I-765: 2nd passport citizenship

[Rosalea 22]

Hi everyone! Quick question as I'm filling out form I-765:

 

In part 2, question 18a/18b, it says,

"List all countries where you are currently a citizen or national."

 

I put New Zealand in the first box since I was born there etc. But I also have an expired British passport that I got when I was a baby, since my Mum was born in Scotland. Should I also put the United Kingdom as a place that I am a citizen/national?

[appleblossom 2,533]

3 minutes ago, Rosalea said:

Hi everyone! Quick question as I'm filling out form I-765:

 

In part 2, question 18a/18b, it says,

"List all countries where you are currently a citizen or national."

 

I put New Zealand in the first box since I was born there etc. But I also have an expired British passport that I got when I was a baby, since my Mum was born in Scotland. Should I also put the United Kingdom as a place that I am a citizen/national?

 

Yes, of course. It asks for all countries you're a citizen of, it doesn't matter if your passport has expired. 

[Rosalea 22]

9 minutes ago, appleblossom said:

 

Yes, of course. It asks for all countries you're a citizen of, it doesn't matter if your passport has expired. 

Excellent thank you!

[appleblossom 2,533]

4 minutes ago, Rosalea said:

Excellent thank you!

 

No worries. Basically forget the passport thing - just as being born in a country doesn't mean you're automatically a citizen of it, not having a passport of a country doesn't mean you're not a citizen either. So just put down any citizenships you have. Good luck.

[OldUser 6,677]

6 hours ago, Rosalea said:

Should I also put the United Kingdom as a place that I am a citizen/national?

Yes, if you're a UK citizen. Remember, having passport is not a requirement for being a citizen. Many American citizens never had a US passport.

Edited October 30, 2023 by OldUser

[Rosalea 22]

2 minutes ago, OldUser said:

Yes, if you're a UK citizen. Remember, having passport is not a requirement for being a citizen. Many American citizens never had a US passport.

I guess I just don't 100% understand it. I've had the passport for my whole life but that's the extent of my 'uk citizenship' - idk if there's some grey area where I could have the passport and technically not be a citizen? Idk haha.

[OldUser 6,677]

2 minutes ago, Rosalea said:

I guess I just don't 100% understand it. I've had the passport for my whole life but that's the extent of my 'uk citizenship' - idk if there's some grey area where I could have the passport and technically not be a citizen? Idk haha.

What does the passport say in "Nationality"?

Does jt say "British Citizen"?

If yes, you're not any different to Brits who never went outside of the UK.

[Rosalea 22]

2 minutes ago, OldUser said:

What does the passport say in "Nationality"?

Does jt say "British Citizen"?

If yes, you're not any different to Brits who never went outside of the UK.

Ah yes, it does say British citizen! I didn't even think of looking at that haha - thank you!!