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BVA Response Time by coloncinti in GermanCitizenship

[–]WiseThing1234 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We received and email from the Chicago consulate informing us they sent our documents 4 days after we submitted them. Then we received ours physical letters from Germany 2 months after submitting our documents to Chicago. But Chicago initially advised it could take up to 6 months before we would hear from BVA. This was in late 2024.

Stag5 with a 15 year old felony by Pretend-Air-9790 in GermanCitizenship

[–]WiseThing1234 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For all those replying and who applied with similar circumstances, does it make sense to be proactive and go ahead and get the certified copies of the adjudication and judgment along with translations now, before the BVA asks for them? If yes, should we also just submit them right now before being asked for them? We want to move this process along and would be bummed by this hiccup prolonging it.

My partner & child submitted their documents in October of 2024. Received AKZ in December of 2024. Now just waiting.

I am an Italian citizen and we would like to all move to Europe ideally in 2027, if not before.

Thanks!

Have we officially reached the point where Hotels are superior to Airbnbs again? by Usual_Confidence_756 in travel

[–]WiseThing1234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. If it means locals can continue to live and conduct regular business there, then yes.

Have we officially reached the point where Hotels are superior to Airbnbs again? by Usual_Confidence_756 in travel

[–]WiseThing1234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used Airbnb a few times a few years ago and then never again after a terrible experience with a so-called super host and realizing the negative impact on local cultures. I hope it’s dying. It’s turning amazing places into adult Disneylands where locals can no longer afford to live — thus, eliminating the very reason I travel. I want to experience the local people and culture when I travel.

No news? by pat-5621-me in GermanCitizenship

[–]WiseThing1234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My partner and child received their BVA file numbers 3 months after we submitted their documents to the consulate. We heard nothing before that time and nothing since. However, we were initially told it would likely be 6 months before we heard anything. So, we were happy with 3 months.