I'm very confused! This is what I understand: the Declaration of Intent is a document that is filed in the county where the immigrant intends to reside prior to the person actually leaving their country of origin. Is that correct? I'm getting conflicting answers on exactly where I should look for these documents on my ancestors. The coordinator of the Brown County, Wisconsin website claims that the documents are held at the county level, but the county says they have no naturalization information. Is the Declaration of Intent the same as an application for citizenship? Where in Wisconsin should I look for this information? All that's left to tie the bow on my Norwegian ancestry is the ship & immigration information... how the Rasmussens & the Paulsons came to Ashwaubenon (and then to Waukechon) from Norway in 1882. Is there anyone out there who can help? Thanks... Linda