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FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions - Consular Section, U.S. Embassy, Warsaw

 

 

NONIMMIGRANT VISAS

  1. How much is a non-immigrant visa application?
  2. Is there any way I can schedule a visa interview other than by calling the Infoline?
  3. I am a U.S. citizen and want to give my Polish relative/acquaintance an invitation to come to the United States. Is this document required for a nonimmigrant visa and what should the invitation look like?
  4. Do I need to have an Affidavit of Support from someone in the United States in order to qualify for a nonimmigrant visa?
  5. If I bring documents such as a bank statement or an employment agreement with me to my visa interview, will I qualify for a nonimmigrant visa?
  6. Should the photo on my Nonimmigrant Visa application be the same as in my passport?
  7. My passport expired and I have a valid visa in it. How can I travel to the U.S.?
  8. How can I renew my visa?
  9. I forgot to hand in my departure record (FORM I-94) when I departed the United States, what should I do with it?
  10. I would like to apply for an Exchange Visitor visa (J-1 visa). Do I have to apply through an agency or can I submit the application myself?
  11. Are all children applying for nonimmigrant visas required to be at the visa interview?
  12. I am a student in Poland. What type of visa should I apply for?
  13. Where can I get an I-20 or DS-2019 (Certification of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status) form?
  14. I have a medical condition and cannot get the medical care that I need in Poland. How do I obtain a visa for medical treatment in the United States?
  15. Should I stay in the U.S. for the period of time that I wrote on my nonimmigrant visa application, or for the period that I was granted entry by the Immigration Officer at the port of entry?
  16. I strongly disagree with the reasons given for my visa refusal. To whom and where do I send a letter of inquiry?
  17. I came to Poland for vacation from another country, where I am a resident. Can I apply for a nonimmigrant visa in Poland while I am here?
  18. How can I track if my passport/visa have been sent?
  19. When can I pick up my visa?

 

IMMIGRANT VISAS

  1. I would like to live and work in the United States. How do I apply for an immigrant visa?
  2. How long is an immigrant petition valid?
  3. How long must I stay in the U.S. after I have been granted Legal Permanent Resident (LPR) status?
  4. What happens if the petitioner in an immigrant visa case resides in Poland and not in the United States?
  5. Can I apply for a nonimmigrant visa if an immigrant petition or a fiancée visa petition has been filed on my behalf?
  6. I am a Diversity Visa lottery winner, but I do not have a high school degree or the equivalent degree from a Polish school. Which professions meet the work requirement to qualify for a Diversity Visa?
  7. Do I need a job offer in the United States in order to apply for Diversity Visa?
  8. I have a visa interview scheduled. When I come to the Embassy, how long should I plan to stay in Warsaw ? When I will I get my visa?
  9. Do I have to have translated into English all the documents that are required for the visa interview?
  10. Is there a way to reschedule my immigrant visa appointment?

     

    ADOPTIONS

  11. My I-600A petition was approved for one child, but I found two siblings I'd like to adopt. What should I do?
  12. My I-600A petition will expire soon, before I can complete the adoption abroad. How can I extend its validity?
  13. My spouse has to return to the United States immediately. Can one parent come to Warsaw to apply for the immigrant visa?
  14. Do we need to file an I-864 (Affidavit of Support) and bring the last three years' tax returns with us?

     

    AMERICAN CITIZEN SERVICES

  15. I need a copy of a U.S. vital statistic record. How do I obtain a copy?
  16. How can I get a U.S. vital statistic record authenticated to be presented to Polish authorities?
  17. How can I get a Polish vital statistic record, diploma, or other official document authenticated?
  18. How can I help my Polish relatives/friends/acquaintances get a tourist visa?
  19. I am an American citizen and my Polish relatives/friends/acquaintances were refused a nonimmigrant visa. Why?
  20. I need to renew my passport. How do I apply for a passport renewal?
  21. I need more space in my passport. How to get extra passport pages added?
  22. Can I take my dog or cat to the United States? What papers are needed?
  23. I would like to look for my family’s roots in Poland. How can I perform genealogical research in Poland and can the Embassy help me with my search?


    How much is a non-immigrant visa application?

