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Mashy
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British Citizen via parent.

Post by Mashy » Sat Jun 25, 2016 2:29 am

Hi all, firstly I'm new here so please go easy on me!

I'm currently in a long distance relationship with someone in america, we have been together for a year and a half now and are planning to move in together in the future, we are wondering if she can apply for British citizenship because her mother was born in Britain, we have looked up online about this but its very confusing.

Would this make her eligible?

Her mother was born in Britain in 1969 to British parents.
Her mother left Britain when she was young, but kept her British citizenship & has an american greencard.

thanks.

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Re: British Citizen via parent.

Post by noajthan » Sat Jun 25, 2016 2:35 am

Mashy wrote:Hi all, firstly I'm new here so please go easy on me!

I'm currently in a long distance relationship with someone in america, we have been together for a year and a half now and are planning to move in together in the future, we are wondering if she can apply for British citizenship because her mother was born in Britain, we have looked up online about this but its very confusing.

Would this make her eligible?

Her mother was born in Britain in 1969 to British parents.
Her mother left Britain when she was young, but kept her British citizenship & has an american greencard.

thanks.
Welcome.

Sounds like you're in with a chance:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... n-form-ukm

What was nationality/status of other parent?

Be patient, UKM applications take time to process. Check other posts in forum on that topic.
All that is gold does not glitter; Not all those who wander are lost. E&OE.

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Re: British Citizen via parent.

Post by vinny » Sat Jun 25, 2016 2:35 am

If your friend was born in/after 1983, then she is automatically British and may apply for a British passport.
This is not intended to be legal or professional advice in any jurisdiction. Please click on any given links for further information. Refer to the source of any quotes.
We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.

Mashy
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Re: British Citizen via parent.

Post by Mashy » Sat Jun 25, 2016 2:38 am


Welcome.

Sounds like you're in with a chance:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... n-form-ukm

What was nationality/status of other parent?

Be patient, UKM applications take time to process. Check other posts in forum on that topic.
Hello there, thanks for replying so fast.

her father was born im america and is american

thanks :)

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Re: British Citizen via parent.

Post by noajthan » Sat Jun 25, 2016 2:41 am

Mashy wrote:Hello there, thanks for replying so fast.

her father was born im america and is american

thanks :)
For pre-1983 DoB, look at UKM route then.
All that is gold does not glitter; Not all those who wander are lost. E&OE.

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Re: British Citizen via parent.

Post by Mashy » Sat Jun 25, 2016 2:44 am


For pre-1983 DoB, look at UKM route then.
sorry if i didnt explain it well,
she was born after 1983,
her mother was born in 1969

also, i looked online and it says this which is abit confusing; Image

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Re: British Citizen via parent.

Post by vinny » Sat Jun 25, 2016 2:46 am

Her mother is British otherwise than by descent because she was born in the UK in 1969 to British parents, not to foreign diplomats nor enemy agents.
This is not intended to be legal or professional advice in any jurisdiction. Please click on any given links for further information. Refer to the source of any quotes.
We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.

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Re: British Citizen via parent.

Post by noajthan » Sat Jun 25, 2016 2:48 am

Mashy wrote:

For pre-1983 DoB, look at UKM route then.
sorry if i didnt explain it well,
she was born after 1983,
her mother was born in 1969

...
I had misunderstood the dates.

In that case Vinny has already advised you (above).
All that is gold does not glitter; Not all those who wander are lost. E&OE.

noajthan
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Re: British Citizen via parent.

Post by noajthan » Sat Jun 25, 2016 2:49 am

vinny wrote:If your friend was born in/after 1983, then she is automatically British and may apply for a British passport.
All that is gold does not glitter; Not all those who wander are lost. E&OE.

Mashy
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Re: British Citizen via parent.

Post by Mashy » Sat Jun 25, 2016 2:51 am


I had misunderstood the dates.

In that case Vinny has already advised you (above).
Thank you both very much, you have both been a great help to myself and her.

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