ship manifest

[shutterbug]

What does the stamp "NON IMMIGRANT ALIEN " mean when it is stamped on the Country/ City or Town squares on the ships manifest of a person is from? Does it have any thing to with becoming a citizen of the USA>

[nuccia]

Hi shutterbug,

Here's a great site that explains markings on manifests. I think it may answer some of your questions.

http://www.jewishgen.org/InfoFiles/Manifests/

Nuccia