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can i acquire british citizenship(BC)???

Post by VEERARMAAN » Wed Dec 28, 2011 12:55 pm

my father ,genetically,indian;acquired BC in 1968.he expired as a BC in 1992 while residing in india. :? :? :?

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Post by Backer » Wed Dec 28, 2011 3:25 pm

How did your father acquire British citizenship (probably CUKC at the time)?
When where you born and and where?

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Post by VEERARMAAN » Wed Dec 28, 2011 4:57 pm

my father was appointed by the british government in 1966 as an inland revenue inspector.he married an indian with indian passport in 1972 .his marriage was registered in REDBRIDGE.he left the job in 1973 and eversince lived in india ,where i was born.i remember the year he expired in a road accident he had BC.

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Post by John » Wed Dec 28, 2011 6:19 pm

But how did he get British Citizenship? Merely being a Tax Inspector does not make him British?

Did he apply for Naturalisation? If so, have you got his Certificate of Naturalisation?
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Post by Backer » Wed Dec 28, 2011 6:25 pm

So you are saying he lived in the UK during the last 60s and went back to live in India during the 70s?
I think it is importnat to find out whether he also acquired the "right of abode". If so, then I beleive you are a British Citizen (by Descent) and can claim a passport because you were born after he became a citizen.
Do you have his old British passport? Can you verify whether the line "right of abode" exists or deleted there?
Do you have his naturalization certificate?

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Post by VEERARMAAN » Wed Dec 28, 2011 7:09 pm

when my father was invited for the post through british civil commission,he had indian passport . he applied for BC in late 60's during his stay in britain.he got BC while he was there. yes,i have his old british passport.

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Post by Backer » Wed Dec 28, 2011 7:16 pm

So what does the passport say? Is it "Citizen of the UK & Colonies"?
Can you find any reference or line relating to the "right of abode"?

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Post by VEERARMAAN » Wed Dec 28, 2011 8:23 pm

first-please tell me the word "naturalisation"applies in my case???
my father acquired BC during his approx.7 or 8 years stay in britain.
second -what does the"RIGHT OF ABODE"means???
it should be depicted on the passport???

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Post by Backer » Wed Dec 28, 2011 8:50 pm

Back then (in the 60 and 70s) the term British Citizen did not really exist in the sense it does today because it is based on a nationality law from 1981.
The term used was Citizen of the UK & Colonies (CUKC) based on the 1948 nationality law.
The right to abode means the right to freely move in and out of the UK. Basically, the basic right of alll British citizens today.
The current nationality law (basically based on the 1981 law) states that if your father was both a CUKC (which he was) and had the right to abode back in 1981 then it means he was also regarded as a British citizen after 1981 and hence also you.
It sounds to me that he was considered a British citizen and therefore you too BUT it would still require further checks.
Sometimes, old CUKC passports have a right to abode sticker or line on them confirming their status.

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Post by VEERARMAAN » Wed Dec 28, 2011 10:13 pm

THANKS A LOT . I WILL CHECK PAPA'S BRITISH PASSPORT AND LET YOU KNOW. CURRENTLY I AM OUT OF STATION.
IF SUPPOSE EVERYTHING IS IN MY FAVOUR, DOES THE TIME PERIOD (20 YEARS),WHICH HAS PASSED ,CREATE ANY PROBLEM IN GETTING BC IN MY CASE. :?: :?: :?:

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Post by VEERARMAAN » Sun Jan 08, 2012 5:33 am

i thought my father's british passport was kept safe but to my surprise ,it has been misplased by my family member. :( :( :( so,now i just want to know is that is there any website or authority where i can get any information about his passport???

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Post by osteophytes » Sun Jan 08, 2012 7:44 am

VEERARMAAN wrote:i thought my father's british passport was kept safe but to my surprise ,it has been misplased by my family member. :( :( :( so,now i just want to know is that is there any website or authority where i can get any information about his passport???
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... iew=Binary

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/61

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Post by VEERARMAAN » Sun Jan 08, 2012 12:04 pm

i went through the above two websites but did not get the answer.well,i wanted to know the details of my father's british passport i.e.the number and its contents as i wrote ,it has been misplaced.

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Post by osteophytes » Mon Jan 09, 2012 5:21 am

VEERARMAAN wrote:i went through the above two websites but did not get the answer.well,i wanted to know the details of my father's british passport i.e.the number and its contents as i wrote ,it has been misplaced.
Why dont you contact a professional? The owners of this website, www.workpermit.com have a branch in New Delhi

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Post by VEERARMAAN » Mon Jan 09, 2012 2:28 pm

please give me the appropriate addresses in delhi.

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Post by sarath1212 » Mon Jan 09, 2012 4:52 pm

VEERARMAAN wrote:please give me the appropriate addresses in delhi.
Instead of asking all the details here why don't yu check the above website for their office details in Delhi please...............

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Post by osteophytes » Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:32 pm

VEERARMAAN wrote:please give me the appropriate addresses in delhi.
You have two options:

1) CLICK on the link provided and see the details!!!!!

2) Easier option - scroll this page up and see the details on the top left corner!!!!

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Post by VEERARMAAN » Wed Jan 11, 2012 5:14 pm

i found my father's naturalisation certificate no. R1/******,catalog reference no: HO 334/****.......... :) :) :) WHAT DOES THIS MEAN???

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Post by Backer » Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:55 pm

VEERARMAAN wrote:i found my father's naturalisation certificate no. R1/******,catalog reference no: HO 334/****.......... :) :) :) WHAT DOES THIS MEAN???
I think that since your father naturalized and was registered in the UK before your birth that would make you a British citizen from birth. Perhaps try and apply for a British passport with all your evidence and documents.

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Post by VEERARMAAN » Wed Jan 11, 2012 7:08 pm

what type of form i will have to fill and submit to british embassy???

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Post by osteophytes » Thu Jan 12, 2012 3:54 am

VEERARMAAN wrote:what type of form i will have to fill and submit to british embassy???
http://ukinhongkong.fco.gov.uk/en/help- ... pply/india

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Post by VEERARMAAN » Tue Feb 07, 2012 2:29 pm

i am 37 years at present.came to know that if i would have been under 18 years i would have acquired BC.is it so???

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Post by strajeev » Sat Feb 11, 2012 12:03 am

Veeraraman, there is a positive chance for you to get British citizenship. But please don't expect forum members to answer every question popping in your head. Go through guides to understand the possibilities. I strongly recomend you to get some professional help. wish you all the best & don't forget to post here any outcomes.

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Re: can i acquire british citizenship(BC)???

Post by VEERARMAAN » Wed Mar 05, 2014 10:43 am

After such a long time I managed to apply for british passport.let us hope for the best.

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Re: can i acquire british citizenship(BC)???

Post by ouflak1 » Wed Mar 05, 2014 1:03 pm

VEERARMAAN wrote:After such a long time I managed to apply for british passport.let us hope for the best.
I think your application will succeed. Do let us know!

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