British citizenship

[Splinter26]

Is it true that process of acquiring a british citizenship is exactly the same like in United States?

[Gordon]

I'm not sure, go check out the UK and US immigration websites and I expect you'll find everything you want to know there.

[Knave]

Not really, no. British Citizenship, if you were born before '83 (81?), can be attained if your father or mother was a British subject, or had claim to British citizenship. If that's not the case, you have to attain a permit for permanant residency, then live there for a period of time before you can become a citizen.

In order to become an American citizen, I believe you either have to live there for five years - after getting a permit for permanant residency - and then take an oath of citizenship.... either that, or marry an American - but the latter I'm none too sure of anymore.

At least, I believe that's how it still works. Your best bet is to contact a consulate or look it up on their respective websites.

[budanski]

You only get a green card if you marry someone with a U.S. citizenship.

[Knave]

You only get a green card if you marry someone with a U.S. citizenship.

There are means to apply for an I551 - which is the "green card" according to the US government..... but you get awarded one based entirely on a "lottery" system.

[Seraphim]

You only get a green card if you marry someone with a U.S. citizenship.

There are means to apply for an I551 - which is the "green card" according to the US government..... but you get awarded one based entirely on a "lottery" system.

The lottery is bunk, because I think if your country had more than 50thousand people who immigrated to the USA your country cannot enter the lottery for 2 years I think. I dont know the exact facts...but of course Canada has had more than 50k in the USA since last year. I think there might be a easier way to get in because of NAFTA but Im not sure.

[digitalghost]

budanski: ONLY WAY IS TO MARRY A US CITIZEN? That is complete and utter ARGGH I WISH I COULD SAY B.S.!! But no......

That is entirely incorrect

Yes you can but there are other ways like starting a business with 1 million dollars and hiring 10 employees or getting employed by a company and the company petitions for you or applying for green card lottery every year (DAMN BULL **** I LOST THE PIECE OF **** LOTTERY 7 YEARS IN A ROW!!!!!) or if your mom dad brother sister son daughter has a green card you can get it too or alkdsjfawp3jltrsjdofajtjawtejawpojtsk I NEED A DAMN GREEN CARD HELP ME!!!!!!!!!

ok anyway check this out:

http://www.immigration.gov/graphics/services/residency/index.htm

[budanski]

Clarification:

My original post was in response to Knave's comment. In no way did I meant that that was the only way to receive a green card.


In order to become an American citizen, I believe you either have to live there for five years - after getting a permit for permanant residency - and then take an oath of citizenship.... either that, or marry an American - but the latter I'm none too sure of anymore.


What I should have said: "That would only get you a green card."

Sorry for the misunderstanding. :oops:

[Royal]

budanski: ONLY WAY IS TO MARRY A US CITIZEN? That is complete and utter ARGGH I WISH I COULD SAY B.S.!! But no......

That is entirely incorrect

Yes you can but there are other ways like starting a business with 1 million dollars and hiring 10 employees or getting employed by a company and the company petitions for you or applying for green card lottery every year (DAMN BULL **** I LOST THE PIECE OF **** LOTTERY 7 YEARS IN A ROW!!!!!) or if your mom dad brother sister son daughter has a green card you can get it too or alkdsjfawp3jltrsjdofajtjawtejawpojtsk I NEED A DAMN GREEN CARD HELP ME!!!!!!!!!

ok anyway check this out:

http://www.immigration.gov/graphics/services/residency/index.htm

Adam reveals himself at last :lol:

[Splinter26]

LoL Can anyone asnwer why this post turned into "an American citizenship" rather then British citizenship as I clearly posted? People, I'm asking about United Kingdom not United States.

[Royal]

I don't know, I do know that things are easier for commonwealth citizens. As to the exact requirments, I guess you should check the Immigration Service's web site. I know we had some Bosnian refugees working as instructors at the Language School - they were trying to fullfill a 5 year residency requirement (but that was a few years back).

[martinexsquaddie]

be nice to tony
that always seems to work

[Trigger]

Adam reveals himself at last
Told ya so ;)