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[Uncle33 0]

Would anyone please help me with the above question about BNO nationality / passport? Your help would be much appreciated.

 

Maybe the BNO issue is too specific. But in general, is dual nationality a problem for DV application? Would my declaration that I have 2 nationalities / passports harm my chance of getting my application approved?

[SusieQQQ 11,584]

Dual nationality isn’t an issue at all. No idea about the complications of HK you mention but any immigrant from HK to the US would have faced these issues so suggest you try find a regional forum to ask compatriots who have done this already.

[Sofitalian 132]

9 hours ago, Uncle33 said:

Would anyone please help me with the above question about BNO nationality / passport? Your help would be much appreciated.

 

Maybe the BNO issue is too specific. But in general, is dual nationality a problem for DV application? Would my declaration that I have 2 nationalities / passports harm my chance of getting my application approved?

Dual nationality shouldn't be a problem. I used my HKSAR passport but changed to my Canadian passport for issuing the visa.

I don't remember if I have ever had a BNO passport. I've been using my Canadian passport to travel to US every time. Honestly I'm unsure if BNO passport holders are considered holding British nationality.

[Sofitalian 132]

@Uncle33 At interview stage, you do need to bring all your passports (expired and current), including your BNO since you had US. B1/B2 visa on it when you travelled to US.

[Uncle33 0]

18 hours ago, mave said:

Dual nationality shouldn't be a problem. I used my HKSAR passport but changed to my Canadian passport for issuing the visa.

I don't remember if I have ever had a BNO passport. I've been using my Canadian passport to travel to US every time. Honestly I'm unsure if BNO passport holders are considered holding British nationality.

Thank you so much for your reply. And it was nice to know there are other HKers on this forum.

 

I am leaning towards replying YES to that question on the DS260, as you pointed out in the other comment that I did use my BNO passport in my previous B1/B2 visa  applications, together with the fact that HK BNO is an option in that dropdown list so the US State Department and the US consulate in HK should be aware of the intricacy of the BNO issues.

 

Thank you again for sharing your opinion @mave. Good luck in your new life in the US.

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1 hour ago, Uncle33 said:

Thank you so much for your reply. And it was nice to know there are other HKers on this forum.

 

I am leaning towards replying YES to that question on the DS260, as you pointed out in the other comment that I did use my BNO passport in my previous B1/B2 visa  applications, together with the fact that HK BNO is an option in that dropdown list so the US State Department and the US consulate in HK should be aware of the intricacy of the BNO issues.

 

Thank you again for sharing your opinion @mave. Good luck in your new life in the US.

You're welcome. Feel free to ping me if you have other questions. Good luck!