[ct2k7]

I think I have dual citizenship, but I need someone to verify this for me.

• I currently reside in England;
• My parents were born in Mauritius;
• Parents migrated to the UK under the Commonwealth agreements and laws in place;
• I was born in the United Kingdom and thus, hold British citizenship;
• I also am aware that I am a citizen of Mauritius by birthright from my parents;
• My British passport lists my citizenship as British;
• My Mauritian passport lists my nationality as Citizen of Mauritius.

Now, I am currently in America on a student visa. My I-20 form lists both my Mauritian passport and British passport as identifiers.

I was subject to random immigration checks recently, however, the officer was unable to note what my citizenship was. Whilst I maintained that I held dual citizenship and nationality, he was skeptical about this but left the box blank. He noted that I may be visited by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) at a later date to clarify the issue, or I may have to report to my local police authority to clear it is.

So if someone asks me what my citizenship is, what do I answer it with?

[rmhumphries]

Pretty sure if you have a passport from both countries, you are a citizen of both; although I will allow someone with more knowledge than me to confirm.

[cool pilot dude]

(Original post by ct2k7)
I think I have dual citizenship, but I need someone to verify this for me.

• I currently reside in England;
• My parents were born in Mauritius;
• Parents migrated to the UK under the Commonwealth agreements and laws in place;
• I was born in the United Kingdom and thus, hold British citizenship;
• I also am aware that I am a citizen of Mauritius by birthright from my parents;
• My British passport lists my citizenship as British;
• My Mauritian passport lists my nationality as Citizen of Mauritius.

Now, I am currently in America on a student visa. My I-20 form lists both my Mauritian passport and British passport as identifiers.

I was subject to random immigration checks recently, however, the officer was unable to note what my citizenship was. Whilst I maintained that I held dual citizenship and nationality, he was skeptical about this but left the box blank. He noted that I may be visited by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) at a later date to clarify the issue, or I may have to report to my local police authority to clear it is.

So if someone asks me what my citizenship is, what do I answer it with?

Which US airport was this?

Im kinda like you. But I have triple citizenship! Canadian from my Quebecois-Canadian father and plus I lived there for a while, US as it is my second home and I have lived there for a while and still got back 2-3 times a year and British as me an dmy mother are from here.

I don't know about muaritius, But Canada, the US and the UK recognize multiple citizenship. So you can have 2,3 or more passports!

When filling out documents, you should write the nationality of your choice. I think for filling out US forms, you should use British.

I have been questioned about my nationality 2 times by immigration in teh US. Once the guy was like: wow! you have 3 passports! and one day another immigration officer said: wow! your really international

[ct2k7]

(Original post by cool pilot dude)
Which US airport was this?

Im kinda like you. But I have triple citizenship! Canadian from my Quebecois-Canadian father and plus I lived there for a while, US as it is my second home and I have lived there for a while and still got back 2-3 times a year and British as me an dmy mother are from here.

I don't know about muaritius, But Canada, the US and the UK recognize multiple citizenship. So you can have 2,3 or more passports!

When filling out documents, you should write the nationality of your choice. I think for filling out US forms, you should use British.

I have been questioned about my nationality 2 times by immigration in teh US. Once the guy was like: wow! you have 3 passports! and one day another immigration officer said: wow! your really international

It was Orlando, FL, on an internal flight from DC.

Bloody hell, 3 would be awesome :P I think Mauritius recognizes multiple citizenships, but for the purpose of immigration etc here, I wasn't able to properly state what mine was. I did initially say British, but then the guy said what about my other passport. The conversation was rather circular.

[NaimhO]

(Original post by ct2k7)
It was Orlando, FL, on an internal flight from DC.

Bloody hell, 3 would be awesome :P I think Mauritius recognizes multiple citizenships, but for the purpose of immigration etc here, I wasn't able to properly state what mine was. I did initially say British, but then the guy said what about my other passport. The conversation was rather circular.

Oh that is customs officers for you, they are a pain! They must train them to be that way. Not all of them but I would say the majority put up quite a front. They try to intimidate you on purpose.

Next time just be confident about it. Stick with British and explain that you hold dual citizenship if it comes up again.

[cool pilot dude]

(Original post by ct2k7)
It was Orlando, FL, on an internal flight from DC.

Bloody hell, 3 would be awesome :P I think Mauritius recognizes multiple citizenships, but for the purpose of immigration etc here, I wasn't able to properly state what mine was. I did initially say British, but then the guy said what about my other passport. The conversation was rather circular.

You had to go through immigration after a domestic US flight? That seriously cant be right. Unless you mean you went through immigration in IAD after coming from an international flight as it is the first port of entry you have to go through customs and immigration.

Anyways, immigration officers are usually stupid no matter which country you go.... and yeah, they usually ask you about the other passport though they have no need.... Don't be afraid of them. They are just stupid people who have a lot of time on their hands.

[cool pilot dude]

(Original post by NaimhO)
Oh that is customs officers for you, they are a pain! They must train them to be that way. Not all of them but I would say the majority put up quite a front. They try to intimidate you on purpose.

Next time just be confident about it. Stick with British and explain that you hold dual citizenship if it comes up again.

Exactly!

[Education_1]

(Original post by ct2k7)
I think I have dual citizenship, but I need someone to verify this for me.

• I currently reside in England;
• My parents were born in Mauritius;
• Parents migrated to the UK under the Commonwealth agreements and laws in place;
• I was born in the United Kingdom and thus, hold British citizenship;
• I also am aware that I am a citizen of Mauritius by birthright from my parents;
• My British passport lists my citizenship as British;
• My Mauritian passport lists my nationality as Citizen of Mauritius.

Now, I am currently in America on a student visa. My I-20 form lists both my Mauritian passport and British passport as identifiers.

I was subject to random immigration checks recently, however, the officer was unable to note what my citizenship was. Whilst I maintained that I held dual citizenship and nationality, he was skeptical about this but left the box blank. He noted that I may be visited by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) at a later date to clarify the issue, or I may have to report to my local police authority to clear it is.

So if someone asks me what my citizenship is, what do I answer it with?

My friend, you have dual nationality. I know this because i am both british and mauritian like you so dual for sure 100% sure (Si to p comprend ki mo p dire)