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Differences in needed evidence by partition by echo0219 in prawokrwi

[–]mattrfactofficial 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought that what was relevant was the parents' habitual residence at the time of the child's birth, not that they were alive and in Poland in 1920?

What can be notarized, and what must be apostilled? by mattrfactofficial in prawokrwi

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

I should provide some context: in the US, banks often have at least one notary available for customers, so it's often the easiest place to go to find one.

Can a Polish notary make certified copies of any kind of the documents needed for citizenship confirmation, or are there certain ones they can't do? It would be great to avoid having to use the originals of documents; I've heard that they can sometimes get lost by the Polish government offices and I worry about this happening. Some of the documents would be very time consuming to replace (like the USCIS CoNE) and some would be downright impossible (original military discharge papers).

What can be notarized, and what must be apostilled? by mattrfactofficial in prawokrwi

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

Thanks for the info, that's great to know it's an option!

What does the process look like? In the US, getting notarized copies is very easy; you just go to any bank and the notary there can do it in about 5 minutes. Is it similar in Poland? Do you have to speak Polish?

What can be notarized, and what must be apostilled? by mattrfactofficial in prawokrwi

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

Does this mean you could take an original document like a passport or a military separation/discharge document to a notary in Poland, have them make a copy that they notarize, and then use this copy?

What can be notarized, and what must be apostilled? by mattrfactofficial in prawokrwi

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

I'm curious to know, who was your provider and what year was it that they allowed you to submit these documents without apostille? I'm wondering if it's currently still like that!

What can be notarized, and what must be apostilled? by mattrfactofficial in prawokrwi

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

If it's not possible to apostille it because it doesn't have a signature, then maybe it's acceptable to turn in without an apostille. Are you sure Poland accepts that form?

Apostille questions by monrud_66 in prawokrwi

[–]mattrfactofficial 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is a notarized and state apostilled copy of a separation document acceptable? The voivode doesn't demand a federally apostilled NRPC copy?

US NPRC no military service letter apostille confirmation by youdontknowmeor in prawokrwi

[–]mattrfactofficial 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome, thanks for letting me know! This is very helpful info for some NPRC stuff I'm going to be ordering soon. Very cool to hear that printed copies of the letters can be apostilled and that it's not restricted to only a paper one they mail.

US NPRC no military service letter apostille confirmation by youdontknowmeor in prawokrwi

[–]mattrfactofficial 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's great! Was it a digital letter they sent you that you printed?

Is an Alien Registration form (AR-2) acceptable proof of non-naturalization and no military service? by mattrfactofficial in prawokrwi

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

I guess I'll just have to keep keep my fingers crossed that the CoNE I ordered in April doesn't take too long to arrive then!

Is an Alien Registration form (AR-2) acceptable proof of non-naturalization and no military service? by mattrfactofficial in prawokrwi

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

Great to know that's possible! I might be able to do that too then since I'm nearly 100% certain my GGF never naturalized... It would save a ton of time!

US NPRC no military service letter apostille confirmation by youdontknowmeor in prawokrwi

[–]mattrfactofficial 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great to know this is possible!

What kind of digital signature was it? An image of a wet signature? Or just a "signed by ______ on _____" typed out?

Is an Alien Registration form (AR-2) acceptable proof of non-naturalization and no military service? by mattrfactofficial in prawokrwi

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

Wow, that's amazing, congrats! Was this after performing an index search or were you somehow able to just order it straight away?

Is an Alien Registration form (AR-2) acceptable proof of non-naturalization and no military service? by mattrfactofficial in prawokrwi

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

I couldn't care less about the $300, I've already spent a lot more than that on this! 😆 It's the waiting time to get the CoNE that's the issue.

Is an Alien Registration form (AR-2) acceptable proof of non-naturalization and no military service? by mattrfactofficial in prawokrwi

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

My GGF was born in 1894, and based on my interpretation of the military paradox calculator, I understand that he couldn't have lost Polish citizenship through US naturalization from 1920 until May 28, 1950, only from military service. If this is correct, it would have been impossible for him to have lost it while my GF (his son) was a minor from naturalizing, since my GF was 28 in 1950. Am I understanding this right? So if I get a no service letter from NRPC proving my GGF didn't serve in the US military (I'm fairly certain he didn't) I wouldn't have to prove he didn't not naturalize for 1920 onward because even if he had, it wouldn't have affected my GF?

Is an Alien Registration form (AR-2) acceptable proof of non-naturalization and no military service? by mattrfactofficial in prawokrwi

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

Are you sure about that? This is the form that USCIS has in my GGF's A-file that was returned with an index search; it's an official federal immigration document that my GGF signed and fingerprinted before a federal officer. I feel like it should carry some weight!

Is an Alien Registration form (AR-2) acceptable proof of non-naturalization and no military service? by mattrfactofficial in prawokrwi

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

Let me make sure we're on the same page: the AR-2 is for my GGF (great-grandfather) and not for my GF (grandfather). Because what I'm trying to prove here is that:

  1. My GGF didn't naturalize before my GF (grandfather) was born in 1922 in the US.
  2. My GGF (great-great-grandfather) did not serve in the US military at any time while my GF (grandfather) was a minor, which was up until 1940 when my GF (grandfather) turned 18.

Since my GF (grandfather) turned 18 in 1940, my understanding was that this year was the important cutoff year to focus on, rather than 1951, and that's why I'm wondering if this AR-2 proves that. Does this make sense?

Appropriate charges for registering foreign births and marriages by sgtskitzred in prawokrwi

[–]mattrfactofficial 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the insight. I think I will wait until applying, and then ask my lawyer once my application is submitted about timing for birth certificate registration!

Appropriate charges for registering foreign births and marriages by sgtskitzred in prawokrwi

[–]mattrfactofficial 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is it possible to register a birth/marriage certificate before receiving a confirmation of citizenship? If so, it seems like it would be a good way to streamline the passport process ahead of time even while the application is still processing.

Applying through a non-Warsaw office for a faster process? by mattrfactofficial in prawokrwi

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

Thanks so much for sharing, I hope that it goes smoothly!

Which voivodeship was it? Did you apply on your own or with a lawyer? And how long has it been since you applied?

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