The inquiry is about my wife.
She was born in New Zealand March 1968 and was therefore a British Subject/Commonwealth Citizen.
Her mother was born in the Dominion of New Zealand March 1938. She was a Natural Born British Subject prior to becoming a (CUKC) Citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies after the enactment of the (BNA) British Nationality Act 1948 (Section 12.2) and later a British Citizen after the enactment of the BNA 1981.
Her grandfather was born in Durham, England in 1904. He was a CUKC by virtue of BNA 1948 Section 12.1 as well as a British Citizen otherwise than by descent.
My wife’s maternal grandmother was also a British Citizen (CUKC BNA 1948 Section 12.5) as were her paternal grandfather (CUKC BNA 1948 Section 12.2) and paternal grandmother (CUKC BNA 1948 Section 12.5).
My understanding is that my wife cannot currently get Right of Abode as she herself was not a CUKC at birth and only Commonwealth Citizens with British born mothers have this. I have however noted from various appeal case that this can sometimes be achieved on appeal.
Ideally I would like for my wife to get full British Citizenship and note that after recent changes brought about by the “Romein” case, some people are able to register under section 4C of BNA 1981. Unfortunately, this doesn’t currently appear to be possible as she was born in New Zealand and therefore was not considered a “foreign place”.
I am hoping that someone can provide some advice and would be happy to pay for your services if it appears she has a case for either citizenship or Right of Abode. I note that similar enquiries have had positive responses from one poster (secret.simon) in particular but any help would be appreciated.
Many thanks.
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