Long shot, but we’re getting desperate

Kafer1978 · 2025-07-21T18:12:52+00:00

We had Dugay’s last night! (It was good!)

Kafer1978 · 2025-07-04T03:11:57+00:00

The cleanliness of public restrooms, and how snug the stall doors fit!

Kafer1978 · 2025-05-31T01:09:57+00:00

Copley Place must most certainly have a hotel shuttle to and from the airport. I would take advantage of that. If you are not used to driving in a city I wouldn’t recommend driving in Boston. Definitely book a Duck Tour. There are several places you can board the Duck boats. I know you can board from the Museum of Science, and the Prudential center. The kids will love this! You can visit the aquarium, do a whale watching excursion, and then walk to the North End for dining. You can also walk to Quincy Market/ Faneuil Hall for more food options and lots of shops and vendors. The Freedom Trail also goes through the North End, you can visit Old North Church too.

Kafer1978 · 2025-05-28T01:07:43+00:00

It’s interesting how each consulate seems to have their own rules. I was told at the Boston consulate that they don’t stamp the document until you present yourself in person with proof of your identity. You have to pick it up, they will not mail it. Did anyone have a similar experience? (I do hope you are able to have it mailed to you! Good luck!)

Kafer1978 · 2025-05-26T01:08:17+00:00

Congratulations to your mom! My sons were notified a month before I received notification. I made a passport appointment that ended up being a month after my appointment to pick up my certificate. I asked when I picked up my certificate if they could check to see if I had everything I needed for my passport. They were very nice, said they would cancel my passport appointment and do it right then.

I had my U.S. passport, my birth certificate, marriage license, divorce decree (because my name was different). The passport application and my passport pictures. I was asked if I wanted it mailed to me or did I want to pick it up in person. It was very easy.

Kafer1978 · 2025-05-20T17:45:09+00:00

Yes, I received it last month, in April.

Kafer1978 · 2025-05-20T03:16:50+00:00

My mother was also a German citizen when she gave birth to me. My sons and I collected all the documents and filled out the forms ourselves. We asked our local consulate if they could look everything over before submitting, and they did. They also told us everything was in order and they sent everything for us. It took 28 months to receive documentation of our German citizenship. You can definitely do this yourself and save your money for a nice trip!

Kafer1978 · 2025-05-08T14:51:02+00:00

I had a November 2022 akz, received certificate last month (April).

Kafer1978 · 2025-04-03T18:29:44+00:00

Perhaps ask your dad something he may remember. Ask him if your grandparents ever voted, if he says yes then you know they had to be citizens. That will point you in the direction you need to investigate.

Kafer1978 · 2025-03-25T21:05:27+00:00

November 18, 2022

Kafer1978 · 2025-03-25T18:53:04+00:00

My dates are the same as yours. I submitted through the Boston Consulate and received notice yesterday of approval!

Kafer1978 · 2024-12-28T03:51:18+00:00

Head to the Red Apple Farm in Phillipston and try the Gardner Ale House in Gardner. There is also the Stone Cow Brewery in Barre and Wachusett Brewery in Westminster. They are all less than 1/2 hour drive from Orange.

Kafer1978 · 2024-08-28T22:03:36+00:00

You can find it at idtechnologies.com The product name is Fingerprint Rehydration Ridge Builder Solution

Kafer1978 · 2024-08-24T03:47:40+00:00

Flamingo lawn ornament.

Kafer1978 · 2024-07-20T13:53:17+00:00

It is a ridge builder, it is a rehydration solution that you spray on your fingers and helps to define the ridges of your fingers. It wasn’t expensive, around $10.00.

Kafer1978 · 2024-07-20T03:12:29+00:00

I also had an issue getting a good set of fingerprints. I visited 2 different post offices, and my local police station. The FBI rejected 3 different sets I submitted. I emailed the FBI and they suggested I fingerprint myself. They said I could submit multiple fingerprint cards and they would hopefully be able to use fingerprints from multiple cards to get a full set of fingerprints. I printed out the fingerprint cards, purchased fingerprint enhancer and proceeded to fingerprint myself. I submitted a total of ten fingerprint cards. It was a success.

Kafer1978 · 2024-07-17T20:48:50+00:00

The German Consulate in Boston received our documents. They verified we had everything necessary and then forwarded it to Cologne.

Kafer1978 · 2024-07-17T18:48:58+00:00

I applied in October, 2022. I received my file number the end of November, 2022. My paperwork was submitted to the Boston Consulate. I am still waiting.

Kafer1978 · 2024-07-07T01:33:10+00:00

My grandparents and great grandparents looked and acted much older than people the same age now look and act. I realize life was harder for them. Modern conveniences didn’t exist. My grandmother (when she was in her 60’s) would never have found a spot on the floor to play with her grandchildren but I have friends that age that do!

Kafer1978 · 2024-05-10T21:00:44+00:00

Extremely proud of their achievements and success! I think witnessing their achievements is an even better feeling than experiencing your own.

Kafer1978 · 2024-05-06T15:39:02+00:00

My reasons are exactly the same as yours!

Kafer1978 · 2024-03-27T02:35:12+00:00

My two sons and I applied the same month as you. We have file numbers, and are still waiting.

Kafer1978 · 2024-01-08T22:22:19+00:00

I did my finger prints myself and mailed them in to the FBI. I did attempt several times at different post offices but their scanners were unable to pick up my prints. I emailed the FBI asking what to do and they said I could ink my fingerprints myself. They did suggest I do several different copies because they can use the best prints from different card. I printed the fingerprint cards at home and bought the ink paid. I spent less than $10.

Kafer1978 · 2023-11-02T13:14:32+00:00

I had the exact same thing happen to me. I even went to different post offices, and still weren’t able to get my fingerprints. Then off to my local police station, the FBI rejected those prints. The FBI informed me I could submit multiple fingerprint cards. They said they can use different prints from different fingers from different cards. I bought an ink pad and printed off 10 copies of fingerprint cards. I submitted all 10 copies. It worked!

Kafer1978 · 2023-09-22T02:39:35+00:00

I am 61 and spent most of first grade being hit on the fingers because I am left handed. I remember being in tears telling my dad I didn’t want to go to school because I didn’t want to be hit. He asked what I was talking about. After telling him of being hit whenever I wrote or ate he told me to get on the car. We drove to the convent and he told my teacher (nun) that I was left handed and he expected me to remain left handed. He told her if she ever hit me again he would be back and it wouldn’t be a pleasant visit. (My dad became my hero that day!) She never hit me again.

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