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Hi, I am overstayed in the UK for 12 years and have a 10 years old kid with me who was born in the UK.
Does 10 years child citizen routine still exist? Do I have to find a solicitor to help on apply? Can anyone tell me how much it will costs?
Thank you

If child is not British, then child is entitled to register as a British citizen.

vinny wrote: ↑

Sun Aug 16, 2020 7:00 am

If child is not British, then child is entitled to register as a British citizen.

Thank you for the reply
Does this mean child can apply at 10 years old but not guarantee to be granted citizenship?

pipyo wrote: ↑

Sun Aug 16, 2020 4:55 pm

Does this mean child can apply at 10 years old but not guarantee to be granted citizenship?

It means that if the conditions are met, the child is entitled (i.e. can't be refused) British citizenship.

But it is not automatic. The child becomes a British citizen from the date on the registration certificate as issued by the Home Office.

Current fees are £1,012.

Thanks
I am taking care of the kid by my own, do not have any contact with the biological father, because of financial issue，he didn't want to spent money on us，so he left us 6 years ago. I phoned a law firm, the staff told me the biological father has to sign a consent on application form, otherwise I can’t apply successfully.
Is that true?
Any ways I can apply successfully without biological father’s consent?
Can anyone recommend good reputation law firms? Or suggest me on how to finding good reputation firms.

secret.simon wrote: ↑

Sun Aug 16, 2020 5:50 pm

pipyo wrote: ↑

Sun Aug 16, 2020 4:55 pm

Does this mean child can apply at 10 years old but not guarantee to be granted citizenship?

It means that if the conditions are met, the child is entitled (i.e. can't be refused) British citizenship.

But it is not automatic. The child becomes a British citizen from the date on the registration certificate as issued by the Home Office.

Current fees are £1,012.

Thanks
I am taking care of the kid by my own, do not have any contact with the biological father, because of financial issue，he didn't want to spent money on us，so he left us 6 years ago. I phoned a law firm, the staff told me the biological father has to sign a consent on application form, otherwise I can’t apply successfully.
Is that true?
Any ways I can apply successfully without biological father’s consent?
Can anyone recommend good reputation law firms? Or suggest me on how to find good reputation firms.

pipyo wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 19, 2020 3:26 pm

I phoned a law firm, the staff told me the biological father has to sign a consent on application form, otherwise I can’t apply successfully.
Is that true?

False. The caseworker’s guidance provided triple repetitions, emphasising the contrary.

Registration as a British citizen: children

Parental consent for applications under 1(3), 1(3A) and 1(4)

As the applicant has an entitlement to be registered as a British citizen if the requirements in sections 1(3), 1(3A) and 1(4) are met, the absence of parental consent (in cases where the applicant is a minor) is not a reason for refusal. It is good practice to gain consent of all those with parental responsibility for the child and it should normally be requested, but this is not mandatory. If the consent is not gained it is not a reason for refusing the application.