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Summary  
The document contains fragmented records from multiple government forms and reports related to immigration investigations of individuals connected to Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, later identified as the assassin of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. It includes details about Sirhan’s family members, his birth in Palestine (now Israel) on 10 October 1938, education in Jerusalem, migration to Jordan and California, employment history in the U.S., and arrest following the assassination of RFK on 5 June 1968. The text references visa applications, background checks by the Jordan Ministry of Interior, FBI interviews with family members, and allegations of political affiliations with Communist Party groups. It also notes Sirhan’s prior injuries from a horse-riding accident in Corona, California, and financial disputes linked to insurance claims. Statements from his mother, Mary Sirhan, describe his behavior, lack of criminal history, and absence of firearms or drug use.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan Bishara Sirhan**: Identified as the individual later linked to the assassination of RFK; born in Palestine (10 October 1938), educated in Jerusalem, employed in California, arrested after the shooting.  
- **Mary Sirhan**: Mother of Sirhan; resided in Pasadena, California; provided statements about her son’s activities, including his work at a ranch near Corona and absence from home prior to the assassination.  
- **Bishara Salahman Ghattas**: Father of Sirhan; resided in Jordan.  
- **Adel Sirhan, Munir Sirian, Saidallah Sirian**: Brothers of Sirhan; provided statements about his background, employment, potential gun ownership, and financial disputes.  
- **Sharp Bishara Sirhan**: Family member; described his residence, military service, and relationship with siblings.  

Key Locations  
- **Jerusalem, Palestine (now Israel)**: Birthplace of Sirhan; location of his education and family residence before migration.  
- **Pasadena, California**: Residences of Mary Sirhan and her sons; locations where Sirhan worked (e.g., ranch near Corona).  
- **Jordan**: Residence of Bishara Salahman Ghattas; part of the family’s history prior to relocation.  
- **Corona, California**: Site of Sirhan’s horse-riding accident and subsequent insurance claims.  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Mentioned as a location for employment (e.g., health food store, Nash Department Store).  

Key Events  
- **1938**: Birth of Sirhan in Palestine, verified by Jordanian and Palestinian records.  
- **1948–1956**: Migration of the Sirhan family from Palestine to Jordan and eventually to California.  
- **1966–1968**: Employment history of Sirhan in California, including work at a ranch near Corona and subsequent unemployment.  
- **5 June 1968**: Assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy; Sirhan was arrested shortly after the shooting.  
- **Horse-riding accident**: Sirhan sustained injuries to his head and hip in an incident two years prior, leading to insurance claims estimated between $200,000 and $150,000.  
- **Employment disputes**: Munir noted Sirhan’s unemployment and a dispute with a store proprietor over a book about Jewish people.  
- **FBI interviews (June 1968)**: Family members provided statements about Sirhan’s background, potential gun ownership, and alleged activities.  

Key Organizations  
- **Jordan Ministry of Interior**: Conducted background checks on Sirhan and his family.  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Involved in the investigation, with records referencing Sirhan’s activities and arrest.  
- **U.S. Immigration Authorities**: Reviewed Sirhan’s residency and employment history in California.  
- **Communist Party, USA (CP)**: Alleged association with Sirhan; referenced as a target for recruitment by Walter S. Crowe.  
- **Southern California District Communist Party (SDCP)**: Involved in meetings regarding Sirhan’s affiliations.  
- **W.E.B. Du Bois Clubs of America**: Mentioned in context of alleged disassociation from Sirhan; linked to efforts to deny his membership.  
- **Organization of Arab Students (OAS)**: Referenced as a group Sirhan attended a banquet with Crowe in 1964.  
- **Students for a Democratic Society (SDS)**: Mentioned as an organization Crowe attempted to establish at Pasadena City College.

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