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✎ EN Am I a British Citizen?

Discussion in 'Immigration UK' started by socko1965, May 12, 2011.

  1. socko1965

    socko1965 New Member

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    Am I a British citizen? I was born in N. Ireland in 1965. My father was a member of the U.S. military stationed in N. Ireland. I Have a full birth certificate from N. Ireland. Is the following correct: Before 1983, birth in the UK was sufficient in itself to confer British nationality irrespective of the status of parents, with an exception only for children of diplomats and enemy aliens. This exception did not apply to most visiting forces, so, in general, children born in the UK before 1983 to visiting military personnel (e.g. US forces stationed in the UK) are British citizens by birth.

    Form NS guide from the U.K Border states:people who are:

    o Naturalized
    o Registered as a British citizen
    o Born or adopted in the United Kingdom before 1 January 1983
    o Born in the United Kingdom on or after 1 January 1983 whose mother or
    (if legitimate) father was a British citizen or settled in the United Kingdom
    o Born in the United Kingdom on or after 1 July 2006 with a parent who is a
    British citizen or settled (ie not subject to immigration control) in the United Kingdom

    are normally British citizens otherwise than by decent. Exceptions include those born in the United
    Kingdom to parents who were not subject to immigration control at the time of birth. These include:

    o Foreign diplomats based in the UK
    o Visiting members of armed forces
    o Occupying enemy aliens

    The U.K Border Agency also states this:
    If you were born in the United Kingdom before 1 January 1983

    If you were born in the United Kingdom before 1 January 1983, you are almost certainly a British citizen. The only exception is if you were born to certain diplomatic staff of foreign missions who had diplomatic immunity.
    What is true? Am I a British Citizen? Any replies will be appreciated
     
  2. Ecrivaine

    Ecrivaine Active Member

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    Instead of guessing, you should consult with a solicitor that specializes in such matters. In the meantime, if you're interested in learning more about Britain, you can find a wealth of information on the Easy Expat guide for London. Good luck!
     
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    Update: I am a British Citizen and have since received my British Passport.
     
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