    A: Information about the application fee can be found here. The amount should be paid in Polish zloty to the Embassy's account: Ambasada USA 00-540 Warszawa Al. Ujazdowskie 29/31, Citibank Handlowy w Warszawie SA, account number: 33 10301508 0000000500350016.

    Applicants are encouraged to pay the application fee at the Polish Post Office (Poczta Polska). The Embassy has an agreement with Poczta Polska whereby applicants do not have to pay any handling fee (oplata manipulacyjna) for this service: they should not pay the usual 3-3.5 zl. fee paid when making post office payments. Applicants who elect to pay through banks may incur transaction fees of up to 25 zl: no banks have entered into agreements with the Embassy to waive their charges. The receipt must have the original stamp of a post office or a bank as well as the applicant's name, the bank account number and the words "oplata wizowa" written on it. Failure to have this verification will delay your visa processing. Receipts are not returned to applicants.

    The application fee is not a fee for visa issuance. It is a visa application fee charged to all U.S. visa applicants worldwide. Visas for Polish citizens are free of charge. All applicants, regardless of citizenship and place of application, pay the non-refundable application fee.

    Is there any way I can schedule a visa interview other than by calling the Infoline?

    A: No, you must use our appointment line. Callers in Poland should call the visa information and visa appointment telephone line at 0 703 700 120, Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. The call costs 4.00 PLN plus 22% VAT per minute (price subject to change without notice). The number is available only within Poland, but not from public phones. If you have an Era cellular phone, please dial * 740 94 00, and for Idea cellular phone service, please call 703 700 120. Those going as part of a group can also schedule a group appointment through the Infoline.

    I am a U.S. citizen and want to give my Polish relative/acquaintance an invitation to come to the United States. Is this document required for a nonimmigrant visa and what should the invitation look like?

    A: Visa determinations by consular officers are not based on the assurances or guarantees of an American relative or other third party: it is the applicant’s situation, not that of his American relatives or friends, that is decisive. U.S. law requires each applicant to qualify for a visa in his or her own right.

    The following items, presented by the visa applicant at the time of the interview, from the American citizen may be helpful, but are not required: proof of citizenship (photocopy of a U.S. passport), or a letter from their American citizen host explaining the relationship between the two parties and the reason(s) for the visit. American citizens are not required to be at the Embassy for the nonimmigrant visa interviews of Polish relatives or invited guests. For more information on nonimmigrant visa application procedures, please click here

    Do I need to have an Affidavit of Support from someone in the United States in order to qualify for a nonimmigrant visa?

    A: Interview and application forms are designed to elicit all necessary information. Applicants may want to consider bringing along documents that they feel are useful, but the consular officer may not choose to look at them if it appears that additional documents won’t make a difference in the adjudication.

    If I bring documents such as a bank statement or an employment agreement with me to my visa interview, will I qualify for a nonimmigrant visa?

    A: Interview and application forms are designed to elicit all necessary information. Applicants may want to consider bringing along documents that they feel are useful, but the consular officer may choose not to look at them if it appears that additional documents won’t make a difference in the adjudication.

    Should the photo on my Nonimmigrant Visa application be the same as in my passport?

    A: The photo does not need to be the same. However, it must reflect your current appearance, and must have been taken within the last six months. This is because the person who receives the application form must be able to verify that the passport is for the same person as the application. Additional information about photos for nonimmigrant visas can be found here

    My passport expired and I have a valid visa in it. How can I travel to the U.S.?

    A: If your visa is in a passport that has expired, you will need to get a new passport before you can travel to the United States. You may travel with your old passport (with valid visa) and your new passport assuming that the visa is not damaged. If your personal data has been changed (for example you have changed your surname to reflect your married status) you have a choice to apply for a new visa in a new passport or travel with both passports and explain it to the immigartion officer at the U.S. border.
    If you would like to have a new visa in your new passport, you should call the Infoline and follow the instructions in How to Apply to obtain a new visa. You must bring a completed application. You will have to appear at the Embassy for a personal interview and to have your fingers scanned. Both passports must be presented at the time of the application.

    How can I renew my visa?

    A: A visa cannot be renewed regardless of its type. You have to apply for a new visa and can do so by following the instructions in How to Apply. If your visa is expiring and you do not wish to leave the U.S., you can apply to extend your status with the Department of Homeland Security. If you leave the U.S. after the visa is expired (even if you have extended your status with DHS) you will have to obtain a new visa before you can return.

