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Dual Nationality

In the 1980's, the Supreme Court ruled that U.S. citizenship is a constitutional right that cannot be taken away from a citizen who does not intend to relinquish it. Therefore, such actions as naturalization in a foreign country, travel on a foreign passport, employment with a foreign government, and voting in a foreign election do not automatically jeopardize American citizenship. However, please note that all U.S. citizens, even dual nationals, must enter and depart the United States on U.S. passports.

— British Nationality —

As of January 1, 1983, not all children born in the United Kingdom automatically acquire British nationality. For information regarding claims to British nationality, you are advised to contact the:

Immigration and Nationality Department
Home Office
3rd Floor, India Building Water Street
Liverpool, L2 0QN

Website: www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk

 
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