I had been away from this group for some time now..
On my recent return here, I find that a significant number of posts are just clever ploys to post ads.
E.g. this one: http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=33193
Did you travel on your UK or Canada documents? I entered the US on my Canadian passport. Also had my UK passport with me, which I had to produce to prove my country of residence and that I would be able to return to the UK. In all my previous trips, the US immigration folks would look my Canadian p...
I am a dual citizen of Canada and UK. Recently I traveled to the US on a brief visit to meet up with my friends. At the airport I was detained for close to 45 mins because the immigration authorities felt that my dual citizenship was "not normal"! I had to convince them that I was just on ...
Are you sure? The Quality of Life index places UK at 19, above the countries you mentioned: http://nationranking.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/2011-qli2.png The question raised by OP may be more in terms of ease of migration. - US migration is linked to job - UK migration is getting harder by the day ...
Thanks for the info. Does one need to make a booking, or can you just turn up at the VFS office? And is it advisable to be there early in the morning? In what form should payment be made? Cash ok? The VFS website mentions the following as part of the documentation required for the application: - Sel...
My British ceremony was conducted last week and I am yet to apply for a British Passport. Can I still travel to India on my Indian passport without getting any penalties?? http://www.cgibirmingham.org/Renunciation_IndianCitizenship_alt.htm According to this link here, there is a 3 months grace peri...
eric79 - you just need to go to your profile (click on the Profile icon at the top once you login), then scroll down to the Signature area, remove the text in that section. Then Submit (this saves the changes). Alternatively, set 'No' for the 'Always attach my signature:' setting under your profile....
Language tests for partners From this autumn, people coming to the UK from outside the EU to join their partner or marry must demonstrate a basic command of English Compulsory English language tests will be introduced for migrants applying to come to the UK to join their partner, the Government ann...
Not sure how soon this will be adopted in the UK: PIOs win, Govt eases passport regulations Bowing to strong protests by the Indian diaspora, the Government has relaxed the newly-enforced stringent norms which mandated the surrender of passports by all Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) within 90 days....
'Dual citizenship not allowed' means exactly what it says.
As an example, if a US citizen takes up German citizenship (Germany does not allow dual citizenship), then they will have to give up their US citizenship.
Hope that's clear.
azface - My advice would be to wait until you get back after your trip before you apply for your British passport. Keep in mind that you would need to submit your foreign passport as part of the application process, and that could mean you may not have that passport back in time for your trip if you...
Toronto is the largest metro in Canada, and offers wide range of job opportunities.
Calgary is another city that's been doing well of late in terms of economic activity.
Hi global gypsy, Thanks very much. I look forward to hearing the information about whether or not the letter is required to be presented at interview. London102, Spartac has answered your query. The point about whether we need the interview letter in hand I can confirm by tomorrow. Spartac & Lo...
Great, I hope your interview letter has been delivered as you will have to take it with you for the interview. I havent got mine yet and hping I get it tomorrow before my interview on Saturday. I asked them specifically about this point when I booked my interview. The lady told me the letter is not...