    I forgot to hand in my departure record (FORM I-94) when I departed the United States, what should I do with it?

    A: Failure to turn in your I-94 when you leave the U.S. can cause problems since without this record of your departure; you may be identified as having "overstayed" the length of your visa. Please visit the following website for instructions on how to return your I-94 to DHS.

    I would like to apply for an Exchange Visitor visa (J-1 visa). Do I have to apply through an agency or can I submit the application myself?

    A: Many students hoping to participate in the “Summer Work and Travel” program apply for J visas through an agency. However, other applicants for J-1 visas or Exchange Visitor Programs may also apply on their own. Either method is acceptable. For more information on J visas, please refer to the Embassy website here or the official Exchange Visitor Program website at exchanges.state.gov/education/jexchanges/

    Are all children applying for nonimmigrant visas required to be at the visa interview?

    A: No, only children aged 14 and over must appear in person. If one of parents of children below 14 has a valid American visa, please follow the procedures outlined in the Applications for Children section of this site.

    I am a student in Poland. What type of visa should I apply for?

    A: The visa category depends on the reason for travel to the United States. Students studying in Poland, who are traveling to the United States as tourists, must apply for a tourist visa. If a student plans to take academic courses in the United States, or has been accepted at an accredited American university, au pair, or work-and-travel program, he or she must apply for a student (F-1) visa (using form I-20) or Exchange Visitor (J-1) visa (using DS-2019). Students should present a valid Form DS-2019 (Certification of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status) at the time of their interview.

    Where can I get an I-20 or DS-2019 (Certification of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status) form?

    A: The University or travel program is responsible for providing the applicant with this form. All questions relating to this form should be addressed to a University representative or the program manager.

    I have a medical condition and cannot get the medical care that I need in Poland. How do I obtain a visa for medical treatment in the United States?

    A: An applicant whose primary reason for traveling to the United States is for medical treatment or evaluation should submit all documents described in "Basic documents and photographs" and provide the interviewing consular officer with the following information for adjudication of his/her visa:

    • A medical report or statement from a physician stating the nature of the medical condition and the availability of treatment in Poland
    • A statement from a licensed American physician, on official or hospital letterhead, describing: the medical problem based on documents sent from Poland; the treatment required; the cost of the treatment, in the worst-case scenario; the estimated time the treatment will require, in the worst-case scenario; the name of the person the physician believes will pay the cost of therapy or treatment; the relationship between the physician and the institution where the treatment will take place; and how much of the treatment is in-patient and how much is out-patient.

    Please carefully review the instructions here under “Medical treatment in the United States” before coming for an interview.

    Should I stay in the U.S. for the period of time that I wrote on my nonimmigrant visa application, or for the period that I was granted entry by the Immigration Officer at the port of entry?

    A: Technically, you are permitted to stay in the United States for the length of time accorded to you by the USCIS officer at the port of entry.

    I strongly disagree with the reasons given for my visa refusal. To whom and where do I send a letter of inquiry?

    A: You may contact the Consular Section via email at Publicwrw@state.gov. You may also send a letter to U.S. Embassy Consular Section, ul. Piekna 12, 00-540 Warsaw, Poland or reach us by fax number at (48) (22) 504-2088. In Krakow, you may send a letter to U.S. Consulate General, ul. Stolarska 9, 31-156 Krakow, or fax it to (48)(12) 424-5103.

    I came to Poland for vacation from another country, where I am a resident. Can I apply for a nonimmigrant visa in Poland while I am here?

    A: Anyone has the right to apply in the country and consular district within which they are physically present. However, because U.S. law requires that the interviewing officer assess your ties outside the U.S., you may be better able to demonstrate those ties by applying for a visa at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate General in the country of which you are a resident. If you are a third-country national, you may apply for nonimmigrant visas in Poland. Your Polish permanent residence card would be helpful in demonstrating your ties to Poland. If you are a documented resident of Dolnosląskie, Małopolskie, Opolskie, Podkarpackie, or Śląskie Wojewodships, you must apply for a visa at the U.S. Consulate General in Kraków. If you are a resident of any other Wojewodship (Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Lodzkie, Lubelskie, Lubuskie, Mazowieckie, Podlaskie, Pomorskie, Swietokrzyskie, Warminsko-Mazurskie, Wielkopolskie, and Zachodniopomorskie), you should apply for a visa at the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw.

