British and USA - Ancestry, HSMP, ROA

unixguru · Post by **unixguru** » Thu May 06, 2004 6:09 pm

I have a question about UK Immigration. First a little background. I was born in the US in 1971 to a British mother and US father. My mother still has her UK citizenship, also my granparents and 2 aunts and 4 uncles are UK nationals still living in the UK.

My question is do I qualify under the ancsetry or right of abode or do I need to pursue the HSMP route?

I qualify easily under the HSMP but would prefer to used ancestry or right of abode. Not really sure what to do.

Thanks In Advance for any help

Shaun

tvt · Post by **tvt** » Fri May 07, 2004 9:57 am

Was your mother born or naturalised in the UK? If yes - you can register as a British citizen. If her citizenship was by descent you are not entitled.

Ancestry visas (through grandparents) are only for commonwealth nationals. USA is not a commonwealth county.

unixguru · Post by **unixguru** » Fri May 07, 2004 12:54 pm

Tnavon thanks for the help.

She was born is Essex. I have read the UK visas website and am still confused about some things. It seems that if your born before 1983 less options are available.

Does it matter that I am the only one left over here (USA).

Kindest Regards,

Shaun

tvt · Post by **tvt** » Fri May 07, 2004 1:08 pm

Law was changed last year so you can still qualify.

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British and USA - Ancestry, HSMP, ROA

British and USA - Ancestry, HSMP, ROA