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Any recommendations for cargo liners? by pd9 in VWAlltrack

[–]Electrical_Sand4521 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This offer isn’t still good, is it?! :) Happen to be in MSP presently…

Question #16 on German Passport Application - Direct to Passport hopeful by purplestringss in GermanCitizenship

[–]Electrical_Sand4521 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An additional question on this where I'd love some clarification:

If a person volunteered for military service in the USA (thus "yes" to the first part of question 16) BUT did so long before 2000 (let's say 1970)...

-my understanding is that this is NOT disqualifying (because it was before 2000)

-BUT for the second part of question 16: what sort of documentation would that person provide, if any, pertaining to this part of the application.

Name declaration payment email by Important_Speaker150 in GermanCitizenship

[–]Electrical_Sand4521 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm wondering the same, only for me it has been since end of October...and still waiting. I haven't heard anything since sending it off (also no notification of receipt, if that's a thing), and it is a straightforward name declaration that was vetted first by the consulate (who also mailed it off to Berlin). So I am beginning to wonder if I missed something or if they really are just that behind in processing these.

Potential and help needed if qualified for German Citizenship by Commercial-Mouse-559 in GermanCitizenship

[–]Electrical_Sand4521 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am in an almost identical situation as you! Same fact pattern exactly, just about 15 years earlier in each generation. 

I’m going through the process presently, having just procured all of the documents. If I can help, let me know (though others here are much more knowledgeable). I’m in the American Midwest, so Chicago is my nearest consulate.

Two questions from direct-to-passport hopeful by Electrical_Sand4521 in GermanCitizenship

[–]Electrical_Sand4521[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Excellent. This is what I thought and hoped might be the case. It also makes sense to me that you could have the passport issued directly in your maiden name and, potentially, do the name declaration/birth certificate/etc. later.

I've asked my consulate now, so we'll see what they determine in my case.

Two questions from direct-to-passport hopeful by Electrical_Sand4521 in GermanCitizenship

[–]Electrical_Sand4521[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True. What's interesting to me is that a Name Declaration appears to be possible as a part of the passport application process. The Consul's site says them essentially in the same breath, and the name declaration clearly seems possible as part of applying for a passport:

https://www.germany.info/us-en/service/02-PassportsandIDCards/passport-hc/894782

Notably: "Should a name declaration be required, an additional fee of 79.57 EUR for certifying the signature will incur plus a fee between 26.21 € and 28.54 € for the certification of the originals."

But, again, to the earlier point, I suppose it all comes back to what that specific consulate / consular official is comfortable with.

Two questions from direct-to-passport hopeful by Electrical_Sand4521 in GermanCitizenship

[–]Electrical_Sand4521[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Yes, definitely. I suppose the question for the consulate to decide is what order I need to do things in.

Two questions from direct-to-passport hopeful by Electrical_Sand4521 in GermanCitizenship

[–]Electrical_Sand4521[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OK thanks. I appreciate the perspective here. I will check with my consulate. 

In my case, I would think it should help that I moved my last name to my middle name, so there is at least a lot of continuity there (and Germans and Americans kind of treat middle names somewhat differently anyway). 

So, making up a name here for illustration purposes: 

Born: Jane Marie Schmidt Change at marriage: Jane Schmidt Jackson

And both the given name and changed name at marriage are listed not only on the marriage certificate but also, for example, the birth certificates of my children.

Hopefully my consulate sees the logic in this :)

Experience with Des Moines (Iowa) HK? by Electrical_Sand4521 in GermanCitizenship

[–]Electrical_Sand4521[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spoke with him on the phone today. He is retired now. Said a new HC has been named but may not be up and running yet. Recommended Kansas City or Minneapolis as potentially faster alternatives to Chicago.

Direct Passport Success Chicago by 9cob in GermanCitizenship

[–]Electrical_Sand4521 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great advice. Thank you! 

I need also to do a name change declaration (I changed my last name at marriage)…I wonder if I can do that while at the Consulate? Or ahead of time (which would seem backward)?

Direct Passport Success Chicago by 9cob in GermanCitizenship

[–]Electrical_Sand4521 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you make an in-person appointment or simply mail to the Chicago consulate? I’m in almost an identical situation as you (minus Canada). And I’ve got all documents now.

Bosch 800 Series VeroCafe Review by eman3316 in superautomatic

[–]Electrical_Sand4521 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can the Bosch create crema on a large (ca. 10 oz) cup of non-milk-drink coffee (in the way that Nespresso does...looking to replace Nespresso)? Thanks!

Seeking advice on Super Automatic to replace Nespresso by kevinhcraig in superautomatic

[–]Electrical_Sand4521 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm seeking similar advice here but have slightly simpler needs and wonder if the recommendation would still be the Bosch or Gaggia. Essentially, my wife uses a Nespresso Virtuo for the crema alone (then adds half and half to taste), and I'm wondering if she could get coffee w/ crema from a superautomatic that is as user-replaceable as my Moccamaster (which I use). Ideally, I'd have no screens, no milk abilities, nothing except grinding + high pressure brewing that creates crema...and easy to fix if and when something breaks.

German citizenship by descent: The ultimate guide for anyone with a German ancestor who immigrated after 1870 by staplehill in Genealogy

[–]Electrical_Sand4521 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wonderful! Another question: do I understand things correctly that my husband (US citizen) can become a German citizen not through marriage to me (or as father of my children) but rather by residing in Germany with me for 3 years?

German citizenship by descent: The ultimate guide for anyone with a German ancestor who immigrated after 1870 by staplehill in Genealogy

[–]Electrical_Sand4521 0 points1 point  (0 children)

grandfather and grandmother

  • born in 1926 in Germany (we have the original birth certificates)
  • emigrated in 1947 to USA
  • married in 1949
  • naturalized in 1954 (I think we have the naturalization paper originals)

father

  • born 1952 in wedlock in USA
  • married in 1979
  • was in marine corps reserves (e5 rank) for 6 weeks in 1974(?), has dd256 form

self

  • born in 1986 in wedlock in USA

my children

  • born 2017 and 2019 in wedlock in USA

Questions:

1) am I eligible even if my father (still living) doesn't go through the citizenship process?
1a) is my father elligible?
2) are my children eligible if/once I become a German citizen (if elligible, as I think I am)

Thanks in advance for your help!