    If you have a question that is not answered here, or for more information, please visit the Nonimmigrant Visa page of this website here.

    How can I track if my passport/visa have been sent?

    A: You may use your waybill number to check your delivery’s status on the DHL website: www.dhl.com.pl or by calling the DHL info-line: 0-801 345 345. To learn more, click here. .

    When can I pick up my visa?

    A: All passports are returned to applicants via DHL Express courier. To learn more, click here.

    Immigrant Visas

    I would like to live and work in the United States. How do I apply for an immigrant visa?

    A: Certain applicants such as priority workers, investors, and certain special immigrants can petition on their own behalf. Diversity Visa (lottery) participants may also apply for immigration on their own behalf. All others must have a relative or potential employer file a petition for them. Applicants for family-sponsored immigrant visas should request that their U.S. citizen relative file a Petition for Alien Relative (Form I-130) with the nearest United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) office. Applicants for employment-based immigrant visas may require an approved petition (Form I-140) from the USCIS. Prior to filing a petition with the USCIS, both skilled and unskilled workers must obtain certification from the Department of Labor that there are no qualified workers available for the proposed employment in the United States. All other special immigrants file an I-360 petition with USCIS. An investor files a Form I-526 petition with the USCIS. Diversity Visa immigrants must file an application with the U.S. Department of State. Information on registration is announced each year by the State Department. For more information on immigrant visa categories click here.

    How long is an immigrant petition valid?

    A: Petition validity varies according to the type of petition filed. Fiancée (K) petitions are valid for four months. Family-based, immediate relative, and employment-based petitions are subject to the Termination of Registration rule. The rule states that in accordance with Section 203(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, an applicant’s registration for an immigrant visa shall be terminated if, within one year after transmission of a notification of the availability of an immigrant visa, the applicant fails to apply for an immigrant visa. If you have a specific question about the validity of a petition filed for you, please contact the Embassy directly for further assistance.

    How long must I stay in the U.S. after I have been granted Legal Permanent Resident (LPR) status?

    A: A person granted Legal Permanent Resident status in the United States must not remain outside the United States for more than one year. LPRs who have been outside the United States for more than one year are considered to have abandoned their U.S. residence and lose their LPR status.

    What happens if the petitioner in an immigrant visa case resides in Poland and not in the United States?

    A: U.S. immigration law requires that an immigrant visa applicant present an Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) from the petitioner/sponsor and that the petitioner be domiciled in the United States. If the residence requirement is not met, the beneficiary is not eligible for an immigrant visa.

    Can I apply for a nonimmigrant visa if an immigrant petition or a fiancée visa petition has been filed on my behalf?

    A: Under Section 214(b) of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act, consular officers must presume that every applicant for a nonimmigrant visa is an intending immigrant until the applicant shows otherwise. Applicants with immigrant visa petitions filed on their behalf have thereby demonstrated intent to immigrate to the United States. Therefore, their ability to convince a consular officer that they intend to travel for a short period of time, and for nonimmigrant purposes only, is likely to be lessened.

    I am a Diversity Visa lottery winner, but I do not have a high school degree or the equivalent degree from a Polish school. Which professions meet the work requirement to qualify for a Diversity Visa?

    A: The annual Diversity Visa program makes permanent residence visas available to persons meeting simple, but strict, eligibility requirements. An applicant must have either a high school education or its equivalent, defined as successful completion of a 12-year course of elementary and secondary education; or two years of work experience within the past five years in an occupation requiring at least two years of training or experience to perform. The U.S. Department of Labor’s O*Net OnLine database is used to determine qualifying work experience, http:/online.onetcenter.org.

    Do I need a job offer in the United States in order to apply for Diversity Visa?

    A: A written job offer in the United States is not required, but is often helpful in adjudicating a case and ensuring that new immigrants to the United States will have the financial means to support themselves and not become a public charge on the U.S. government. More information on Diversity Visas, including forms and instructions, is available here

    If you have a question that is not answered here, or for more information on Immigrant Visas, please visit the Immigrant Visa page of this website here.

    I have a visa interview scheduled. When I come to the Embassy, how long should I plan to stay in Warsaw ? When I will I get my visa?

