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    vmgeraldizo Posts: 10, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 12, 2008, 12:33 AM
    Settlement visa
    Good day!

    I would like to ask if I can be granted by a settlement visa? I'm actually 19 years old and a dependent of my mother who is currently working and living in United Kingdom. She's already a citizen in UK. I'm a little worried because my age is above 18 which is not a minor anymore.
    Is there in any possibilities that the british embassy will approve my application for a settlement visa? I can only think of the bigger chances that they will denied my application.
    I hope you can advice me with this. Thanks a lot
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    Oct 12, 2008, 07:55 AM

    Was she a UK citizen when you were born? If so, it is my understanding that you would automatically be a UK citizen, even if born outside of the UK, since you were born after 1983.
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    Oct 12, 2008, 12:59 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by vmgeraldizo View Post
    good day!

    i would like to ask if i can be granted by a settlement visa? i'm actually 19 years old and a dependant of my mother who is currently working and living in United Kingdom. she's already a citizen in UK. i'm a little worried because my age is above 18 which is not a minor anymore.
    is there in any possibilities that the british embassy will approve my application for a settlement visa? i can only think of the bigger chances that they will denied my application.
    i hope you can advice me with this. thanks a lot
    If you were still a minor, under 18, when she obtained citizenship, you are derivative beneficiary. Since your age is over now, you must wait until visa number becomes current. This is a tricky part. Go to immigration lawyer, ask for one hour consultation, it does not cost much. The lawyer will give you details on what to do.
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    vmgeraldizo Posts: 10, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 12, 2008, 06:25 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by DoulaLC View Post
    Was she a UK citizen when you were born? If so, it is my understanding that you would automatically be a UK citizen, even if born outside of the UK, since you were born after 1983.
    No, my mom is not a UK citizen when I was born. She's actually a Filipino Citizen. I'm a Filipino citizen.
    Thanks a lot
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    Oct 12, 2008, 06:27 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by lawanwadee View Post
    If you were still a minor, under 18, when she obtained citizenship, you are derivative beneficiary. Since your age is over now, you must wait until visa number becomes current. This is a tricky part. Go to immigration lawyer, ask for one hour consultation, it does not cost much. The lawyer will give you details on what to do.
    I know. It's really a problem but I will take your advice. Thanks a lot
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