Life / Bribery and corruption 'fact of life' in Poland? [152]

Fellows I just lost a major contract due to corruption (contract in Poland). Been working on this contract for nearly two years. A competitor simply used a connection and possibly paid something under the table and won, no questions asked. And this project is co-financed by EU, which is the more shocking. Anyone here knows the right way of bringing this into the attention of people that can and are willing to do something about it?

Law / How do I verify a Polish company's existence? [249]


Ask if they are legally registered in Poland, and if so, ask for KRS. There is no "Inc" in company names in Poland. I cannot find a legally registered company under this name in Poland.


The address is in Warsaw but the phone number is another city (Krakow, 300 km away). Sounds fishy. Ask for KRS. I cannot find a legally registered company under this name in Poland.

News / Abortion still under control in Poland [2986]


NEVER said that - don't put words in my mouth!


Also NEVER said that! Stop twisting my words, it is very juvenile.

As InPolska already said, when it is legal it is safer for the woman because she doesn't need to get it done on a kitchen table. You want to save lives? Start by saving the millions of women who are in need of abortions because their lives and well being matter too.

News / Abortion still under control in Poland [2986]


It can be that sad and traumatic only because bigoted idiots try to make it illegal, effectively forcing those that need it to do it behind closed doors.

News / Abortion still under control in Poland [2986]

@Polonius3, would be better than letting young unwed girls give their futures away due to unwanted pregnancies (that happen in the first place due to the lack of sex education) wouldn't it?

News / Abortion still under control in Poland [2986]

A relevant news story, of high symbolic value and a slap in the face for the anti-abortion lobby in Poland.

bbc.com/news/world-europe-33299660

Work / What are career opportunities for a foreigner in Poland? [16]

@electrical engineer: If you speak Polish then you should be able to get a decent job fairly quickly. Engineers are in strong demand.

News / Poland is being robbed - Kukiz [37]

Sobieski hit the nail on the head with every word.

Law / Parental responsibility removal in Poland [20]

Hi James;

I recommend you consult a lawyer based in Poland. I am aware of some cases with similarities to your case, but the devil is in the details, and sometimes a small detail can be a deciding factor.

Food / The most typical ingredient used in Polish cuisine [40]

Thank you fellows :) I actually took some notes.

Food / The most typical ingredient used in Polish cuisine [40]

Ok people I have a question about Polish cuisine!

Potatoes. In particular the varieties grown in Poland. Can someone tell me about them and what is better for what?

Law / Polish Visa Refused, Going To Make Appeal, What should I do ? [81]

Add to what DominicB said: spouse and children is a supporting factor but not by itself.

News / New European Council's report: "Poland oasis of racism, xenophobia and homophobia" ... [343]

Was he? I would seriously like to know more if that is true.

News / New European Council's report: "Poland oasis of racism, xenophobia and homophobia" ... [343]


That explains that.

News / New European Council's report: "Poland oasis of racism, xenophobia and homophobia" ... [343]

Because siblings are more likely to have sick children than non-related parents. If you want to pay for their medical care with your tax dollars then knock yourself out.

News / New European Council's report: "Poland oasis of racism, xenophobia and homophobia" ... [343]

There will be no turning back for Poland. Racists and homophobes will be phased out and there is nothing a couple of ignorant hater can do to change that.

News / New European Council's report: "Poland oasis of racism, xenophobia and homophobia" ... [343]


Totally off topic Polonius3.

News / New European Council's report: "Poland oasis of racism, xenophobia and homophobia" ... [343]

Reading with much interest... Nothing entirely new but still sad.

History / Secrets of Polish Freemasons at the National Museum, Warsaw [9]

Unfortunately no. But I may very well see some interesting stuff directly from the "source" :) I got a friend coming over and he will make an intro. Quite excited about it indeed!

History / Secrets of Polish Freemasons at the National Museum, Warsaw [9]

Just found this thread :) there is a significant Freemason presence in Poland today, and brothers are increasing their numbers and influence.

Law / Refused Poland's citizenship from Polish president, what to do now? [47]

In this case, once you have had your PR for 2 years (assuming you reside in Poland) you can apply for citizenship per standard procedure, no need to go through president's office.

Law / Refused Poland's citizenship from Polish president, what to do now? [47]

I know someone who applied through the office of the president 9 times. 8 rejections and approval upon 9th attempt.

However, since you have a PR, what difference does citizenship make to you? You can always wait a few more years and apply through a standard procedure (I don't know if it is 5 or 10 years after PR).

Love / Are Polish men handsome to you? [182]

Fully agree with Veles on the height statement. I am also 172cm by the way, and I believe I am shorter than average for men in Poland.

Law / Poland's Temporary residence card after marriage; I entered Europe without visa, the officials are stalking me [48]


The man asked and I answered in light of the info available. You on the other hand are simply trolling.

Law / Poland's Temporary residence card after marriage; I entered Europe without visa, the officials are stalking me [48]


Wrong.

