Eligibility of Passports/Dual Citizenship from Maternal Side

[moxiecat]

After researching this out finally with my mother and her 3 passports (US,UK,China), I finally determined that under her UK citenship, she is categorized as a BNO (British national overseas) and is able to pass down her rights of citizenship to me, enabling me to work in the UK/EU once my application has been accepted.

China, on the other hand, does not recognize her multi citizenship so even though she has a (lapsed) passport, her actual status as a citizen of China may not be acknowledged in that country although the US and UK do acknowledge that she is.

At least that's one hurdle down... finding an actual job in the UK/EU will be another.

[Jeanie84]

My Mother is a british citizen and holds residency in Australia. I was born in Australia in Nov of 1984. I am eligable for Dual Citizenship. Or the Right of abode. I also have a partner who is an australian Citizen and a son age 2 - If i am entitled to residency can my partner get a spouses Visa???

[Bob-666]

Do you mean for the UK ? Is your mother British by birth ? Are you married ? If yes, yes and yes, then your husband can apply for a spouse visa and your son can apply for a dependant's visa. There are financial and accomodation criteria to be met in order to actually get these visas.

[Chava61]

Originally Posted by minibrings

they gave you incorrect information. The US government does not encourage dual citizenship but does not prohibit it either. Their requirement is when you enter the US you must show your US passport. Also you are still forbidden to visit Cuba w/o prior permission, even if you want to enter Cuba with another passport.

The other American requirements are that you do not swear allegiance to another country and you do not enlist/volunteer for foreign (non-American) military service.

[kevxu]

Originally Posted by minibrings

they gave you incorrect information. The US government does not encourage dual citizenship but does not prohibit it either. Their requirement is when you enter the US you must show your US passport. Also you are still forbidden to visit Cuba w/o prior permission, even if you want to enter Cuba with another passport.

Doesn't the Cuban government facilitate the entrance of American visitors by not stamping their passports?

The government of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus used to give a stamped piece of paper to those persons for whom a stamp in their passport would have created a problem.

[minibrings]

Originally Posted by kevxu

Doesn't the Cuban government facilitate the entrance of American visitors by not stamping their passports?

The government of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus used to give a stamped piece of paper to those persons for whom a stamp in their passport would have created a problem.

Yes Cuban customs know not to stamp US passport holders, however, this does not mean it is still legal for US citizens to visit Cuba. And what if you run into trouble in Cuba? You'll face fines when you return to the US.

I worked with a Canadian citizen who lived in the US. He honestly told US customs that he and his wife went to Cuba on holiday. They were fined several thousand dollars for visiting Cuba! He protested by saying he is Canadian, not American. US customs response "you both are US residents". He is fighting this with a lawyer. Not sure of the outcome.