    A: As of July 1, 2005, all Polish applicants will receive their visas via DHL and should be prepared at the time of interview to provide an accurate address in Poland. Applicants should be prepared to pay 29.46 Polish zlotys per person for the DHL service at the time of visa delivery.

    Do I have to have translated into English all the documents that are required for the visa interview?

    A: Applicants from Poland do not need to bring English translations of origginal documents issued by appropriate Polish authorities (e.g.birth and marriage certificates, Zapytanie o Karalnosc). However, applicants who have been convicted must bring original court decision accompanied by the English translation. If the applicants' documents were issued in a different language (not Polish or English) each presented document must be accompanied by the English translation.

    Is there a way to reschedule my immigrant visa appointment?

    A: Applicants should keep the appointment date even if they are not ready with all necessary documents. Only in case of emergencies or serious health or family problems they should contact the Embassy regarding scheduling a new appointment.

    Adoptions

    My I-600A petition was approved for one child, but I found two siblings I'd like to adopt. What should I do?

    A: The USCIS approves prospective parents to adopt a specified number of children, based on the home study. The USCIS informs the Embassy of the number of children the prospective parents may adopt, as well as any limitations on those children (i.e., ages, health conditions). The Embassy can issue immigrant visas only up to the number of children for which the adopting parents have been pre-approved. If adopting parents wish to adopt more children than noted in their approval notice (I-600A), they must contact the USCIS office in the U.S. where they filed their I-600A to obtain approval for additional children. In some cases, it may be necessary for the adopting parents to submit an updated home study in order to receive approval to adopt additional children. We recommend that prospective adoptive parents confirm they have USCIS approval for the number of children they wish to adopt before they leave the United States.

    My I-600A petition will expire soon, before I can complete the adoption abroad. How can I extend its validity?

    A: An approved I-600A. is valid for 18 months from date of approval, provided the prospective parents' circumstances do not change. (Alterations in the parents' circumstances—marriage, divorce, change of residence, change of employment, additional dependent, etc.—requires an amendment to the home study and a revalidation of the I-600A.) The adoptive parents must re-apply for the petition with the USCIS office that approved the original application if they wish to adopt a child abroad after their I-600A has expired. For more information on adoption procedures, please click here

    My spouse has to return to the United States immediately. Can one parent come to Warsaw to apply for the immigrant visa?

    A: Some documents must bear the original signature of both parents. If you are applying for an IR-4 visa, or your spouse is not coming to Warsaw with you, please ensure that you will be able to provide signatures on all such documents. The parent who is coming to Warsaw must be an American citizen in order to file an I-600 petition here.

    Do we need to file an I-864 (Affidavit of Support) and bring the last three years' tax returns with us?

    A: Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, and supporting documentation are required only for IR-4 visa adoption cases.

    If you have a question that is not answered here, or for more information on Adoptions, please visit the Adoptions page of this website. The following link has information about adopting a child from Poland and general adoption information can be found here.

    American Citizen Services

    I need a copy of a U.S. vital statistic record. How do I obtain a copy?

    A: According to bilateral agreements between the United States and Poland, personal requests for assistance in locating birth, marriage or death certificates in the U.S. should be directed to the nearest Polish Consulate, if you are a Polish Citizen. If you are an American citizen, you may send your request directly to the Vital Statistics Office. The Polish Embassy is at 2224 Wyoming Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20008, telephone: (202) 234-3800, e-mail polemb.info@earthlink.net. The locations of other Polish Consulates are available at: http://www.polandembassy.org/. Fees for this service may be paid in Poland through the nearest Polish Office of Vital Statistics.


    How can I get a U.S. vital statistic record authenticated to be presented to Polish authorities?

    A: Civil documents are authenticated (sometimes called “legalization”) by the Embassy of the country where they will be used, not where they were issued. You may be required to authenticate copies of U.S. vital statistics records or other official documents intended for use in Poland. Please contact the Polish Embassy or Consulate in the United States for assistance. The U.S. Embassy in Warsaw cannot authenticate documents intended for use in Poland. Addresses of Polish consular posts in the U.S. are available at: http://www.polandembassy.org

    How can I get a Polish vital statistic record, diploma, or other official document authenticated?

