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I'm afraid you can't change status here. You need to apply for a ssttlement visa in Canada. There really is no option any more.jdc3261 wrote:Does anyone know what I can do to stay and apply from inside the UK? Like I said, I can't seem to find which category I fit into on the website.
No, they are only Canadian right now...I think I can get my smallest daughter naturalised because she's not a year old yet, but if they don't hold dual nationality does that mean they all have to come back with me and re-enter? I was soooo hoping this wouldn't be the case...Casa wrote: Do your children hold dual nationality?
They will have to return and reenter but that's not the end of it, it's £585 each for the visa - ouch....jdc3261 wrote:No, they are only Canadian right now...I think I can get my smallest daughter naturalised because she's not a year old yet, but if they don't hold dual nationality does that mean they all have to come back with me and re-enter? I was soooo hoping this wouldn't be the case...Casa wrote: Do your children hold dual nationality?
I think I will get some OISC advice as well. And thanks for posting that article, at least now I know it's possible to appeal.
Oh noooo. Isn't there a family visa of some kind that covers a family? I thought I saw something like that in my searchings.Wanderer wrote:They will have to return and reenter but that's not the end of it, it's £585 each for the visa - ouch....jdc3261 wrote:No, they are only Canadian right now...I think I can get my smallest daughter naturalised because she's not a year old yet, but if they don't hold dual nationality does that mean they all have to come back with me and re-enter? I was soooo hoping this wouldn't be the case...Casa wrote: Do your children hold dual nationality?
I think I will get some OISC advice as well. And thanks for posting that article, at least now I know it's possible to appeal.
With ILR/ILE which it seems like u qualify for I think u can add the kids on for sth like £50 each - not sure u need to check that. Even that would be about a thousand quid tho plus u'd need to pass the KOL test now while u r in the UK.jdc3261 wrote:Oh noooo. Isn't there a family visa of some kind that covers a family? I thought I saw something like that in my searchings.Wanderer wrote:They will have to return and reenter but that's not the end of it, it's £585 each for the visa - ouch....jdc3261 wrote:No, they are only Canadian right now...I think I can get my smallest daughter naturalised because she's not a year old yet, but if they don't hold dual nationality does that mean they all have to come back with me and re-enter? I was soooo hoping this wouldn't be the case...Casa wrote: Do your children hold dual nationality?
I think I will get some OISC advice as well. And thanks for posting that article, at least now I know it's possible to appeal.
But wouldn't that depend what they entered the UK as? I'm assuming they entered as Canadian citizens and thereby can't switch even if they do have UK citizenship too (or the right to it). I could be wrong tho!INSIDER wrote:By virtue of the fact that their father is British your kids may well be British citizens. In which case there would be no need for them to return to Canada with you to apply for an EC.
Whether they qualify for British nationality or not would depend on several factors, eg where dad was born, dates of their birth etc. You'd probably be well advised to consult an OISC registered advisor who can talk you through it.
Wanderer,Wanderer wrote:But wouldn't that depend what they entered the UK as? I'm assuming they entered as Canadian citizens and thereby can't switch even if they do have UK citizenship too (or the right to it). I could be wrong tho!INSIDER wrote:By virtue of the fact that their father is British your kids may well be British citizens. In which case there would be no need for them to return to Canada with you to apply for an EC.
Whether they qualify for British nationality or not would depend on several factors, eg where dad was born, dates of their birth etc. You'd probably be well advised to consult an OISC registered advisor who can talk you through it.
OK, I'm not really getting it! Let's say then a Canadian enters UK on six month visa as normal, finds out while he's here he has a British born British Citizen Father, surely he can't then say 'I'm British' and stay?INSIDER wrote:Wanderer,Wanderer wrote:But wouldn't that depend what they entered the UK as? I'm assuming they entered as Canadian citizens and thereby can't switch even if they do have UK citizenship too (or the right to it). I could be wrong tho!INSIDER wrote:By virtue of the fact that their father is British your kids may well be British citizens. In which case there would be no need for them to return to Canada with you to apply for an EC.
Whether they qualify for British nationality or not would depend on several factors, eg where dad was born, dates of their birth etc. You'd probably be well advised to consult an OISC registered advisor who can talk you through it.
Assuming they are British nationals then it doesn't matter what other nationality they possess or the reason for seeking entry here.
How easily the kids aqcuire nationality is dependant on the personal circs. of the poster and her husband. Best case scenario would be if he was born in the UK, in which case they are British nationals automatically.Other rules apply if dad was born outside the UK, but ultimately they would qualify for British citizenship.