It's official, I'm "British"

mike5809 · 02-27-2015, 07:53 AM

Hi All!

I have been on the forums for years but never in the UK section. I just wanted to share some exciting news (to me) with you!

I just recently ascertained my UK Passport . Well the application was processed, approved, and dispatched - just waiting for it to arrive in the states.

My mother is a British citizen (born and raised in Bolton) and now lives in the states. I was born in Holland then lived near Kings Lynn in the 80s and early 90s, then moved to the US with my Mom/Dad and have been here ever since. I visit England often as my mothers family all still resides around Bolton. I wanted to retain my UK heritage/ancestry (as well as have options if I decide to move) and a few years ago found out that I am still considered a UK citizen, so I finally pulled the trigger and applied for the first UK Passport. No mess and no fuss by the HMPO - sent in my application and a week later the passport is being sent!

Totally off the topic of autos but I wanted to share

Brian mc21 · 02-27-2015, 08:57 AM

Congratulations.

dakhu1 · 02-27-2015, 10:45 AM

Congrats dude - car looks the business !!

IanS100 · 02-27-2015, 11:32 AM

Does that mean you qualify for Jobseekers?

Congratulation

makkan00 · 02-27-2015, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by IanS100

Does that mean you qualify for Jobseekers?

Congratulation

and jobseeker allowance?

Congrats. Never seen a thread like this before.

mike5809 · 02-27-2015, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian mc21

Congratulations.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dakhu1

Congrats dude - car looks the business !!

Thanks! I appreciate the comments on the car - it is starting to get to where I want it. Just in the final stages of the custom tune

Quote:

Originally Posted by IanS100

Does that mean you qualify for Jobseekers?

Congratulation

Quote:

Originally Posted by makkan00

and jobseeker allowance?
Congrats. Never seen a thread like this before.

I did say it was off topic

And I really did just do it for your amazing benefits :P

Kerr · 02-27-2015, 12:25 PM

You failed my British test, you used Mom rather than Mum.

mike5809 · 02-27-2015, 12:31 PM

^ Haha

Nothing yet, just wanted to get it in case laws changed in the future that would make it harder to obtain.

However my wife and I had discussed retiring in Europe and a UK Passport (proving I was a British Citizen) would certainly make that easier in EU countries. Mind you I am a long way away from being able to retire.

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mike5809 Major 131 Rep 1,086 Posts Drives: '11 335i M-Sport [LeMans Blue] Join Date: May 2011 Location: York, PA iTrader: (7) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i M-Spo ... [9.66]	It's official, I'm "British" - sorta :P Hi All! I have been on the forums for years but never in the UK section. I just wanted to share some exciting news (to me) with you! I just recently ascertained my UK Passport . Well the application was processed, approved, and dispatched - just waiting for it to arrive in the states. My mother is a British citizen (born and raised in Bolton) and now lives in the states. I was born in Holland then lived near Kings Lynn in the 80s and early 90s, then moved to the US with my Mom/Dad and have been here ever since. I visit England often as my mothers family all still resides around Bolton. I wanted to retain my UK heritage/ancestry (as well as have options if I decide to move) and a few years ago found out that I am still considered a UK citizen, so I finally pulled the trigger and applied for the first UK Passport. No mess and no fuss by the HMPO - sent in my application and a week later the passport is being sent! Totally off the topic of autos but I wanted to share __________________ '11 335i M-Sport xDrive Coupe [LMB] COBB V3 & PTF Tune \| E45 \|4in BERK DP \| VRSF 5in FMIC \| BMS Intake \| ER CP \| Exotics Tuning CF Lip \| CF Diffuser \| Eibach Springs \| Bilstein Shocks '07 BMW 335i Coupe & BMW Z4 3.0i - Gone
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Brian mc21 Major 39 Rep 1,031 Posts Drives: E91 320d M Sport Join Date: May 2011 Location: Belfast. Northern Ireland. iTrader: (4)	Congratulations. __________________ E92 330D LCI Garage List NSR 250 MC21, CBR 600RR 3 RVF400
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dakhu1 love the 'GT ROAD'....bruuuaaah! 34 Rep 449 Posts Drives: 320D M Sport & 118D M Sport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: London iTrader: (2)	Congrats dude - car looks the business !!
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IanS100 Major General 136 Rep 5,050 Posts Drives: 520d F10 LCI M Sport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Southport UK iTrader: (0)	Does that mean you qualify for Jobseekers? Congratulation
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Kerr Brigadier General 112 Rep 4,021 Posts Drives: BMW M235I Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Aberdeen iTrader: (0)	You failed my British test, you used Mom rather than Mum.
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mike5809 Major 131 Rep 1,086 Posts Drives: '11 335i M-Sport [LeMans Blue] Join Date: May 2011 Location: York, PA iTrader: (7) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i M-Spo ... [9.66]	^ Haha Nothing yet, just wanted to get it in case laws changed in the future that would make it harder to obtain. However my wife and I had discussed retiring in Europe and a UK Passport (proving I was a British Citizen) would certainly make that easier in EU countries. Mind you I am a long way away from being able to retire. __________________ '11 335i M-Sport xDrive Coupe [LMB] COBB V3 & PTF Tune \| E45 \|4in BERK DP \| VRSF 5in FMIC \| BMS Intake \| ER CP \| Exotics Tuning CF Lip \| CF Diffuser \| Eibach Springs \| Bilstein Shocks '07 BMW 335i Coupe & BMW Z4 3.0i - Gone
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