Dual Nationality
 

Can anyone throw any light/ info/ advice on trying to gain Dual USA/ UK (Scotland) Nationality? How does it work, if at all, re passports, traveling, etc? I'm just curious at the moment. Thanks.

Re: Dual Nationality
 

I was born in Glasgow. I am now a dual UK/US citizen. The only way it'll happen is if you first get a green card in the US. Eventually, you can naturalize in the US and you'll become a dual citizen.

Ian

Re: Dual Nationality
 

Thanks Ian.

I'm actually from Glasgow too, small world, eh? Been a green card holder for several years and was wondering about how to get the Dual Nationality thing. Thanks.

Any info on how it works with passports if I was to travel back to Scotland though? I still have my UK one of course. Don't know if I'm supposed to use that or the USA one (when I get one).

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You use your UK one to enter the UK or any other country you travel to but you must use your US passport to enter the US.

Re: Dual Nationality
 

Thanks! :thumbsup:

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I believe you always have to travel on your US passport, out of the US and back into the US.... otherwise you're creating a whole bunch of questions and annoyance when you come back.

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Another dual UK/US citizen from (just outside) Glasgow here. I agree with the comments so far. Travel out of, and back to, the US on your US passport.

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My brother-in-law obtained his UK nationality by naturalization. He uses both PP's in entering UK from US.

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Well then, that makes it easy!


You can apply for US naturalization 90 days prior to the 5th anniversary of you becoming a US permanent resident. If you've had your GC for 5 years, you're already eligible. If you're married to a US citizen, you can apply 90 days prior to the 3rd anniversary of getting a GC if the marriage is also 3 years old at that point.

File form N-400 to get the ball rolling. Also take a look at form M-476. The process takes about 6 months.

Ian

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My UK passport is expired. Would it be better to use my non-expired US passport to enter the UK?

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You can but you don't have to. An expired UK passport is still proof that you're a UK citizen. It might not be much good as a travel document - so you can't get on a plane with it - but it's still good as photo ID and proof of citizenship - so you can still enter the UK with it.

Ian