I am a 3rd generation English American (from my paternal side). If anyone knows if I am eligible for dual citizenship, please let me know. My great-grandfather and grandmother were from Great Britan and were British Subjects. My grandfather had dual citizenship until the age of 18 and became a US citizen by default (but never denounced citizenship with England).
Thanks!
2006-11-09 08:22:34 · 3 answers · asked by Rachael B 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Technically you cannot have dual citizenship, to become a citizen of the US or UK you must give up any rights to your former country as part of your citizenship, however I am led to believe there are ways and means, of which I have not found yet.
2006-11-09 09:03:23 · answer #1 · answered by scotty lad 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here are the rules that pertain to UK citizenship by descent: Read it over carefully to see whether or not you are entitled to UK citizenship.
http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/applying/nationality/advice/bn4?view=Standard
And by the way, a previous answer was incorrect: neither the US not the UK have any regulations forbidding dual or multiple citizenship.
2006-11-09 10:56:49 · answer #2 · answered by dognhorsemom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son who was born in Australia is living and working in England and holds two passports - Australian and British. This was possible because his paternal grandparents were both British.
Hopefully you can find out more here http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/applying/nationality/advice/
2006-11-09 08:34:41 · answer #3 · answered by Born a Fox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