Dual nationality

[SaxyJag]

My two cousins, 47 and 45 respectively, were born and have lived in America all their lives. Their mother is English and their late father American of, I believe, French Canadian descent (he was a GI). Whilst they hold (or have held) US passports, neither of them have ever held a British passport.

Would they be eligible for dual nationality? If not, how easy would it be for them or their children to obtain work or study visas, assuming if they came here they would live with me and I would take parental responsibility for the kids whilst here?

[dzug]

If they were born between 8 Feb 1961 and 31 December 1982 then yes they may be eligible to register as a British citizen by descent throught their mother - sounds as though the younger one might just qualify.

Can't answer the second part of your question.

[maxximus]

i have dual citizenship as i am canadian born of two british subjects but i was entitled soley because of my father, apparently mothers have no bearing. if you are born 1965 or after you are not entitled, as in the case of my youngest brother .although i did have to provide a copy of my parents marriage certificate . my sister married a u.s. citizen and she is also a duel citizen. they were recently thinking about moving to the u.s. but apparently she would have to give up her citizenships and become a u.s. citizen. her children also would have to give up their canadian citizenship as they do not allow duel citizenship. she was having no part of that, they still live in canada. don't know if i've helped you, but this my experience, being a canadian/brit with an E.U. passport.