GN 00302: Proof of Age
BASIC (09-87)
A. Introduction
The location of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) records pertaining to a foreign born claimant is determined by two factors:
Whether the claimant is an alien or a naturalized citizen, and
If an alien, the date of arrival in the U.S., or if naturalized, the date of naturalization
B. Summary Chart
This chart summarizes the information on sources of DHS records given in GN 00302.920 - GN 00302.940 below. For more specific information pertining to each source, refer to the appropriate section.
| IF claimant is... | AND... | THEN you may obtain... | FROM this location |
|---|---|---|---|
An alien |
Arrived in U.S. before 7/1/24 |
Arrival record |
DHS Verification Center (GN 00302.920) |
Alien registration record |
DHS District Office (GN 00302.920) |
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Arrived in U.S. after 6/30/24 |
|
DHS District Office (GN 00302.930) |
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A naturalized citizen |
Was naturalized before 4/1/56 |
Arriv al record |
DHS Verification Center; if not available there, see GN 00302.920 for subsequent action |
Alien registration record (if an alien at a time of 1940 registration or later) |
DHS District Office (GN 00302.940) |
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Petition for naturalization, naturalization record, etc. |
|
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Naturalized after 3/31/56 |
Arrival information including visas and supporting documents |
DHS District Office; if not available there, may be obtained from DHS Verification Center |
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Alien registration record |
DHS District office (GN 00302.940) |
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Petition for naturalization, naturalization record, etc. |
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C. Note
Beginning 6/1/74 all petitions for naturalization over 10 years old filed in Detroit, MI U.S. District Court are transferred to the Federal Records Center.