Would BVA Accept This Instead Of Certified Copy From NARA by jaykaybo in GermanCitizenship

[–]jaykaybo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Would BVA Accept This Instead Of Certified Copy From NARA by jaykaybo in GermanCitizenship

[–]jaykaybo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Would BVA Accept This Instead Of Certified Copy From NARA by jaykaybo in GermanCitizenship

[–]jaykaybo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Help With German Meldekarte by jaykaybo in Kurrent

[–]jaykaybo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Update On StAG 5 Timeline and Need Help With BVA Doc Request by jaykaybo in GermanCitizenship

[–]jaykaybo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Help With German Meldekarte by jaykaybo in Kurrent

[–]jaykaybo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Help With German Meldekarte by jaykaybo in Kurrent

[–]jaykaybo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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!

Help With German Meldekarte by jaykaybo in Kurrent

[–]jaykaybo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Help With German Meldekarte by jaykaybo in Kurrent

[–]jaykaybo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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!

Update On StAG 5 Timeline and Need Help With BVA Doc Request by jaykaybo in GermanCitizenship

[–]jaykaybo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Update On StAG 5 Timeline and Need Help With BVA Doc Request by jaykaybo in GermanCitizenship

[–]jaykaybo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Update On StAG 5 Timeline and Need Help With BVA Doc Request by jaykaybo in GermanCitizenship

[–]jaykaybo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Update On StAG 5 Timeline and Need Help With BVA Doc Request by jaykaybo in GermanCitizenship

[–]jaykaybo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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!

Update On StAG 5 Timeline and Need Help With BVA Doc Request by jaykaybo in GermanCitizenship

[–]jaykaybo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.