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I don't know if this is the right sub-forum for this, but I can't find anywhere where this is mentioned.
Someone very kindly pointed out in my post on one of the other forums, that my mother has right of abode. She lived in England for 10 years when she was a child, and went to school here.
Because it was before 1949 (it was during the 2nd world war), she has right of abode. However.... proving she lived here is a challenge.
They say you have to provide a passport, UK identity document, or certificate of entitlement. My mum has none of these because it is of course, a life-time ago and she was a child.
My question is: What other documents or proof would be acceptible and how would we go about obtaining them?
For example:
* She and her family had ration books and identity books because it was during the war. However, I believe you're only allowed to apply for a copy of the identity book records of 1939 for a person who is deceased.
* She went to school in Sandbach, and I have written to the school to find out if they have any records, but would those be accepted by immigration?
* Her father bought a house during that time - is there a way of finding a record for that, and if so, would that be accepted?
* She and her family are on the passenger lists for the ship they arrived on (from Cape Town to Southampton) in 1936 and on the passenger lists for departing from Southhampton 1947 - would this be accepted?
* Her father was a member of the Home Guard, and worked for Fodens in Sandbach during the war - would there be any documentation we could find through that, and would it be accepted?
* Her father drove - would there be records of a driving license somewhere, and would that be accepted?
Any suggestions would be very much appreciated. Time is of the essence as her visitor's visa runs out on the 7th February, and at 80 years old with high blood pressure, we really don't want to send her back on a long haul flight.
Thanks v much in advance.