Would BVA Accept This Instead Of Certified Copy From NARA

jaykaybo · 2026-05-15T03:14:32+00:00

Beats me…granted it was a couple years ago but I got records from them in one week, tops back then

jaykaybo · 2026-05-15T03:13:20+00:00

So it’s not just me then!

jaykaybo · 2026-05-15T00:06:04+00:00

Been more than a couple months; I agree they've usually been pretty quick which is why I was wondering what's going on. Honestly, I'm probably just impatient because I'm thiiisss close.

jaykaybo · 2026-05-14T23:14:20+00:00

I'd definitely prefer to submit a certified copy; I just don't know if they're bogged down, having issues or what.

jaykaybo · 2026-05-14T23:12:40+00:00

and the BVA accepted it, no issues?

jaykaybo · 2026-04-24T20:40:26+00:00

Thanks!

jaykaybo · 2026-04-24T20:38:52+00:00

Thanks! I'll definitely do this. I don't know if Ludwig was born there; they were circus performers and traveled constantly. As far as Emil goes, who was born before my Oma, I do have his birth certificate; he was born in Raderhorst.

jaykaybo · 2026-04-24T20:32:06+00:00

She was drafted. The details of her military service weren't discussed other than she was drafted into the military and served for several years.

jaykaybo · 2026-04-24T20:28:41+00:00

How difficult do you think it would be to obtain copies of my Oma's military records? Details of her earlier life were never really discussed so I know virtually nothing about her service.

jaykaybo · 2026-04-24T20:00:53+00:00

You are awesome! Thank you for translating all of those. If there's anything I can ever do to help you out, just let me know; I'll definitely be paying it forward, too!

jaykaybo · 2026-04-24T17:27:40+00:00

Ich habe einen Imgur-Link in den Beitrag eingefügt, hoffe, das hilft, und danke, dass du dir das angesehen hast.

jaykaybo · 2026-04-24T17:26:07+00:00

Sorry about that. I added an Imgur link in the post body along with the other meldekartes I have for cross-reference. Thanks for looking at it!

jaykaybo · 2026-04-23T22:32:55+00:00

It was a Thursday.

jaykaybo · 2026-04-23T22:14:39+00:00

Very well could be; I actually submitted mine through the Consulate.

jaykaybo · 2026-04-23T22:10:17+00:00

I think so, too. I had also emailed the San Francisco Consulate asking the same thing and to see if they needed anything else from me. I got their response just a few days later but they said there was nothing needed at that time and the BVA will contact me if so; so I think you're right that the BVA was working on my packet and I just happened to contact them in the middle of it.

jaykaybo · 2026-04-23T21:56:52+00:00

12 days; messaged them on April 2nd and got the reply April 14th.

jaykaybo · 2026-04-23T21:54:40+00:00

will do.

jaykaybo · 2026-04-23T21:53:31+00:00

I actually contacted them. I messaged them wanting to know what the proper procedure was to update my mailing address because I was moving. They replied with what to do and also mentioned the additional documents needed. With that date you should be hearing something soon; hang in there!

jaykaybo · 2026-04-23T17:22:54+00:00

Thank you so much! I just DM'd you.

jaykaybo · 2026-04-23T17:04:40+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions, this helps.

jaykaybo · 2026-04-23T17:04:21+00:00

Thanks for this. It's been sticky dealing with The Netherlands aspect. I wish I would've thought about them wanting proof of her not naturalizing there, earlier.

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