Fraternity-Testvériség, 1962 (40. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1962-02-01 / 2. szám

FRATERNITY

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375. Long Branch, N. J. —.—

377. San Diego, Calif.__ 152.03

378. San Jose, Calif. _____ 414.35

379. Hollywood, Calif. 1153.95

380. Cleveland, O.________ 168.65

381. Chicago, 111._______ —

383. Rural Valley, Pa. ____ —.—

384. Renton, Pa. _________ 164.37

385. San Bernardino, Calif. _ 266.24

386. Cincinnati, O. ----------- 191.46

388. Lakeland, Fla. _____ 70.60

390. Hudson Valley, N. Y. _ 179.26

391. Houston, Tex. _____ —.—

392. New Orleans, La.____ 57.61

393. Peoria, 111. ___ . _ 68.24

394. Dallas, Tex. _________ 55.88

4. Cleveland, O.________ 800.57

Total_______________$84,064.34

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NOTICE!

The following arrived Dec. 29, 1961, after bank closing hours:

69. Columbus, O.________ 1148.21

44. Alpha, N. J. ------------ 48.75

Washington, D. C. Paul St. Miklossy, Jan. 5, 1962 Treasurer

MUST I FILE FIRST PAPERS”?

Question: I immigrated to the United States several years ago and intend to become an American citizen. Recently a friend told me that I must file my “first papers” at once in order to avoid any delay in applying for naturalization when I have been here long enough to meet resident requirements. Is this true?

Answer: No. It used to be true, but is no longer true. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, “first papers”, or the declaration of intention to become a citizen, which for many years had been necessary for naturalization, were made optional. In other words, if you are over 18 years of age, have been legally admitted to the United States for permanent residence and wish to file “first papers”, you may do so. But they are NOT necessary for naturalization. In many states, however, an alien must have “first papers” to be admitted to the practice of certain professions and licensed occupations. If you expect to work in any of these professions or occupations, “first papers” are important. Otherwise, they are not necessary. The fee for filing a declaration of intention is $5.00. Information about this and other questions dealing with naturalization is contained in "How to Become a Citizen of the United Slates", a book published by the American Council for Nationalities Service. Copies at $1.00 each may be obtained from the Council at 20 West 40th Street, New York 18, N. Y.