Any possible route, possibly under 4L?
 

Hello, asking this long-shot question for a friend. My friend was born in the US in 1945. Friend's father was born in the US in 1911 and his father was born in Scotland in the 1880s. Friend's mother was born in Canada in 1913 (to parents who were from the US). Friend's parents married in Canada in 1940. Is there anyway for Friend to claim UK citizenship? Would Friend's mother have been a British subject due to her birth in Canada? Wondering if Friend could apply using ARD on the basis of her mother being a subject, and her paternal grandfather being one too for ROA. I have no idea.

Thanks!

Re: Any possible route, possibly under 4L?
 

I have a couple of questions regarding your family's marriage dates that would be helpful in understanding your eligibility.

Could you please provide the following marriage dates?

1. Your friend's parents' marriage date (which I believe was in Canada in 1940).
2. Your friend's father's parents' marriage date (your friend's paternal grandparents).
3. Your friend's mother's parents' marriage date (your friend's maternal grandparents).
   

Having these dates will help clarify your family lineage, which is essential for determining citizenship options.

Re: Any possible route, possibly under 4L?
 

1. 1940 Canada
2. 1908 Michigan
3. 1910 Michigan

Not sure why your saying "your" lineage, implying it's mine... I'm a UK citizen already.

Re: Any possible route, possibly under 4L?
 

Unfortunately not. Since it was your friend’s paternal grandfather who was born in the UK and each birth was legitimate, there was no discrimination which would have prevented your friend’s father from registering their birth at a British consulate within 12 months which would’ve enabled them to become a British subject.

Re: Any possible route, possibly under 4L?
 

Thanks. I thought as much. There wouldn't be a claim through her mother?

Re: Any possible route, possibly under 4L?
 

Only if your friend was born on or after 1 January 1949 but it might help a younger sibling.