Originally Posted by mr mover (Post 7872924)

Lets all try a " Cup of SHUT THE F**K UP " shall we................mm:rofl:

Originally Posted by mr mover (Post 7872924)

Lets all try a " Cup of SHUT THE F**K UP " shall we................mm:rofl:

Originally Posted by petensue (Post 7872984)

:D:D:DNot likely,being an England supporter we have to make the most of a win!Sue.

Originally Posted by Broad Shoulders (Post 7872852)

we'll just have a thread where every post says "E - N -G - E - R - L - A - N - D" then shall we?

Originally Posted by Burbage (Post 7872578)

If you aren't born in the UK then either your Father or your father's father has to have been born in the UK. It doesn't matter where your mother or your maternal grandparents come from. It doesn't even matter if your father is British.

Originally Posted by twizzle (Post 7873152)

Actually, that's not true. For some time now citizenship via the mother has been possible (since 1983). Several years ago this anomaly was corrected for those born to British mothers prior to 1983 as well although only as far back as 1961. As far as I know it's in the works to correct it altogether.



There's a few things to consider here. As a broad statement this isn't true.
If you weren't born in the UK, but your father was, you gained citizenship by descent. Two scenarios :
1. If you never live in the UK, and your children are born outside of the UK, then they are not eligible to British citizenship (and assuming other variables such as you not employed abroad in Crown service). They are, however, eligible to apply for an ancestry visa on the strength of your father being born in the UK (or any grandparent, paternal or maternal).
2. On the other hand, if you lived in the UK for a period of 3 years then move away, if your children aren't born in the UK you can have them registered as British by way of you having lived in the UK as a British citizen for the qualifying period (there are a few other rules as well, but that's the main issue). They will not automatically gain British citizenship, it needs to be applied for via Registration (specific application process).

A bit off topic, I know, but thought I'd mention it in case it's of any relevance to your situation.

Originally Posted by twizzle (Post 7873152)

Actually, that's not true. For some time now citizenship via the mother has been possible (since 1983). Several years ago this anomaly was corrected for those born to British mothers prior to 1983 as well although only as far back as 1961. As far as I know it's in the works to correct it altogether.



There's a few things to consider here. As a broad statement this isn't true.
If you weren't born in the UK, but your father was, you gained citizenship by descent. Two scenarios :
1. If you never live in the UK, and your children are born outside of the UK, then they are not eligible to British citizenship (and assuming other variables such as you not employed abroad in Crown service). They are, however, eligible to apply for an ancestry visa on the strength of your father being born in the UK (or any grandparent, paternal or maternal).
2. On the other hand, if you lived in the UK for a period of 3 years then move away, if your children aren't born in the UK you can have them registered as British by way of you having lived in the UK as a British citizen for the qualifying period (there are a few other rules as well, but that's the main issue). They will not automatically gain British citizenship, it needs to be applied for via Registration (specific application process).

A bit off topic, I know, but thought I'd mention it in case it's of any relevance to your situation.

Originally Posted by fish.01 (Post 7873779)

You lot enjoying the win then :D

Originally Posted by Grayling (Post 7874787)

It's not just winning that matters......it is BEATING the Australians that is key.:thumbsup:

Originally Posted by Burbage (Post 7873756)

The point was that it isn't automatic.

Originally Posted by woodring (Post 7869147)

England have just out performed Australia to regain the Ashes.

Those of you who have been in OZ for a while , who do you support?

Originally Posted by twizzle (Post 7875506)

Right, it isn't.
But I thought it worth mentioning where some of the inaccuracies were in your post in case, as I said, it was of any relevance to your situation. ie. you may want to know how your children can gain British citizenship.