I am a US Citizen, Wife is a UK citizen. We live in US. Should we have our child in UK?

[master4g 0]

Hello.

I am a US citizen, wife is UK citizen with a green card. We are expecting in FEB. My first child was born in the US, and now my wife wanted to go give birth in UK so her family would be around. I was wondering several thing, What would be the pros and cons?

Here are some things I want to know:

-Would we have to do the whole immigration process again for the child to be a US citizen?

-This would require us to move there for at least two months, is this enough time for me to became a UK citizen as well? (I haven't researched this, but I know that you have to stay there for some time)

-If we moved back to the US and stayed here, would the child qualify to receive the Child Benefit that UK pays every child (i think 13 pounds a week)

-any other things to take into consideration?

Thanks a lot in advance.

[Jewel-8 21]

Hello.

I am a US citizen, wife is UK citizen with a green card. We are expecting in FEB. My first child was born in the US, and now my wife wanted to go give birth in UK so her family would be around. I was wondering several thing, What would be the pros and cons?

Here are some things I want to know:

-Would we have to do the whole immigration process again for the child to be a US citizen?

-This would require us to move there for at least two months, is this enough time for me to became a UK citizen as well? (I haven't researched this, but I know that you have to stay there for some time)

-If we moved back to the US and stayed here, would the child qualify to receive the Child Benefit that UK pays every child (i think 13 pounds a week)

-any other things to take into consideration?

Thanks a lot in advance.

The child would be both a UK and a US citizen based on you two being it's parents. You will need to get the baby a passport before you come back to the U.S.

I'm pretty sure you can't qualify to become a UK citizen in two months. If you've been married over 4 years I think you qualify to work without having to wait 6 months for approval, but it's been awhile since I researched so I might be wrong.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

The child would be both a UK and a US citizen based on you two being it's parents. You will need to get the baby a passport before you come back to the U.S.

I'm pretty sure you can't qualify to become a UK citizen in two months. If you've been married over 4 years I think you qualify to work without having to wait 6 months for approval, but it's been awhile since I researched so I might be wrong.

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The child has both citizenships like the first one due to jus sanguini (due to the transfer of blood).

As a US citizen it will need a US passport to travel back to the US.

There's no way in hell and no way on Earth to get your N-400 done in 2 months.

[master4g 0]

The child would be both a UK and a US citizen based on you two being it's parents. You will need to get the baby a passport before you come back to the U.S.

I'm pretty sure you can't qualify to become a UK citizen in two months. If you've been married over 4 years I think you qualify to work without having to wait 6 months for approval, but it's been awhile since I researched so I might be wrong.

Thanks for the replys. Ok, i guess my UK citizenship is out of the question, but heres another question:

Since the child will become a US and UK citizen with such ease, how about my first child? She is currently a US citizen, would she be able to become a UK citizen without much hassle?

Also, does anyone know about qualifying for the Child Benefit if we live in the US?

Thanks

[JoannaV 174]

You should apply for a UK passport for your first child now. You just need the child's birth certificate and your wife's birth certificate. (http://ukinusa.fco.gov.uk/en/help-for-british-nationals/passports/passport-forms, form C2)

No, you have to live in the UK for, like, years to get citizenship. Plus you'd have to know a tonne of information about history and how prevalent binge drinking is

In order for your wife not to lose her US permanent resident status you have to be clear that you are going to the UK temporarily.

As she is resident in the US, she should not be eligible for NHS services. She may be able to get some health care still, but in general expect to pay for the birth yourself.

Also be aware of any restrictions airlines place on flying near the end of a pregnancy.

No, you can't get child benefit.

[Saddle Bronc 124]

+ 1

The child has both citizenships like the first one due to jus sanguini (due to the transfer of blood).

As a US citizen it will need a US passport to travel back to the US.

There's no way in hell and no way on Earth to get your N-400form AN done in 2 months.

fixed Bob's mistake

You should apply for a UK passport for your first child now. You just need the child's birth certificate and your wife's birth certificate. (http://ukinusa.fco.gov.uk/en/help-for-british-nationals/passports/passport-forms, form C2)

No, you have to live in the UK for, like, years to get citizenship. Plus you'd have to know a tonne of information about history and how prevalent binge drinking is

In order for your wife not to lose her US permanent resident status you have to be clear that you are going to the UK temporarily.

As she is resident in the US, she should not be eligible for NHS services. She may be able to get some health care still, but in general expect to pay for the birth yourself.

Also be aware of any restrictions airlines place on flying near the end of a pregnancy.

No, you can't get child benefit.

Does UK allow passport app for an unborn child?

[Jewel-8 21]

fixed Bob's mistake

Does UK allow passport app for an unborn child?

They are expecting baby #2. Baby #1 does not yet have a UK passport.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

The child has both citizenships like the first one due to jus sanguini (due to the transfer of blood).

As a US citizen it will need a US passport to travel back to the US.

There's no way in hell and no way on Earth to get your N-400form AN done in 2 months.

Yo, Saddle Bronc!

The next time you want to make a fool of yourself leave me out of it.

The O.P. was considering becoming a US citizen by naturalization before traveling to England and giving birth to their second child.

The form for that is N-400, and even under the very best circumstances this would take 90 days. Hence, I stated it correctly, and you f*cked it up.

Edited October 6, 2010 by Just Bob

[sorchaine 10]

The OP actually stated that they were the US citizen and were inquiring about obtaining UK citizenship. I believe it takes 3 years of residence to obtain the citizenship, not sure about the other details though.

[Jewel-8 21]

Yo, Saddle Bronc!

The next time you want to make a fool of yourself leave me out of it.

The O.P. was considering becoming a US citizen by naturalization before traveling to England and giving birth to their second child.

The form for that is N-400, and even under the very best circumstances this would take 90 days. Hence, I stated it correctly, and you f*cked it up.

"-This would require us to move there for at least two months, is this enough time for me to became a UK citizen as well? (I haven't researched this, but I know that you have to stay there for some time)"

[wshc 46]

You will need to file a "Report of Foreign Birth" at the Embassy as soon as possible after the birth of your child in the UK or whatever country. You can google the forms numbers from whoever it is that does that. You will need the childs birth certificate of course and in addition to proof of your US citizenship (passport) you will need to prove that you have been in the US for at least 5 years. That could be anything from property tax bills and receipts, rent contrarct, bank account information etc.. you get the picture. Your birth certificate will not be enough. You should be able to get a US passport for the newborn at the same time after the "Report of a Foreign Birth" is rubber stamped. Usual fees are in place, around $100 plus passport fees.

Watch Green Card (LPR) requirements for you wife however. Check everything a thousand times and don't do anything based on "advice" USCIS gives you.