My grandfather was born in Hong Kong in 192X and his parents were also born in Hong Kong.
In 1960, he went to London with his CUKC(HK) passport and stayed there until 1982.
He went back to Hong Kong occasionally between 1970-1982.
In 1973, his passport had a chop stated that he had right of abode in the UK. I think this is because of 5 years ordinary residence.
In 1983, he became British citizen otherwise than by descent.
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In 1974, my mother was born in Hong Kong.
In 1980-1982, she went to London with my grandfather and was granted indefinite leave to enter in her CUKC(HK) passport.
After 1982, she went back to Hong Kong with my grandfather and never went to UK again.
She held CUKC(HK) > BDTC(HK) > BN(O) passport.
I checked the 1981 British nationality law and found out there is no way for her to apply for British Citizen.
I don't think she can get her ILE back as it lapsed.
If my mother had been born after 1983, she would have been British citizen by descent.
Anyway, I helped her to apply for British Citizen to see if there is any chance.
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