Do you have ancestors that worked on Ellis Island? The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has produced a 29-minute documentary film, “USCIS and the Legacy of Ellis Island” that is now available on YouTube.

From 1892 to 1954, more than 12 million immigrants were processed at Ellis Island. The film tells the story of Ellis Island from the perspective of those who worked there highlighting the connections between USCIS and Ellis Island. The film uses oral histories of former employees, historical artifacts, photos and documents. Interviews with USCIS historians and National Park Service rangers are also included in the documentary.

To view the film, go the the USCIS YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ssthg0Wv5s