I used 'it seems' as I don't remember these things myself, heh. And yes paperpusher, I will apply for naturalisation. Unfortunately I have to find out my status on paper first, as I cannot start any applications before I have that info. It seems the errors here were my parents not obtaining a UK ado...

hi,
My mother is still alive, it seems i was adopted in canada and travelled back to the UK on her passport.
My adoption was not registered in the UK, was never aware of any requirement or reason for doing so, until now.

well it would seem I am not allowed to work here currently, i'm amazed.

Adoption cert. is not valid as it isn't a uk one, according to the Border Agency.

Hi, I am Canadian by birth, and was adopted in Canada by British parents in 1970 when I was three months old. I have lived in England ever since, but have retained a Canadian passport (out of date for years). I have just been offered a job within the NHS and they require all sorts of proof of both w...