Non-British Parent of a British child?

Vb3d · Post by **Vb3d** » Sat Aug 08, 2015 4:47 pm

Hello

I have a question,
Can a non-British Parent of a British child get British citizenship?

Thank you

Post by **vinny** » Sat Aug 08, 2015 5:10 pm

Yes, if the requirements are satisfied.

Post by **geriatrix** » Sat Aug 08, 2015 6:38 pm

Vinny,

I think the OP meant to ask if a non-British parent can get British citizenship on the basis that child is a British citizen?
Like transferring citizenship by descent, only not to child(ren) but to parent(s).

Post by **secret.simon** » Sat Aug 08, 2015 7:42 pm

Not as a matter of right and not in one go.

But the parent of a British child can get Leave to Remain for 2.5 years, which can be repeated till s/he accrues 10 years of legal stay in the UK, at which time s/he would be eligible for ILR, followed in a year's time by citizenship. So, you are looking at a 11 year pathway to citizenship.

Post by **CR001** » Sat Aug 08, 2015 8:08 pm

Is your question related to your parents as in your one previous post?

http://www.immigrationboards.com/immigr ... l#p1146641

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