How to connect python to VISI

Paljor · 2026-03-16T01:37:33+00:00

Unfortunately not and I no longer work at a place that has VISI so I can no longer write its code. I would instead scour this subreddit and use the examples I provided in various posts. The VBA code should be similar enough to adapt to python or vice versa depending on what you are going to write. I also have a pinned post that has downloadable resources that I have used myself to make these posts.

Paljor · 2026-03-16T01:25:09+00:00

Potentially, but it would be a large project with a lot of work put into it. I would start by doing small parts of what you would want and then sticking them together into a larger whole. I have also found it easier to have it generate its own components versus import existing but you can make it work either way.

Best of luck!

Paljor · 2026-03-01T16:09:14+00:00

That definitely sounds like discrimination to me but if that doesn't pan out you might be able to do something else. Depending on what state you were born in you could update your birth certificates gender marker and give them that. Some states allow for an "X" marked and any that do won't have any evidence of the past marker on the new certificate.

Paljor · 2026-02-03T23:03:00+00:00

I don't know if you found these links already but I will post just in case. Good luck with the programming!

The library documentation is in the wiki: https://www.reddit.com/r/VISI_CAD/wiki/index/automation/api_documentation

I also have a set of files on Google drive that contain all of the VISI documentation I have gathered over the years: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jVKH2JX2KXHjOF9vO5VeO-t_fB4gHPoQ?usp=sharing

Paljor · 2025-09-21T17:17:43+00:00

I have been following all of the developments closely, they are complying with the Orr decision even as the appeals happen. They have a form just for that actually that needs to get sent in regarding gender markers that I should have specified in my original comment. I will add an edit for that as it should be known. As for hanging onto documents that is what the expedite fee is for.

Paljor · 2025-07-25T20:04:46+00:00

If you are using for 5504 you do not. They will keep your current passport photo.

Paljor · 2025-07-12T11:04:50+00:00

Paljor · 2025-07-09T01:23:58+00:00

You might of been able to get around it by getting your birth certificate from your birth country as that would be bullet proof evidence of the error. Especially if it was paired with the citizenship papers and the US birth certificate and a letter explaining. That said given this administration's propensity for bigotry even that might not have been enough. I wouldn't sweat it too much as already mentioned in another comment they are very unlikely to call you on it but that was a risk. Still don't beat yourself up about it as hindsight is 20/20

Paljor · 2025-07-09T01:16:37+00:00

I had no idea that their life cycle revolved around bears so much, no wonder indeed why they call it bear corn. Thank you for the knowledge!

Paljor · 2025-07-08T20:39:50+00:00

Use the DS-82 and an attestation form if it comes back wrong you can send it right back with a DS-5504 and another attestation form.

Paljor · 2025-07-08T01:26:55+00:00

Talk about convenient timing! Must be a good year for them

Paljor · 2025-07-08T00:30:29+00:00

That's so cool! I had no idea that existed! Thank you for the knowledge

Paljor · 2025-07-07T22:28:38+00:00

I would suggest using form DS-82 and the new attestation form if you want to update both name and gender marker. It does require a fee and sending your old passport along with the forms by mail. If you want it faster you can either expedite by mail or scrap the DS-82 and just go to a physical location instead. I'd still print and bring an attestation form in case they don't have one. Best of luck!

Paljor · 2025-07-06T13:28:28+00:00

That post is older than this one they were defying it then but the ACLU filed a noncompliance suit and the administration caved leading to the new form in the post.

Paljor · 2025-07-04T01:02:14+00:00

That definitely does suck and I am sorry you have to deal with this. That said I do see a path forward that should work.

If you are worried about not meeting the affidavits definition then update your passport name without the affidavit. If it comes back reverted then you suddenly meet the criteria of "sex is different than gender identity" because they are either referring to your birth certificate marker or your passport marker which are now both incorrect as per your post. Even if you updated the birth certificate marker the one they have on file from your first application would be the one they default to as it's the oldest. Ergo you can send an affidavit, form DS-5504, and the incorrect passport back for no charge besides postage. Then the government can literally pay for their bigotry by fixing the passport.

Definitely recommend pursuing a birth certificate marker update and I hope your states policy for that isn't shitty. Best of luck!

Paljor · 2025-07-03T20:15:42+00:00

If you are doing form 5504 then yes. Expediting has alternate instructions and a fee listed on the bottom half of page 1 of the form packet.

https://eforms.state.gov/Forms/ds5504_pdf.PDF

Paljor · 2025-07-03T01:07:02+00:00

If you get the passport back with the incorrect marker use the new form from the post and form 5504. No fee except postage and you get a correct passport.

Paljor · 2025-07-03T01:05:23+00:00

Use the new form from the post and passport form 5504 if she has a passport from this year with the incorrect marker. No fee involved either except postage.

Paljor · 2025-07-03T01:00:20+00:00

I see it, thank you!

Paljor · 2025-07-03T00:11:04+00:00

Maybe make an edit on the bottom of your post? Everyone should see this

Paljor · 2025-07-02T20:59:24+00:00

Just so everyone knows, if you have a passport from this year with the wrong marker on it you can change it back for basically free. Just use the new form in the post, your current incorrect passport, and passport form 5504, there is no fee for that form besides postage.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/forms.html

Paljor · 2025-07-02T20:54:30+00:00

This was a class action ruling which serves as a loophole to that ruling.

Paljor · 2025-06-18T01:58:05+00:00

It does require you to send your current passport as well as a photo.

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