US/UK citizenship questions.

Last activity 18 August 2012 by Joe in NY

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Joe in NYMember16 August 2012 16:08:39

Hello from New York. I am a US citizen born of post war immigrants from the UK. I am exploring the idea of dual US/UK citizenship based on decendancy. I have worn out my keyboard chasing my tail on the UK border agency website. I just want some simple and clear answers, but a website designed to save money while being all things to all people can only be very confusing. Phone contact is just a series of recordings designed to further confuse. As far as I can tell, I am entitled to register as a British Citizen based on decendancy and being born before 1983. This seems to include the Right of Abode. However, it also seems that I must obtain a right of abode certificate before applying for citizenship, although this is not consistently clear. The fees involved for either application are outragous. Is there anyone with the same background who can shed some light on this process? Thanks in advance. J.

AurélieViP17 August 2012 06:41:35

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Hello Joe in NY.

Welcome to Expat.com!

Hope you'll be helped by other members soon.

Thank you,
Aurélie

Joe in NYMember18 August 2012 14:05:04

Thanks, Aurelie...still hoping.

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