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	British nationality law: Encyclopedia topic
		Under the recent Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, British nationals can be deprived of their citizenship if the Secretary of State is satisfied they are responsible for acts seriously prejudicial to the vital interests of the United Kingdom or an Overseas Territory.
		In general there is no restriction, in United Kingdom law, on a British national being a citizen of another country as well.
		If you have British nationality, and are also a national of a country which does not allow dual nationality, the authorities of that country may either regard you as having lost that nationality or may refuse to recognise your British nationality.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /reference/british_nationality_law (3969 words)

	Background to British Nationality Law from BritainUSA
		The United Kingdom legislation, the British Nationality Act 1948, created the status of British subject: Citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies (BS/CUKC) for all those whose connection was with the United Kingdom itself or with a place which, on 1 January 1949, was still a colony.
		The nationality of minor children was tied to that of their father or widowed mother, and they gained or lost British subject status accordingly.
		There was no longer any restriction on the holding of dual nationality and persons acquiring citizenship of a foreign state did not automatically lose British nationality as a result.
	www.britainusa.com /consular/bnatlaw.asp (819 words)

	Encyclopedia: British nationality law
		Under amendments made by the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, British nationals can be deprived of their citizenship if the Secretary of State is satisfied they are responsible for acts seriously prejudicial to the vital interests of the United Kingdom or an Overseas Territory.
		Present-day British nationality law is largely based on the British Nationality Act 1981, which established the current system of multiple categories of British nationality, viz.
		In British nationality law, the status of British Overseas citizen (BOC) is one of several categories of British national.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/British-nationality-law (6172 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/British nationality law
		In general there is no restriction, in United Kingdom law, on a British national being a citizen of another country as well.
		British Nationals (Overseas) are not eligible to participate in the United States Visa Waiver program, and require a visa to visit the United States.
		There had always been a distinction in English law between the subjects of the monarch and aliens: the monarch's subjects owed him allegiance, and included those born in his dominions (natural-born subjects) and those who later gave him their allegiance (naturalised subjects).
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/British_nationality_law (4551 words)

	Clinical Faculty [UC Hastings College of the Law]
		After graduation from law school, Professor Lee served as a Law Clerk for both the Honorable Jerome Turner of the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee and the Honorable Warren J. Ferguson of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
		He also is concerned with problems of social identity, ethnicity, race, and racism, and their interrelations with law and the legal system in the United States and abroad.
		During law school, she was a founding member of the Georgetown Journal of Gender and the Law and served as a Law Clerk for the Office of Independent Counsel Carol Elder Bruce.
	www.uchastings.edu /?pid=130 (1872 words)

	Bermuda and Great Britain
		UK nationals should note that British laws do not apply in Bermuda, Bermudian laws do; Britons and European Economic Community (EEC) citizens do not have any of the same rights to live, be domiciled, be employed and retire here as they do in the United Kingdom or EEC.
		It is not tied to any of their laws, all its laws are its own - including Finance, Health, Social and Pension Services - unlike in any of the United Kingdom countries.
		Many of the laws existing in the United Kingdom do not exist in Bermuda.
	www.bermuda-online.org /colonial.htm (4853 words)

	British nationality law - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Under amendments made by the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, British nationals can be deprived of their citizenship if the Secretary of State is satisfied they are responsible for acts seriously prejudicial to the vital interests of the United Kingdom or an Overseas Territory.
		British citizenship is the most common type of British nationality, and the only one that automatically carries a right of abode in the United Kingdom.
		British nationals (other than British citizens) who have indefinite leave to remain in the UK or right of abode, are eligible for British citizenship by registration after five years' residence in the United Kingdom.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/British_nationality_law#British_National_.28Overseas.29 (4527 words)

	Nationality law - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Nationality law is often discussed or studied along with immigration law (for those immigrant-receiving countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand) and with refugee or asylum law.
		Jus soli is the principle in which a child born in a country's territorial jurisdiction acquires that country's nationality (Ex: United States, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico).
		Nationality law in Europe tends to be based upon Napoleonic Code which established that for purposes of nationality, that of the father was primary.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nationality_law (375 words)

	Immigration Act 1971 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Immigration Act of 1971 was an Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom concerning immigration which came into law in 1971.
		This article is a stub relating to law in the United Kingdom, or any of its constituent countries.
		It introduced the concept of patriality or right of abode.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Immigration_Act_1971 (124 words)

	Oath of citizenship - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by law; that I will perform non-combatant service in the Armed Forces of the United States when required by law.
		I, [name], [swear by Almighty God] [do solemnly and truly declare and affirm] that, on becoming a British citizen, I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, her heirs, and successors, according to law.
		and that I will observe the laws and be a true,
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Oath_of_Citizenship (340 words)

