Dual Nationality UK-US
Jan 26th 2009, 6:10 pm
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Dual Nationality UK-US
Hey, i have a few questions to ask.
How do i attain a US passport? i have a UK passport and i am a British citizen, but my dad is from the US and born there, but i was born in the UK but i have not worked (was in school) or lived in the US since 2001.
How do apply for a US passport claiming dual nationality? we have not been back to the US since 2001.
Thank you
How do i attain a US passport? i have a UK passport and i am a British citizen, but my dad is from the US and born there, but i was born in the UK but i have not worked (was in school) or lived in the US since 2001.
How do apply for a US passport claiming dual nationality? we have not been back to the US since 2001.
Thank you
Jan 26th 2009, 6:35 pm
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Re: Dual Nationality UK-US
Are you sure you are a US citizen? Have you ever had a US passport?
What year were you born? How long has your dad lived in the US? Were your parents married when you were born?
What year were you born? How long has your dad lived in the US? Were your parents married when you were born?
Hey, i have a few questions to ask.
How do i attain a US passport? i have a UK passport and i am a British citizen, but my dad is from the US and born there, but i was born in the UK but i have not worked (was in school) or lived in the US since 2001.
How do apply for a US passport claiming dual nationality? we have not been back to the US since 2001.
Thank you
How do i attain a US passport? i have a UK passport and i am a British citizen, but my dad is from the US and born there, but i was born in the UK but i have not worked (was in school) or lived in the US since 2001.
How do apply for a US passport claiming dual nationality? we have not been back to the US since 2001.
Thank you
Jan 26th 2009, 6:46 pm
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Re: Dual Nationality UK-US
Well i was born in 1988, in the UK, i've never had a US passport.
My parents were married when i was born. my dad lived in the US previous to 1987. Then returned to the US in 2001 at the beginning of the year and left at the end of the year.
My parents were married when i was born. my dad lived in the US previous to 1987. Then returned to the US in 2001 at the beginning of the year and left at the end of the year.
Jan 26th 2009, 6:47 pm
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Re: Dual Nationality UK-US
Did your father live in the US for five years or more prior to your birth?
If not, you are not a US citizen I am afraid..
If not, you are not a US citizen I am afraid..
Jan 26th 2009, 6:58 pm
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Yes my dad lived in the US for more than 5 years Prior to my birth.
Jan 26th 2009, 7:02 pm
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Great, if you can prove that your father lived for five years or more in the US prior to your birth, two of which after the age of fourteen you should be able to get a US passport.
Just download the passport application from the state department and apply at the nearest US embassy. Attach proof of your fathers citizenship, your birth certificate, his marriage certificate and proof of his years of residence in the US.
http://travel.state.gov/passport/get...first_830.html
If your father obtained a consular report of birth from the US embassy before you turned 18, you only need that and things are much simpler.
Just download the passport application from the state department and apply at the nearest US embassy. Attach proof of your fathers citizenship, your birth certificate, his marriage certificate and proof of his years of residence in the US.
http://travel.state.gov/passport/get...first_830.html
If your father obtained a consular report of birth from the US embassy before you turned 18, you only need that and things are much simpler.
Last edited by dreamercon; Jan 26th 2009 at 7:07 pm.
Jan 27th 2009, 1:10 am
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Re: Dual Nationality UK-US
You say you lived in the United States before 2001 ... on what documentation? (passport, visa etc).
If you are a U.S. citizen, make sure to register immediately with Selective Service: http://www.sss.gov
Jan 27th 2009, 10:55 pm
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Re: Dual Nationality UK-US
I lived in the US in the year of 2001, under the context i was under 18 and my dad was a US citizen, and my mother had a green card working in the US also.
I'm sorry i really don't know anymore details - when we moved over there we had go threw an immigration lawyer to get it sorted that my mum could remain in the US, even though my grandparents could vouch for me and my mum.
I just wondered if i had rights to a Dual nationality and a US passport.
I'm sorry i really don't know anymore details - when we moved over there we had go threw an immigration lawyer to get it sorted that my mum could remain in the US, even though my grandparents could vouch for me and my mum.
I just wondered if i had rights to a Dual nationality and a US passport.
Jan 28th 2009, 11:13 pm
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Re: Dual Nationality UK-US
Was your dad in the military? If he was stationed in England when you were born then he should have registered your birth with the US Embassy in London.
Jan 29th 2009, 3:45 am
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What passport did you use to come to the United States and on what basis were you admitted?
Jan 29th 2009, 10:06 am
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British citizen
Jan 29th 2009, 11:27 pm
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i'm really not sure, i'm sorry - my best guess would be in custody of my dad.. i was young..