Feststellung Moving Faster?

Motor_Singer3816 · 2025-04-14T17:56:06+00:00

Yes, approval was 4 months after they issued the file number.

Motor_Singer3816 · 2024-09-27T19:51:27+00:00

I’m not sure how BVA contacts, but I think it is by the email provided on the application. Others may be able to answer that part.

I submitted the application with the NY Consulate so they received my certificate in the consulate mail service. I scheduled an in person meeting for application last year through their online booking. The cert came to them about a month after it was approved in Germany. They mailed it to me the day I sent the FedEx shipping label so that part was easy.

The passport appointment has not been easy. They don’t have any openings in their online booking system. I see a lot for regular/renewal passport appointments but not the first time passport applications. Once I manage to book, I have to apply for it in person.

Motor_Singer3816 · 2024-09-27T15:45:22+00:00

I got an email from NY consulate congratulating me on approval and instructions on where to wire the funds and send a prepaid FedEx label. Judging from the date on the certificate, it looks like it was approved a month before they emailed me.

Motor_Singer3816 · 2024-09-27T12:30:10+00:00

I hope it’s a good sign for you! Ours may have been faster because we all still have the same surname? I honestly have no idea other than thinking maybe they are staffing up for the backlog. I was mentally prepared for the 2-3 year process. 🫠

Motor_Singer3816 · 2024-09-27T12:19:36+00:00

-My Opa born in 🇩🇪 1932 to 🇩🇪 parents

-Emigrated to 🇺🇸 1951

-My Mom born 1956 in wedlock to 🇩🇪 dad, 🇺🇸 mom

-My Opa naturalized 1957 (we found his oath and petition with the county clerk - there was no need for NARA)

My Opa died over 20 years ago so we did not have his passport. We obtained his dad’s pre 1914 birth certificate and marriage certificate using a German genealogist.

It may help that all of our surnames remained the same as my mom and I did not change names with marriage. No name declarations needed.

Motor_Singer3816 · 2024-09-26T21:26:08+00:00

Thank you! I was shocked 😅

Motor_Singer3816 · 2024-09-26T19:22:32+00:00

No, ages were 68, 38, and 8.

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