I am hoping that CuriousGeorge is still following this thread. Now that the Lower House passed Polish Ancestry Nationals benefit overhaul. It...

It was near the end of November 2017 when I received an answer to my request from I.T.S. in Germany. A couple of scanned documents they sent were...

SweetGreene It has been quite some time since I seen a posting in here from a member by the name of CuriousGeorge. I know he was going...

It was probably me. This way, if something happens to the duplicates then you can get more copies done. But if something happens to the originals...

Fedex might be more reliable than the post office. But to be on the safe side ask the people you want to deal with about regaining citizenship if...

While I do not know where in the States you live, but there is a way to keep your grandmother happy and satisfy the agency you are dealing with....

While my example is not directly related to your question, it may help. Someone I knew was doing a family tree for someone else and original...

Manya I do not wish to dampen your enthusiasm about what your trying to do. did you read the Polish Citizenship acts of 1920, 1951 and 1964?...

You are fortunate in getting copies of your grandfather's military records. When I enquired about the service records for my grandfather from the...

I wouldn't say great insight. I did read parts 1 & 2 as well as 3. That is how I knew about the posting that Curious George made about the...

That is going to depend on the Polish Consulate or Embassy in your area. Most documents such as where they come, state archives, will probably...

I have heard (read) of horror stories where the original documents getting lost or accidently destroyed while en route to the destination. Or...

I could be wrong myself and I hope someone more informed is keeping tabs on the site. First she needs to gather any and all of her original...

Did you get in touch with the nearest consulate or embassy? If you can put together all the paperwork for when your relative arrived in the U.S....

I am not sure how much it will cost singly (for your mother first) or as a group. I am not the right person to ask that one. You would be better...

I am not qualified enough on this subject. So far, by your information by leaving Poland before 1918 they would not have been viewed as having...

I could be wrong about this. But since your great grandparent left by 1880 and your grandfather was born in 1904 in the U.S. that means they do...

Hi all Has any one worked with a Roman Wisniewski? What was he like? I just started working with him and sent him what I had in scanned...

Well, I finally took a chance and sent in a form for confirmation of citizenship based on my mother. The guy was saying that with my grandfather...

Based on what you have provided, you do not stand much of a chance. Part of it is because they left Poland before it had gained independence and...

First, is your father interested in obtaining Polish citizenship? Even if he isnt, will he help you along to a certain point by getting his so you...

Greetings If your wife has had very little contact with her grandmother, why not encourage her to open a dialogue with her. When she does,...

Hi All In regards to the form to request a birth certificate, how is it supposed to be filled in? Also, the confirmation of citizenship...

Franco Can you elaborate a bit more. From what I understand of the question being posed, was what effect did being on the list have to do...

While straightening out my mothers' belongings, I came across a piece of paper that says it is a declaration. It was done in 1950 at the DP Center...

Thanks all. Someone was kind enough to provide me the correct address and contact information for the Altenheim that I was asking for. After...

Do you know of any of his family or friends? Would they be willing to get in touch with him so he can assist you with this matter? Did you get...

Hi Harjeet Did you have any luck in looking for census records? They may or may not give you a clue as to names that you are looking for....

I was in touch with the Polish Embassy in Ottawa, Canada and they provided me an address and an email for the military archives. Since I do not...

Have you ever thought of going to a notary public to have copies made of the original certificate notarized? While I do not have the original...

As far as the entry date goes, again, check into the records from Ellis Island. Also, ask around in the family, especially the older members that...

You say your grandmother entered the U.S. in 1922 as a minor? If you have her death certificate which statesher maiden name, that would be a...

Have you ever considered an advocate like Lukasz Piotrowski? He may be able to act on your behalf as a proxy. Yes, I do realize there might be a...

Hi I am not qualified to answer your concerns personally. But check under the POLAND forum and go through all 3 of the sections dealing with...

I may not be able to answer very well in regards to the British, but as for the American that might be another issue. Have you tried to go to the...

Since I have not heard back in regards to my request for military records through the Polish Embassy and no response here so far. If everything...

Have you checked the website for the British Embassy or Consulate? That is what I did in order to get my German citizenship proven through the...