	Reverse Spins
		The agency has cited more than 3,200 Chinese front companies in the United States.
		China sends about 700,000 nationals, including 135,000 students, to the United States annually.
		Some say that the law of karma is deterministic: you are born according to your karma, things happen to you because of your past karmas, so it is not possible for one to change one's present life.
	www.reversespins.com (5957 words)

	British nationality law and Hong Kong - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		British Nationals (Overseas) are not eligible to participate in the Visa Waiver Program of the United States.
		Uncertainty about the future of Hong Kong under PRC rule led to the United Kingdom creating a new category of nationality for which Hong Kong BDTCs could apply.
		The Hong Kong Act 1985 was passed in anticipation of the handover of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/British_nationality_law_and_Hong_Kong (1349 words)

	Robert A. Mautino, San Diego, California Attorneys, Immigration and Nationality Law
		He is one of the few nationally recognized experts on the subject of United States citizenship law.
		Robert Mautino is a founding partner of the firm, and has practiced immigration and nationality law exclusively since 1979.
		He represented Filipino World War II veterans before the United States Supreme Court, and he has been active in federal court litigation against the Immigration and Naturalization Service, especially in mandamus and declaratory relief actions.
	www.mautino.org /rmautino.html (287 words)

	Stuart K. Mann, San Diego, California Attorneys, Immigration and Nationality Law
		Mann's legal practice has increasingly emphasized United States immigration and nationality law, and his practice at Mautino & Mautino is limited to these areas of law.
		Mann practised business law, international law and United States immigration law in Toronto, Canada, where he was a member of the Canadian Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association.
		Mann is a member of the American Immigration Lawyer's Association (San Diego and Canada), the American Bar Association, the San Diego County Bar Association, and the Law Society of Upper Canada.
	www.mautino.org /smann.html (178 words)

	Encyclopedia: British nationality law
		The United Kingdom has arguably the world's most complex nationality laws, because of its former status as an imperial power.
		Ireland, as a result of its withdrawal from the Commonwealth in 1949, and India and Pakistan, because the British Government refused to recognise their nationality laws, which did not provide for citizenship for everyone who was born in their countries (see Indian nationality law).
		British National (Overseas) status was given effect by the Hong Kong (British Nationality) Order 1986.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/British-nationality-law (360 words)

	ipedia.com: British nationality law Article
		However, some British subjects never became citizens of any country, chiefly from Ireland, as a result of its withdrawal from the Commonwealth in 1949, and India and Pakistan, because the British Government refused to recognise their nationality laws, which did not provide for citizenship for everyone who was born in their countries.
		Under the recent Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, British nationals can be deprived of their citizenship if the Secretary of State is satisfied they are responsible for acts seriously prejudicial to the vital interests of the United Kingdom or an Overseas Territory.
		British nationality law has its origins in mediaeval times.
	www.ipedia.com /british_nationality_law.html (2017 words)

	Chapter 1: History
		The modern history of international arbitration is, however, generally recognized as dating from the so-called Jay Treaty of 1794 between the United States of America and Great Britain.
		As the Court was to be the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, it was felt inappropriate for this role to be filled by the Permanent Court of International Justice, which had up till then been linked to the League of Nations, then on the point of dissolution.
		In principle the PCIJ was accessible to all States for the judicial settlement of their international disputes and they were able to declare beforehand that for certain classes of legal disputes they recognized the Court's jurisdiction as compulsory in relation to other States accepting the same obligation.
	www.icj-cij.org /icjwww/igeneralinformation/ibbook/Bbookchapter1.HTM (4071 words)

	Immigration Law
		The New Mexican Nationality Law: Enforcement Guidelines for New Regulations
		The History of Immigration and Immigrants in the United States
		The Tide of Emigration to The United States and British Colonies
	members.aol.com /IpsoFacto3/immigrant.html (174 words)

	The Avalon Project : Chronology of American History 1492 - Present
		1922 - Treaty between the United of States of America, Belgium, the British Empire, China, France, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, and Portugal.
		1846 - Laws for the Government of the Territory of New Mexico; September 22
		1676 - The Charter or Fundamental Laws, of West New Jersey, Agreed Upon
	www.yale.edu /lawweb/avalon/chrono.htm (5440 words)

	Canadian nationality law - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Prior to that date, Canadians were British subjects and Canada's nationality law closely mirrored that of the United Kingdom.
		Canadian nationality law was substantially revised on 15 February 1977.
		Subsequently, on 1 April 1949, Canadian nationality law was extended to Newfoundland upon that country's admission to Confederation.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Canadian_nationality_law (1089 words)

