Potential Discrepancy on K1 vs RoC paperwork

[AndiB 679]

Hi,

I have not listed my ZA nationality since I gained my UK as I found out dual was not allowed (without requesting retention) so during K1 and AOS I did not list it but is my birth country. I was asked at embassy about it, said I lost it when I gained UK.
Since then the law that lead to this was ruled unconstitutional and you now retain or can regain citizenship. While looking into this I discovered I'm 99% sure I never officially lost my ZA citizenship. Of course, if I had tried to obtain a ZA passport, etc., at the time they likely would have revoked it when they found out I had dual. Essentially, I was likely in a grey area at the time but now I almost certainly have ZA citizenship. However, I'm concerned if I add ZA to my ROC it will raise questions about not having it at K1 (and not providing a pcc). I know it's not a large chance but don't want to risk anything either.

Essentially, I am unsure what to put as I am unsure of my nationality status. My ID number for ZA still lists me as a citizen but that's all I have to go on.

[Crazy Cat 46,602]

Question, please-  How long did you live in your country of birth?

[AndiB 679]

2 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Question, please-  How long did you live in your country of birth?

Until age 10 which I shared at embassy when they debated if pcc was needed. If I had said I was still a citizen, one would have been.

[Crazy Cat 46,602]

22 minutes ago, AndiB said:

Until age 10 which I shared at embassy when they debated if pcc was needed. If I had said I was still a citizen, one would have been.

If you think you still have citizenship, you have no choice but to indicate that, along with the "country of Birth" field on the I-751.  I really don't think it will create any problems.  You discussed this with the consulate.

Edited 21 hours ago by Crazy Cat

[AndiB 679]

2 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

If you think you still have citizenship, you have no choice but to indicate that, along with the "country of Birth" field on the I-751.  I really don't think it will create any problems.  You discussed this with the consulate.

Appreciate it, I found they have a tool tonow check citizenship status (where was that in 2022 🥲) and definitely still have so will list. Just worry telling consulate I lost it when I got dual when apparently I didnt will cause issues if I get a fussy officer. Obv I would have had it revoked if I asked for passport etc from ZA and they realised I had british but obv never did

[Boiler 48,990]

I assume you have found what you can online so time to check with a lawyer see what the position actually is.