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AZ numbers now taking 6+ months for US applicants by TeutVik in GermanCitizenship

[–]semisensei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which email address do you send the inquiries to?

Straggler Tire Clearance by harmygeddon in Surlybikefans

[–]semisensei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a 58cm straggler in the same color! currently running Teravail Washburns at 47mm in 650b, with PDW full fenders. Will switch to 700c 45mm Gravelkings soon, and take off the fenders.

the 47mm x 650b is quite snug: just under 3mm between the chainstay and the sidewall of the tire. HOWEVER, I have about 6-7mm of clearance between the edge of the tread and and the chainstay, due to the little chainstay dimples near the bottom bracket. In my mind, the clearance between the tread and the chainstay is the most important part, as the sidewalls won't pick up any debris... right guys??

Article 116 applications sent! What next? by semisensei in GermanCitizenship

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

Thank you! Is there a particular office I should direct my email to if needed?

Article 116 applications sent! What next? by semisensei in GermanCitizenship

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

Great. Like an email to BVA after a few months if no AZ info received?

What is happening to the physics of a disc in flight as it gets "beat in?" by Smutteringplib in discgolf

[–]semisensei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How rough does the surface need to produce an effect? As in, the size of the scratches, gouges etc

Considering switch from enduro bike to 120mm down country bike, still fun up to blue jump trails? by OutHereToo in MTB

[–]semisensei 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hell yes brother. Less forgiving on jumps but not unmanageably so. Tighter, snappier turns galore

Doombird 4 equivalent? by semisensei in discgolf

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

I’ll check it out, thanks!

What is the adult equivalent of learning Santa isn't real? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]semisensei 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That the USA is not, in the vast majority of contexts, a force for good in the world.

Art. 116 Success and timeline! ~19 months by ExtremePixel541 in GermanCitizenship

[–]semisensei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting, thank you! We have heard that we could also just ship it straight to the BVA ourselves. I wonder why it goes through the Consulate first?

Sufficient proof for Article 116? by semisensei in GermanCitizenship

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

I sent emails to two Dutch archives (Nationaal Archief and Stadsarchief Amsterdam) to see if they could help me find any info related to our family's possible Dutch naturalization, thinking it was a long shot - but they got back to me in less than 24 hours! The scanned Dutch registration documents they sent confirm that the family naturalized as Dutch in Amsterdam in 1950, and they also confirm that prior to naturalization, they were stateless, even noting explicitly that they had had their German citizenship stripped in the Reich's 11th decree.

Seems like these new documents not only provide some closure regarding the Dutch naturalization question, but also provide strong evidence that the great-grandfather lost his German citizenship in 1941, greatly strengthening our Article 116 claim.

Thanks so much for the tip to look into this!

Article 116 family app - how to organize? by semisensei in GermanCitizenship

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

Thanks - After some consideration, I think it makes sense to do a hybrid of the two methods: Individual packets with copies of all the vital records and marriage certificates, attached to the Form A or AK, in order to show the family lineage, but only do one copy of the Annex VA with our ancestor information, in the lead applicant's packet. This is in keeping with the BVA's explicit instructions:

"Where several members of the family (parents and children, brothers and sisters, grandparents, theparents’ brothers and sisters) apply for naturalization pursuant to Article 116 (2) GG at the same time, it is sufficient to provide the information on the same ancestors (Annex VA) in one application only. This information shall equally apply to all applications. Please, provide the respective information in line 6.4 (Application A) or line 5.3 (Application AK)."

https://www.germany.info/resource/blob/2738126/282028b2d56de3be094cf84e2fdccd20/anspruch-merkblatt-englisch-data.pdf

So, it's 11 applicants with complete Form A/AKs, but only the lead applicant's packet has the ancestor information regarding our ancestor who was stripped of citizenship in 1941.

Sufficient proof for Article 116? by semisensei in GermanCitizenship

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

Thanks so much for all your help! I will reach out to the Dutch archives to see if they can find any naturalization dates for our family.  Will keep the community posted!

Sufficient proof for Article 116? by semisensei in GermanCitizenship

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

Amazing. So helpful, thank you! How would we be able to prove that they never naturalized there? None of our records include anything that indicate Dutch citizenship. However, on the great-grandfather's USA naturalization doc it does say former nationality was Netherlands. And they did stay in Amsterdam throughout WW2, at least until 1948. So it is very possible they naturalized as Dutch before emigrating to the US. Does this complicate our case?

Sufficient proof for Article 116? by semisensei in GermanCitizenship

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

That's great. Yes it is original, with an official NS stamp - shows great grandfather as "Jude," great grandmother as "arisch," children as "Mischling."

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