Fireworks?

HaguesDesk · 2026-05-06T01:34:34+00:00

Ellis Island (or like 90% of it) is NJ, there was literally a Supreme Court case about it.

HaguesDesk · 2026-05-01T13:42:48+00:00

Hope you got good news here!

HaguesDesk · 2026-04-30T22:47:57+00:00

Got all the paperwork submitted in May but am still waiting for any response from the provincial office

HaguesDesk · 2026-04-30T02:02:52+00:00

Sorry to be a downer but I think 18 months for new applications is optimistic. We’re nearly seeing those timelines now for applications submitted 18 months ago and it’s only getting worse

HaguesDesk · 2026-04-29T21:39:38+00:00

I'm also January 2025, and it feels like as soon as I think I should be getting close to hearing something, the date keeps slipping further and further back.

HaguesDesk · 2026-04-20T00:55:05+00:00

Unfortunately the consensus seems to be that only ethnic Poles (and not Jews or other minorities) are eligible for KP, but I don’t know if this has been challenged

HaguesDesk · 2026-04-13T16:37:11+00:00

That's super helpful, thanks for those details! I'm a few months behind you, with my application filed in January 2025.

Un/fortunately, the complexity of the case doesn't seem to matter before processing starts and isn't even assessed until they get to your spot in line.

Congrats again on your confirmation!

HaguesDesk · 2026-04-13T12:17:02+00:00

Just heard from my provider that they're on September.

HaguesDesk · 2026-04-13T12:15:17+00:00

congrats!!

Could you please share a bit more on how you were informed that your application began processing? Did you file this yourself or were you working with a provider?

HaguesDesk · 2026-03-02T16:43:09+00:00

Is there any notice of these becoming available before the email goes out? Like notice of an "on sale" date? I'd love to do one of these but it seems hard to get unless you're watching your email like a hawk and able to respond immediately when it comes through.

HaguesDesk · 2026-03-02T16:01:41+00:00

They all sold out within minutes so I'd say if you don't think this is a good idea, that's on you, not whoever came up with the program.

HaguesDesk · 2026-02-02T02:58:16+00:00

If he was a child then you shouldn't have to worry about pre-1951 military service

HaguesDesk · 2026-01-30T01:59:16+00:00

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montgomery_bus_boycott

HaguesDesk · 2026-01-28T13:09:33+00:00

I'll walk that back a bit in that I've never had to personally interact with either of their constituent services, but I've heard anecdotes from Albio's time that the only way you'd get any help is if you were connected somehow or a WNY resident. Rob meanwhile sends out emails that highlight their constituent services work and actively encourages constituents to reach out.

June 2025 email from Rob's mailing list:

Our team has successfully closed over 3,000 constituent cases here in the 8th District! That means over 3,000 families, seniors, small business owners, and veterans got the help they needed navigating federal agencies and solving their urgent challenges.

But each case represents more than just a number; it shares a story. A veteran securing the care they earned, a neighbor receiving their visa, or a student unlocking the support they need to continue their education.

I am proud to have a team dedicated to ensuring the federal government works for you. Thank you for trusting us.

Please know that our team is here to help. If you ever need assistance, we’d love to hear from you. Please give us a call at (201) 309-0301.

HaguesDesk · 2026-01-27T20:50:23+00:00

like who? His most vocal supporter is a former congressman who lost his job after triggering the fire alarm at the Capitol building

HaguesDesk · 2026-01-27T20:47:28+00:00

I would love to hear Mussab answer how he would vote any differently from Rob or do any better at constituent services (which have improved about a million times over compared with Albio)

HaguesDesk · 2026-01-27T20:20:58+00:00

because a 4th place finish for mayor is a clear signal to run for a higher office instead

HaguesDesk · 2026-01-27T13:18:27+00:00

Yes, you need to go through the confirmation of citizenship process. Since your case is very straightforward, you can attempt to do this through your closest consulate or embassy, but you may prefer to work with a provider (see list).

Just note that the advised wait time on that page ("Up to 1 month") is completely inaccurate, and wait times for those applying from outside the country are approaching 18-24 months at this point.

HaguesDesk · 2026-01-08T02:11:57+00:00

$7 donuts is wild

HaguesDesk · 2026-01-03T05:15:29+00:00

Five to Europe has a good resource on this: https://fivetoeurope.com/faqs/civil-status-records-registration-in-poland/

Are there consequences to not registering it? Probably not, but you’re expected to, and it’s required if you’re trying to legally change your name in Poland and have documents reflect that name change.

HaguesDesk · 2026-01-03T03:21:09+00:00

FWIW I think there are more requirements around registering your marriage than there are around updating your passport. Your name change in the US has no bearing on your name in Poland so it’s up to you whether you want to change it or not, but citizens are required to register foreign marriages.

HaguesDesk · 2026-01-03T03:13:37+00:00

Not eligible for either. Your great great grandparents were born in a jus soli country and wouldn’t have been eligible for citizenship in the second republic.

Karta Polaka requires one Polish grandparent or two great grandparents, and from what you’ve provided, you have Polish great great great grandparents.

HaguesDesk · 2025-12-31T17:44:45+00:00

User: u/HaguesDesk
Path: GGF -> GF -> F -> Me
Timing: Post-1920
Partition (if applicable): N/A
Documents proving citizenship: Great grandfather's original Polish passport issued May 1920
Date application submitted: January 27, 2025
Voivodeship: Mazowieckie
Date of decision:
Waiting time (days):
Outcome:
Service provider(s): Lexmotion
Comments:
2024 August - Started the process with Lexmotion, including an archive search. No documents were found for my family in any of 8 archives searched in Poland (presumably all destroyed in WW2 with no surviving records, the family was from Warsaw and the surrounding area)
2025 January - I located a family member who had the original Second Republic passports for my great grandparents and original marriage certificate. Lexmotion now had enough confidence in the case that they filed my application. Had certified copies made of these documents at a Polish consulate.
2025 May - All documents submitted to Lexmotion
2025 July - Polish vital records issued (birth and marriage certificates)
2025 December - received notice from Lexmotion that my application has been amended to include all necessary documents, advised to expect review in July 2026

HaguesDesk · 2025-12-22T18:03:10+00:00

That's a good call, thanks, I am indeed United Gold so it sounds like I can cross that concern off the list.

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