There are legal provisions that allow people who have broken certain laws (including people who have been charged and convicted of criminal offenses and even served jail time in EU up to a certain limit) to obtain residence permits for a number of different reasons.

For example, in Poland, being in Poland illegally is not solely a reason to reject a residence permit for a family member of a Polish citizen - this is what the law says, not something subject to what you or I think shall be basis of examination.


Also wrong.

For example, in Poland, "other compelling reasons" shall be taken into consideration when examining someone's application, and in this case, he has a particularly strong compelling reason which is a Polish citizen that is dependant on him to provide care due to health conditions. Several Ukrainians have residence permits in Poland exclusively for that very reason.

Finally, EU law guarantees the right of EU citizens to live with their families (and by definition in each and every single EU country that includes the legally wedded spouse, and in some countries a civil partner as well).

Pretty much the only reasons an application can be rejected even on appeal are:
1. Person seen is a potential risk (usually terrorism links, organized crime links or subject to EU sanctions). This CANNOT be argued against.
2. Person has served a long jail term for a crime committed in EU (usually longer than 2 years). This can be argued against.
3. The marriage is proven to be a marriage of convenience. And if there is a child, this possibility is automatically eliminated - by law. This can also be argued against.

4. Person has been ordered to leave EU and failed to comply or legally appeal against such orders. This can also be argued against.

Law / Poland's Temporary residence card after marriage; I entered Europe without visa, the officials are stalking me [48]

All I can say is: explain (politely and humbly) during the next interview that your wife's health is shaky and the length of the process and sense of doubt is making her stressed and nervous. Make sure you have a good translator with you if you don't speak fluent Polish. Good luck and good health to you, your wife and future child.

Law / Poland's Temporary residence card after marriage; I entered Europe without visa, the officials are stalking me [48]


Any chance you can give me a better idea about the content of this document, especially issue and expiry date if any. It sounds like instead of recognizing you as an asylum seeker, they decided to allow you to stay on the basis of tolerated stay or something similar to that.

That should not be a hurdle in the way of your residence permit in Poland, but like I said before, they are being "extra careful" because your history is somewhat complex.

I am aware of a couple in Poznan that was interviewed twice also, once at home and once at the office. He is from Poland and she is from Philippines. She entered Poland legally and did everything "by the book" but still their procedure dragged on for about 6 months. The only common factor between your case and their case is that they also got married shortly before applying for the permit (about 2 months).

One small advice, when you go for the interview next month, take with you a doctor's note confirming your wife's pregnancy. A child (or potential child) being in the picture tends to smooth things considerably.

On a different subject, I am very curious about your life in Opole.

Law / Poland's Temporary residence card after marriage; I entered Europe without visa, the officials are stalking me [48]


Your application for residence permit as the spouse of a Polish citizen cannot be rejected solely for being in Poland illegally.

Four more important questions:

1. On what basis did you apply for asylum in Germany? (for example, are you from Kashmir and running away from fighting or...?) Please give as much details as possible.

2. Why was your application for asylum rejected in Germany? This is important because, for example, of several possibilities, if the reason for rejection is "applicant provided false statements" then your application in Poland is likely to face increased scrutiny.

3. What happened after your application was rejected in Germany, did you appeal against the decision, were you told you must leave and failed to leave, or were you told to apply instead for a temporary residence permit, etc? It is important because being instructed to leave and failing to leave or take further legal action moves you from being an illegal resident to an illegal resident who failed to obey a court order. This can be problematic in Poland.

4. Have you been charged or convicted of any crime since you entered Europe in 2012?

Law / Poland's Temporary residence card after marriage; I entered Europe without visa, the officials are stalking me [48]


To answer you better, I need to know the following:
1. Where did you get married, and have you completed the registration of your marriage in Poland and received a Polish marriage certificate?
2. Have you applied for refugee status or asylum in Poland or any other country? If yes, when did you apply, in what country, and is your application still under process or have you received a decision? If you have a decision, what was that decision?

3. What is your nationality?
4. How did you enter Europe and when did you enter Europe?

Without knowing answers to my above questions, in general, yes it is normal but not common. They do it because you got married rather recently, and they need to make sure it is a real marriage and not just a marriage of convenience, and the risk of it being a marriage of convenience is somewhat further highlighted by your status in Europe.

You need to know that if they approve your residence permit as a family member of Polish citizen, that will automatically void your asylum status if already granted, and if not already granted they will instruct you to withdraw your application for asylum before a residence permit can actually be issued. If you have a negative decision on asylum, for sure they will perform as many checks as possible to satisfy that your marriage is not a marriage of convenience.

Law / I have D Type Cel Wydania 10 visa? What EU countries can I visit with it? [16]


Refer to this link: ec.europa.eu/dgs/home-affairs/e-library/documents/policies/borders-and-visas/visa-policy/docs/visa_sticker_comments_section_en.pdf