	Nationality law - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Nationality law is often discussed or studied along with immigration law (for those immigrant-receiving countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand) and with refugee or asylum law.
		Nationality law in Europe tends to be based upon Napoleonic Code which established that for purposes of nationality, that of the father was primary.
		Nationality law is the branch of a country's legal system wherein legislation, custom and court precendent combine to define the ways in which that country's nationality and citizenship are transmitted, acquired or lost.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nationality_law (375 words)

	India - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		While states have considerable autonomy and powers of self-government, national laws supercede all state laws.
		Recent overtures by the Indian government have strengthened India's relations with United States, China and Pakistan.
		In the Indian Ocean, it is adjacent to the island nation of Sri Lanka.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/India (3754 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: The Irish (In Countries Other Than Ireland)
		Stephen Byrne, O. D., author of "Irish Emigration to the United States", puts the Celtic element at one-half of the present (1873) population, the Anglo-Saxon at one-fourth.
		In all of them the bond of union was the Irish nationality of the members either by birth or parentage, and the maintenance of such national spirit was one of the objects of the society.
		It was further manifested in the repeated efforts to change the naturalization laws so as to withhold the rights and privileges of citizenship from all immigrants except upon onerous conditions, including a fourteen years' residence in the country.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/08132b.htm (15677 words)

	Immigration & Nationality Directorate -
		CHANGES WITH EFFECT FROM 1 NOVEMBER 2005 - The need to demonstrate knowledge of life in the United Kingdom.
		The short increase of waiting times for ALL Nationality applications is due to a large influx of Naturalisation applications received prior to 1st November 2005.
		The Nationality Group Helpdesk staffed by a dedicated team of telephone agents is available to answer your calls quickly and professionally.
	www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk /ind/en/home/applying/british_nationality.html (874 words)

	GlobaLex - Finding the Law: the Micro-States and Small Jurisdictions of Europe Guide
		The importance of tax law and policy to the European micro-states is apparent from the European Union policy statements; thus, an article by EU Commissioner Frits Bolkestein, published Feb.
		In the United States, the case law on alienage jurisdiction has sometimes yielded curious results with respect to the bringing of cases by or against nationals of non-sovereign political entities in federal court; thus:
		Inhabitants of breakaway provinces, including Transnistria and perhaps Kosovo, may face similar difficulties to the degree that their nationality laws recognize as citizens persons who are excluded as such under the laws of the recognized state.
	www.nyulawglobal.org /globalex/Microstates.htm (2753 words)

	Wonko's World: Nationality Office confirm no English nationality
		I have had a reply from the Nationality Office advising that under British law there is no English nationality, only British.
		with the United Kingdom, are British nationals and as such are eligible for
		In this post I emailed the Nationality Office after reading that they had advised somebody there was no such thing as an English nationality and somebody subsequently claiming that this was a breach of Article 15 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
	www.wonkosworld.co.uk /blog/2005/06/nationality-office-confirm-no-english.html (723 words)

	Valente Law
		She is also a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the national immigration association of over 9,500 attorneys and law professors established to promote justice, advocate for fair and reasonable immigration law and policy, advance the quality of immigration and nationality law and practice, and enhance the professional development of its members.
		Admitted to practice in all courts of the State and in the United States District Court, Central District of California.
		Valente Law is committed to providing high quality legal services tailored to meet client needs and aimed at providing a more direct working relationship, including attorney accessibility and more personal involvement than traditional, full-service high-profile firms typically offer their clients.
	www.valentelaw.net (764 words)

	Gerstein and Gerstein Attorneys, P.A. - Palm Beach, FL - Attorneys - Immigration and Nationality Law
		He has also been admitted to the United States Federal Court for the Southern District of Florida.
		Gerstein and Gerstein Attorneys, P.A. - Palm Beach, FL - Attorneys - Immigration and Nationality Law
		William Gerstein, a partner in the law firm, is a member of the Florida and Georgia state bars.
	www.usaimmigrationlaw.com (320 words)

	Curtis - Italian Law Firms - legal practices in Italy, Italian Lawyers, Italian Attorneys
		The office’'s attorneys have law degrees and work experience in Italy, elsewhere in Europe and in the United States.
		A partner of Curtis Milan is a Professor of European Union Law at the University of Milan and is experienced in a wide range of European Union Law matters, including infrastructure and public projects, state aid and the European Union regulations relating to the energy and telecommunications sectors.
		One member is an Associate Professor of International Law at the University of Como and two senior associates are Teaching Assistants in Civil Law and Civil Procedure, respectively at the University of Como and of Milan.
	www.cm-p.com /offices_milan.htm (1371 words)

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