    A: The Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents came into force in Poland on August 14, 2005. As of that date, the Embassy terminated the procedure of legalization/authentication of public documents executed in Poland for legal use in the United States with exception of certain administrative documents dealing directly with commercial or customs operations.

    Information on how to obtain a Hague apostille on public documents issued in the United States is available at the following website addresses:http://travel.state.gov/law/info/judicial/judicial_2545.html

    Polish public documents (e.g. court records, vital statistics documents) for use in the United States are certified by the Legalization Department of the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs by means of an apostille. The document with affixed apostille does not require any further authentication by the Embassy. In order to obtain an apostille on a Polish public document please contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Al. Szucha 21, Warsaw, tel. (022) 523 9463 or (022) 523 9128.

    I am an American citizen and my Polish relatives/friends/acquaintances were refused a nonimmigrant visa. Why?

    A: Applicants for nonimmigrant visas are refused for several reasons, according to U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Refusals under Section 214(b) of the INA are the most common. According to Section 214(b), consular officers must presume that every applicant for a nonimmigrant visa is an intending immigrant until the applicant convinces the interviewing consular officer otherwise. Section 291 of the INA places the burden of proof of entitlement to nonimmigrant status on the applicant. Applicants for student, business or tourist visas must convince the consular officer that they plan to travel to the United States solely for those purposes, and that they have permanent residences abroad that they do not intend to abandon. No specific criteria exist for issuance of a visa. When deciding whether to issue a visa, consular officers look at a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the stability of the applicant’s socio-economic situation, their previous travel record and the logic of his or her proposed travel plans. A visa refusal under section 214(b) is not permanent, and a previously denied applicant may choose to reapply at a later date. However, the consular officer’s decision is unlikely to change unless the applicant’s situation has changed as well. Therefore, we recommend that applicants wait at least a year before reapplying after a visa denial, unless there is a compelling reason for an earlier reapplication.

    I need to renew my passport. How do I apply for a passport renewal?

    A: To renew your U.S. passport, please come with your current passport to the American Citizen Services section of the Embassy or Consulate.

    If you are applying for a new passport or any changes in the passport of a child 14 years old or younger, both parents should be present along with the child. The fee for passport renewal for adults is $55 ($70 for children) or the equivalent in Polish currency, payable in cash, or by credit card. Please note that we do not accept payment by check. More information on renewals and passport issues is available here

    I need more space in my passport. How to get extra passport pages added?

    A: The American Citizen Services unit can insert additional passport pages free of charge. ACS, Warsaw is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon and Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 am-3:00 pm. The ACS Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Krakow is open from 8:30 am – 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding Polish and American holidays. If you are applying for additional pages or any changes in the passport of a child 14 years old or younger, both parents should be present along with the child.

    Can I take my dog or cat to the United States? What papers are needed?

    A: U.S. regulations concerning the importation of dogs and cats into the United States are as follows: all domestic cats and dogs must be free of disease communicable to humans when examined at the U.S. port-of-entry, and must be accompanied by a health certificate, signed by a veterinarian, stating that they are free of diseases communicable to humans. Dogs and cats must be vaccinated against rabies at least 30 days prior to entry into the United States, and a valid rabies certificate must accompany the animal. For more information on bringing your pet to the United States, please click here

    I would like to look for my family’s roots in Poland. How can I perform genealogical research in Poland and can the Embassy help me with my search?

    A: The Embassy is unable to perform genealogical research. Genealogical research in Poland is performed by Naczelna Dyrekcja Archiwów Państwowych (Central Office of the National Archives), ul. Długa 6, 00-238 Warszawa, Poland, telephone: (48) (22) 831-3206. To request assistance, please write a letter to the Archives and include the following information: first and last name of the family members (include the original spelling if the names have been changed), date of births and deaths, religion at birth, dates and places of marriages, and names of spouses. If records exist, the Archives will ask you to make a preliminary payment of approximately $30.00. Information about original name spellings is often contained in immigration records, available at the Polish American Congress, 5711 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, Illinois, 60646-6215, telephone (773) 763-9944, or in the Library of Congress at 101 Independence Ave., SE, Washington, D.C., 20540, telephone: (202) 707-5000.

    If you have a question that is not answered here, or for more useful information for American Citizens, please visit the American Citizen Services page of this website here

     


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