, moral character, and attachment to the principles of the Constitution.

(10) Oath of Allegiance.-Must be taken in open court before he is admitted to citizenship.

(11) Certificate of Naturalization.-Issued only when all the foregoing requirements are met, and after the final order has been signed by the presiding judge.

10. Same; Filipinos

(1) Age.-Must be at least 21 years of age.

(2) Nativity. Must have been born in the Philippine Islands.

(3) Declaration of Intention.-Declaration of intention necessary.

(4) Enlistment.-Must have enlisted in the United States Navy, Marine Corps, or the Naval Auxiliary Service.

(5) Period of Service.-Must have served in either of the branches referred to in paragraph 4 hereof for a period not less than three years.

(6) Discharge. Must have honorable discharge or an ordinary discharge with recommendation for reenlistment.

(7) Certificate of Arrival.-Certificate of arrival required, unless alien is actually in the naval service of the United States.

(8) Petition for Naturalization.-Not less than two nor more than seven years after date of declaration of intention he must file petition for naturalization. (9) Notice.-Notice of the filing of the petition not required.

(10) Court.-Petition for naturalization may be filed in most convenient court, provided paragraph 11 hereof is complied with.

(11) Preliminary Examination.-The applicant must appear with his two witnesses before a representative of the Bureau of Naturalization, and, if he passes the preliminary examination, proof of the five years' residence within the United States will be waived, if it is shown that such residence cannot be established. The petition for naturalization may then be filed in the most convenient court.

(12) Hearing. May be had upon filing of petition, provided paragraph 11 hereof is complied with.

(13) Proof. The honorable discharge certificate, signed by a duly authorized officer, shall be deemed prima facie evidence to satisfy all of the residence requirements and good moral character, when supported by the affidavits and testimony of two witnesses, citizens of the United States, identifying the applicant as the person named in the honorable discharge certificate. The preliminary examination must be produced and made a part of the record.

(14) Oath of Allegiance.-Must be taken in open court before admission to citizenship.

(15) Certificate of Naturalization.-Issued only when all the foregoing requirements are complied with, and after the final order has been signed by the presiding judge.

11. Same; An Alien or Porto Rican in Certain Services of the United States (1) Age.-Must be at least 21 years of age.

(2) Declaration of Intention.-Declaration of intention necessary.

(3) Branch of Service.-Must have entered or enlisted in any one of the following services: (a) Armies of the United States, Regular or Volunteer; (b) National Army; (c) National Guard or Naval Militia of any state, territory, or District of Columbia; (d) state militia in federal service; (e) United States Navy; (f) United States Marine Corps; (g) United States Coast Guard; (h) vessel of the United States; (i) merchant or fishing vessel of the United States of more than 20 tons burden.

(4) Period of Service. Three years' service required in case of vessels of the United States or merchant and fishing vessels of the United States of more than 20 tons burden.

(5) Discharge.-Must have honorable discharge certificate or certificate of service showing good conduct.

(6) Certificate of Arrival.-Certificate of arrival not required, when alien is actually in the military or naval service of the United States; otherwise, a certificate is required, if the alien arrived subsequent to June 29, 1906.

(7) Petition for Naturalization.-Not less than two nor more than seven years after the date of the declaration of intention he must file petition for naturalization. This petition can only be filed: (a) when applicant is still in the service on a re-enlistment or reappointment; or (b) within six months after an honorable discharge or separation from the service; or (c) while on furlough to the Army Reserve or Regular Army Reserve after honorable service.

(8) Notice.-Notice of the filing of the petition not required.

(9) Court.-Petition for naturalization may be filed in most convenient court, provided paragraph 10 hereof is complied with.

(10) Preliminary Examination.-The applicant must appear with his two witnesses before a representative of the Bureau of Naturalization, and, if he passes the preliminary examination, proof of the five years' residence within the United States will be waived if it is shown that such residence can not be established. The petition may then be filed in the most convenient court.

(11) Hearing.-May be had upon filing of petition if paragraph 10 hereof is complied with.