Errol asked "Does the Government retain the files of applications and interview notes? Which branch of Government would retain these documents?" As noted by others, the approved visa applications and

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Linda asked ". . . in 1950. Would they have been required to get Visas to come here?" Yes, visas for permanent immigrants have been required by the US since 1924. They were originally filed separately

I for one like the new format much better (but I'm only subscribed to this one list). Thanks!

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I tried Roots Magic once. I went back to Reunion.

I'm not convinced she could not have a Social Security Number even if she wasn't a citizen, but maybe others can cite the official rules on that question. I went to look at the 1952 manifest mentioned

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