Visiting UK from USA after being in USA for 1 Yr+. Length of stay, etc.
Dec 22nd 2008, 2:02 pm
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Re: Visiting UK from USA after being in USA for 1 Yr+. Length of stay, etc.
From which country did you have a "green card?" You give the impression to the lay reader that you are talking about the US. To this professional eye, you are not. Also, there has been no change in US law on this.
Dec 22nd 2008, 2:04 pm
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Re: Visiting UK from USA after being in USA for 1 Yr+. Length of stay, etc.
One important thing about "6 months" is that it breaks "continuous residence" for naturalization purposes (yes, you can be a dual citizen).
For info on your original question, you could google "Now That You Are A Permanent Resident" which explains your rights/responsibilities as a PR and the "Guide to Naturalization".
For info on your original question, you could google "Now That You Are A Permanent Resident" which explains your rights/responsibilities as a PR and the "Guide to Naturalization".
Sigh. Sigh again.
This is a very complicated area of the law. It defies generalization and there exceptions to its many rules and concepts.
Dec 22nd 2008, 10:43 pm
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Re: Visiting UK from USA after being in USA for 1 Yr+. Length of stay, etc.
My apologies as I forgot to ask one question about this situation.
How often must I visit the UK (and stay there?) to keep my citizenship "current" or to retain my right to enter the UK in the normal way with my British passport (even if this includes having to complete some minor paperwork)?
How often must I visit the UK (and stay there?) to keep my citizenship "current" or to retain my right to enter the UK in the normal way with my British passport (even if this includes having to complete some minor paperwork)?
Dec 22nd 2008, 11:46 pm
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Re: Visiting UK from USA after being in USA for 1 Yr+. Length of stay, etc.
My apologies as I forgot to ask one question about this situation.
How often must I visit the UK (and stay there?) to keep my citizenship "current" or to retain my right to enter the UK in the normal way with my British passport (even if this includes having to complete some minor paperwork)?
How often must I visit the UK (and stay there?) to keep my citizenship "current" or to retain my right to enter the UK in the normal way with my British passport (even if this includes having to complete some minor paperwork)?
I assume that you are a British Citizen and not a British National, for example.
Dec 23rd 2008, 12:07 am
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Re: Visiting UK from USA after being in USA for 1 Yr+. Length of stay, etc.
I think that your question was answered before. As a British Citizen with a passport you can enter and leave the UK whenever you want. In 50 years time if necessary. Just keep your passport up-to-date.
I assume that you are a British Citizen and not a British National, for example.
I assume that you are a British Citizen and not a British National, for example.
And yes, I am a British citizen.
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Dec 23rd 2008, 12:15 am
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Re: Visiting UK from USA after being in USA for 1 Yr+. Length of stay, etc.
Your questions have been answered. You don't need to do anything when returning to the UK, and you can stay out of the UK indefinitely and still retain citizenship.
If you stay out of the US for too long your Green Card status may be at risk, but that's a much more complicated subject. If you have the intention of remaining resident in the US then a trip back to the UK of ~3 months should be fine.
Dec 23rd 2008, 4:50 am
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Re: Visiting UK from USA after being in USA for 1 Yr+. Length of stay, etc.
I wish you knew how many people I've referred to you over the years for this topic.
