Law / Karta Polaka - is it possible to obtain by a Polish-American citizen? [15]

Hello,

I'm a Polish-American and was wondering about the Karta Polaka. A friend recently showed me information about it and I was curious as to how difficult it would be to obtain this. From what I can read about it, it seems that a consulate would be very strict about evaluating the "Polishness" of an individual. My dziadzia was 100% Polish, as his father came over in some sort of family tale I am not all too familiar with- I believe it had to do with escaping conscription into some sort of force the family did not agree with, but at any rate I am unsure that this would be enough. I grew up learning only a few words, as the language was not passed on very well, but we were always very proud of our ancestry and I can recall eating pierogi, gołąbki, and other foods without questioning it much thinking that everyone in America was doing the same thing. There are many other minor traditions we seem to have carried on, but I feel that this wouldn't be enough. I guess what I am trying to ask is how difficult it would be to receive a Karta Polaka for more or less sentimental purposes until an opportunity for work arises (I am still in university.)

Thanks,
My apologies if this is in the wrong forum,

Michael