America Has A New Leading Lady
There’s a new leading lady topping the A-list. Her name is Emma.
Among all girls born in the United States last year, Emma was the most popular name. Isabella was second. Emily, which had been the most popular girl’s name for 12 years, was third.
The top boy’s name is Jacob for the 10th year in a [...]
I Have Questions About Renouncing My U.S. Citizenship
Q: I have questions about renouncing my U.S. citizenship. Who can I speak to about this?
A: Please send an email detailing your questions directly to londonpassports@state.gov.
For more information regarding renunciation of U.S. citizenship, you may also wish to consult the U.S. Department of State’s guidance.
Am I Eligible for UK Citizenship?
Q: I was born in the UK and now live in the United States. Am I eligible for UK citizenship?
A: The U.S. Embassy in London can only definitively answer questions regarding U.S. citizenship eligibility.** For information regarding UK citizenship, please visit one of the links below.
· The British Embassy in the United States’ FAQs [...]
U.S. Citizenship – Rights and Responsibilities
There are many people in the United Kingdom who posses U.S. citizenship but may have never lived in the United States before. American citizenship comes with certain rights and responsibilities that every citizen should be aware of. As a U.S. citizen abroad, you should be aware that certain responsibilities are requirements of all U.S. citizens, [...]
Selective Service Registration
What is The Selective Service System?
The Selective Service System is an independent agency [...]
Can My Spouse Obtain A U.S. Passport Or Citizenship Through Marriage?
Q: Can my spouse obtain a U.S. passport or citizenship through marriage?
A: A U.S. citizen cannot transmit citizenship to a spouse. Your spouse would be required to apply for an immigrant visa and reside in the United States as a lawful permanent resident (LPR). An application for naturalization can be made to the Department of [...]
Children Born in the UK to U.S. Parents
Children born abroad to U.S. citizen parents may have a claim to U.S. citizenship. If the parent(s) meets the transmission requirement, a child’s birth may be reported at this Embassy and a U.S. passport and social security number may be obtained for him or her.
We strongly recommend that the birth of your child be reported [...]
Can I Travel to the U.S. on My British Passport Instead?
Q: I have dual nationality but my U.S. passport has expired and I need to go the U.S. very soon. Can I go there just using my British passport?
A: It is federal law* that all U.S. citizens, even dual nationals, must enter and depart the United States using a valid U.S. passport. It will therefore [...]
Can I have dual nationality?
Q: Can I have dual nationality?
A: When a person is naturalized in a foreign state (or otherwise possesses another nationality) and is thereafter found not to have lost United States citizenship, the individual consequently may possess dual nationality. It is prudent, however, to check with authorities of the other country to see if dual nationality is permissible [...]
