it varies but after 1906, yes (I think this is what you're asking, apologies if it isn't) https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/United_States_Naturalization_and

it varies but after 1906, yes (I think this is what you're asking, apologies if it isn't) https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/United_States_Naturalization_and_Citizenship#Naturalization_After_1906 https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/United_States_Naturaliz... > After 1906 an immigrant was required to submit a certificate of arrival when he petitioned for citizenship in order to prove the length of his residency. This document gives the place of entry, manner of arrival, and date of arrival. This was kept in the file with the petition.