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Family, Citizenship, Aging
My Son and His Family Have Dual Citizenship
I have dual feelings
Years ago, I thought my son’s interest in living and starting a career abroad was a phase. Boy, was I wrong.
But then, who would have anticipated that the ability to live and work outside the U.S. was not a bug, but a much-desired feature?
After college, my son landed a job in his chosen field, and soon after had the chance to work in the City, London’s Wall Street equivalent.
A bit of a cliché, but he never looked back. He barely came back. A brief stint in New York solidified a long-distance romance, and after the wedding, they headed to London.
Living abroad proved to be their cuppa, as they carved out a rich life in one of the world’s most liveable cities.
Taking the leap
Five or so years ago, as a family with three children, they attained British citizenship.
Although the children were born in the U.K., the absence of birthright citizenship meant they were not automatically citizens of the realm.
Acquiring British citizenship was a long road. The Brits are not interested in the casual naturalized citizenship of convenience. A commitment to the Union…