Am I stuck Dear Lockhmm I do not think you are necessarily stuck in the U.S. While she may not be able to hold a full time job because of...

Thanks Curious. It is not so much for me. But for others, since it requires a bit of rooting to find it. And as you state, you may be able...

I had enquired about getting a copy of the registry from where my grandfather had registered as an inhabitant in Germany after the war. In one...

Adamski As for the passport(s), it is the id page that is the most important. Yes, the marriage certificate will be of great value. Having...

dual citizenship Have you checked with that country's embassy/consulate or website? They may be able to give you a rough idea. Also look into the...

Job hunting Here are a couple of websites to look into. The first one is www.hrdc.gc.ca and the second one is www.saskjobs.ca. Good luck with...

Re: Nursery Nurse I do not know if this has been explored or not. Nursery schools have to be licensed, so by finding out where the licenses have...

consulates Kozman You at least have a choice of where to go. But here is another option that can be considered depending on how willing...

Hi I have dual with German and Canadian. First, check with the nearest consulate or embassy for Belgium that is to you. Ask them for the...

I see. It was worth it to ask ayways. Any further questions that are asked like that on that website in regards to gaining citizenship, I will...

Hi All People have been asking questions about Polish citizenship and how to obtain it in the website 'Polishforums'. Most questions are...

Schengen Zone If you were to Google the Schengen Zone, you will find that the U.K. is part of the E.U., but not in the Schengen. That way you...

As for ease of entry, I am not sure. Since I have not used the passport as of yet since I received it in October 2008. As for the stamp that you...

Hi Loarna When I applied for my German passport, I had to have a copy of my fathers' birth certificate, access to his passport that he...

I don't know how it works there in the U.K.,but here in Canada I did not have to give up my citizenship. All I had to do was provide my long form...

Hi Schleima The more documents that you can get from the U.S. side will help to provide links that you need. Not only that, even with...

I don't want to disappoint you, but it is very debatable if you can obtain citizenship. Did you check the citizenship act information that was...

Here in Canada we have what is known as 'Pardon Services'. I believe, after a set time, it is sealed. I do not know how it works, so I can not...

Hi Neumann It took over a month before my other contact noticed I sent a couple of emails in regards to funds I sent by Western Union....

Here is a slight detour on the subject. Regarding the previous 2 sections where they exceeded 15 pgs. Especially the second one. Would everyone...

Hi Neumann The email you gave me in regards to obtaining a marriage certificate. They never responded in reference to my request. But I...

Actually Harjeet, if I am not mistaken, anyone born prior to 1947 would have been classified as a British subject not Canadian. So, please double...

Hi all It would be nice to have this thread and the 2 previous ones migrate (pardon the pun) to our own little area. That way the other 2...

Thanks Harjeet I had gone to the Canadian immigration office here in my city to enquire about that. But they were not able to provide me...

Canadian Archives Harjeet What is the website address you used to find the documents on your relatives? Right now the closest I have...

Thanks Neumann. I looked into the website you mentioned in the previous message. I sent them a message asking for the information. Now I just have...

marriage certificate Hi Neumann Does the marriage certificate that you have of your grandparents include nationality/citizenship on it? I...

Hi all Talking about lawyers, has anyone ever heard of a Mr. Lukasz Piotrowski? Is he any good? He is willing to to the footwork for me...

Here is a question then. My mother was born in Poland in 1942, moved to Germany after the war as a DP and then emigrated to Canada after Jan. 15,...

What is the correct address to write to, to find out if a person did or not give up their Polish Citizenship? For I would like to write to this...

Hi I did a Google with 'Slovak Citizenship Enquiries'. Near the bottom it gave this address of: Ministry of the Interior of the...

CuriousGeorge: In the reference you posted, it was mentioned about the 'zupelny' and the Urzad Stanu Cywilnego. How can a person get in...

Hi all. While doing a google on the Polish citizenship act 1962, I came upon this information. The website is...

Thanks mmoya. I was able to find some other information that I can use to check whether my grandparents gave up their Polish citizenship. Gary

Please accept my apologies for breaking the train of thought here. I have a question on this matter. My grandfather was born in Ezlbietow. I am...