British Born Baby, brought into the states

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Jul 18th 2008, 9:53 am

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Elliott

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Re: British Born Baby, brought into the states

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Originally Posted by ian-mstm

You need to think 20 years from now... when they find themselves a nice UK friend and want to settle down. Much easier not having to deal with immigration, don't you think?

Ian

i agree Ian but at $200 a pop to register a kid with the consulate, a bit steep i think.

Jul 18th 2008, 10:03 am

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Re: British Born Baby, brought into the states

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Originally Posted by Elliott

i agree Ian but at $200 a pop to register a kid with the consulate, a bit steep i think.

44 years later, I still haven't forgiven my mum. You've been warned. :P

Jul 18th 2008, 10:28 am

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Re: British Born Baby, brought into the states

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Originally Posted by leedsbird

Thank you for everyone's advice.

I was unaware of such limitations of the 3 month clause on the NHS, however since moving here under the advise of my father i have been paying on a yearly basis National insurance. Since i am still not able to use the NHS. i assume thier are no such limitations going private?

Perhaps i will have to have my family come here. i really just wanted to be with my whole family instead of just mother and i had hoped my child would be British.

As pointed out, your child will be British if you have British citizenship through birth in Britain (or naturalization there). Aside from the fact that legally speaking you won't be eligible for free NHS treatment, you would be taking the risk, however small, that your baby may have medical needs that preclude their "return" to the US on a timely basis. Are you prepared for this eventuality and is your partner ok with this?

Last edited by Giantaxe; Jul 18th 2008 at 10:33 am.