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The OP cannot apply for British citizenship. They are born to a British mother, presumably UK born, and are therefore British by descent.joeano353 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 18, 2019 5:42 pmThe easiest way is to apply for settled status and one year later apply for british nationality. Alternatively you can apply for a DCPR showing evidence of exercising treaty rights for 6 years and on getting it apply for british national. Since you are over 18 you cannot apply for registration as a means of obtaining British nationality.
You are not automatically British then. You would need to register as British on form UKM, costs £80.Thank you for the quick replies - my mother was born in the UK, in the 1950's - would that help?
No. You have no automatic rights as a UK resident due to birthright as you are not British by descent.As far as I'm aware - because I'm now 30 (age of majority) I am no longer allowed to hold both passports. Do you think that being a UK resident by birthright will change this?
Her chance of what?? You being British, through whatever route, gives her no fast track to British citizenship.The main reason I'm asking is because the topic of marriage has come up with my US girlfriend - and we're curious if the different levels of statuses available to me would affect her chances at all.
BurtMacklin89 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2019 2:58 pmbecause I'm now 30 (age of majority) I am no longer allowed to hold both passports.
CR001, the OP was born after 1983. The OP is now 30, so presumably s/he was born in 1989 or thereabouts. (to the OP, can you please confirm?).
At least according to Wikipedia, yes.BurtMacklin89 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2019 2:58 pmDo you think that being a UK resident by birthright will change this?
Dutch nationality law: Dual citizenship wrote:Although Dutch law restricts dual citizenship, it is possible for Dutch nationals to legally hold dual citizenship in a number of circumstances, including:
those who acquire another citizenship at the time of birth...
I think the OP is thinking of perhaps sponsoring the US girlfriend through the EU Settlement scheme.BurtMacklin89 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2019 2:58 pmThe main reason I'm asking is because the topic of marriage has come up with my US girlfriend - and we're curious if the different levels of statuses available to me would affect her chances at all.
secret.simon wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2019 4:42 pmBurtMacklin89 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2019 2:58 pmbecause I'm now 30 (age of majority) I am no longer allowed to hold both passports.CR001, the OP was born after 1983. The OP is now 30, so presumably s/he was born in 1989 or thereabouts. (to the OP, can you please confirm?).
As the mother was born in the UK before 1983, she would have been a British citizen otherwise than by descent.
Therefore the OP would be a British citizen by descent, due to birth abroad after 1983 to a British citizen otherwise than by descent mother.
At least according to Wikipedia, yes.BurtMacklin89 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2019 2:58 pmDo you think that being a UK resident by birthright will change this?
Dutch nationality law: Dual citizenship wrote:Although Dutch law restricts dual citizenship, it is possible for Dutch nationals to legally hold dual citizenship in a number of circumstances, including:
those who acquire another citizenship at the time of birth...I think the OP is thinking of perhaps sponsoring the US girlfriend through the EU Settlement scheme.BurtMacklin89 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2019 2:58 pmThe main reason I'm asking is because the topic of marriage has come up with my US girlfriend - and we're curious if the different levels of statuses available to me would affect her chances at all.
To the OP: Ironically British citizens have fewer rights to sponsor their non-EEA family members than EEA citizens living in the UK. They also have to meet much tougher requirements (financial, earnings, etc) than their EEA citizen equivalents.
As a British citizen by descent, I think that you will need to meet the much tougher British citizen requirements, as you will have been a British citizen by descent. EEA citizens who become British citizens by naturalisation have special provisions (the Lounes case) that would not apply to you.
Minimum income requirement for you to meet of £18,600pa with minimum 6 months payslips and bank statements evidence. Visa fee of £1523 plus IHS fee of £1200 for the first 30/33 month visa. Proof of adequate accommodation. Visa process can take anywhere between a few weeks to a year.Regarding the sponsorship - I can't seem to find any info on how the rules are any tougher for British Citizens?
It is free but you are running out of time if no deal brexit happens on 31st October.I'm curious if I could just apply through the EU settlement scheme (cheaper and much more straightforward ) and then we could look into sponsorship options that route - or would my citizenship be flagged in this situation?
It won't be flagged up. But it will be deception and if uncovered later, would render the whole immigration journey of your US girlfriend illegal.BurtMacklin89 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 20, 2019 12:45 pmI'm curious if I could just apply through the EU settlement scheme (cheaper and much more straightforward ) and then we could look into sponsorship options that route - or would my citizenship be flagged in this situation?