Alien Registration Glossary

Alien registration records document non-citizens residing within a country. In the United States, large-scale alien registrations occurred during periods such as World War I and World War II. These records often contain detailed personal information and specialized terminology related to immigration status and legal identification.

Term	Definition
Alien	Person who is not a citizen of the country.
Alien Registration Number (A-Number)	Unique identifier assigned to non-citizen.
Alien Registration Form	Official document recording non-citizen information.
Certificate of Registration	Document issued after alien registers with authorities.
Country of Origin	Nation where individual was born or last resided.
Date of Entry	Date individual entered the country.
Declaration of Intent	First step toward naturalization.
Deportation	Removal of individual from country.
Domicile	Legal place of residence.
Entry Permit	Authorization to enter a country.
Exclusion	Denial of entry into a country.
Fingerprinting	Process of recording fingerprints for identification.
Immigration Act	Law governing immigration policy.
Immigration Officer	Official responsible for enforcing immigration laws.
Immigration Status	Legal classification of non-citizen.
Internment	Detention during wartime.
Legal Resident	Non-citizen authorized to live in country.
Naturalization	Process of becoming citizen.
Non-Immigrant	Person entering temporarily.
Passport	Official travel document issued by country of citizenship.
Permit to Reenter	Authorization allowing return after leaving country.
Place of Birth	Location where individual was born.
Port of Entry	Location where person entered country.
Registration Card	Identification issued to registered alien.
Registration District	Area where registration occurred.
Resident Alien	Non-citizen living in country permanently.
Visa	Authorization allowing entry into country.
Visa Number	Identifier assigned to visa document.
Wartime Registration	Mandatory registration during conflict period.
Alien Enemy	National of country at war with host nation.
Entry Record	Documentation of arrival in country.
Identification Card	Official document verifying identity.
Immigration File	Collection of records related to individual.
Travel Document	Paperwork required for international movement.
Citizenship Status	Legal standing regarding nationality.
Alien File (A-File)	Official record maintained on non-citizen.
Border Crossing Record	Documentation of crossing into country.
Immigration Law	Legal framework governing entry and residence.
Deportation Order	Official directive requiring removal.
Residency Requirement	Period required for naturalization eligibility.

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