why does England or the UK still give ancestral visas to Canadians and Aussies and new zealanders?
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First off England did not found these countries. In fact there were aboriginal people living there and England invaded these countries. In the case of Canada, the French were the first there before England.\n\nAs for the visa question, canadians can only get passports if someone's grandparent was british. For example, i dont have a passport because all my grandparents were born in canada. However, my boyfriend does have a parent because both his parents are british. \n\nIt is also easy for UK residents to get visas and entries to these countries so it is both ways.
739306
I believe there is an intrinsic connection between the UK, through people like Winston Churchill and others throughout history that gives  America, Canada, New Zealand, Australia , Scotland, Ireland, Wales and England an evolution towards justice and a sense of fair play.  It is NOT an achieved goal but a process that we can judge ourselves objectively and try to get better long into the future.
704735
Yes. I am doing so. You are treated as an EEA national. You may, but are not required to, obtain a Home Office permit. The only practical significance of that is that children subsequently born in the UK may be British citizens.
382637
Because this is the US and we are expected to furnish the rest of the world with what ever they need. I am an immigrant who came here legally. And that's the way it should be.  I have seen what's happened England with open borders. The country is now a financial mess.
956702
Short answer... yes.\n\nLong answer... The government really needs to look at having the "right type" of immigrants permitted entry. Back home in Australia, the government has a restriction on immigration. You have to prove that you have the funds and/or job to support yourself and won't be sponging off the government and taxpayers. Over here, it just seems that they'll let anybody in and then give them a house and benefits too. And just from what I've seen, a British person has to first prove they don't need any help before they get some. I'm not surprised British people are leaving the country in large numbers.... they seem to be becoming a minority in their own country.
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When our ancestors lived under the rule of royality ,they had no rights .\nThey were to praise the king and queen ,not question their authority or refuse to pay unfair taxes.\nWhen they left England they came with the idea on how not to live .\nThey set up a government accordingly.
209758
Canada shares many aspects of the US's culture, and thanks to NAFTA and physical distances it's much cheaper to emigrate. You still have to prove that you're not going to be a drain on the state and you'll still have to apply for emigration, but it's easier there.
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You are absolutely right. What makes me mad is that the American Counsalates all over the world encourage people to apply for visas and charge 100usd just to apply. Then they turn around and tell the person they don't qualify for one after they wasted 100usd.
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Its due to a lunatic politically correct government who operate a free for all policy. Other countries in Europe have a benefit system which is contribution based meaning you only get benefits if you pay into the system...the UK system will give you anything you want unless you are a tax paying law abiding English man then you have to fend for yourself. There are queues of immigrants waiting to come to the UK from France. the UK government are so frightened of being accused of being called racist that the easiest way to get whatever you want is to belong to a minority group.....The government also allows you do do whatever you want to do in the UK as long as you pretend that you don't speak English. Normal rules that apply to your average English citizen don't apply to immigrants be they black white yellow or blue.
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Canada Immigration now favours people from those countries instead of Europeans....\nI am not judging. This is a fact.\nLots of Eastern European too..\nI don't know why. Cheap labour for some ? Lots of people from China, Korea etc are already extremely educated already but their diplomas are not recognised.\nWhy ? more children ??\nEuropeans do not have as many children..\nIt is puzzling.\nAnd folks : no offense to anybody whatsoever ! I saw how many so educated people from other countries end up flip-flopping burgers !
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It is no longer easier for a British citizen to emmigrate to Canada as in the past.  Also, why would you want to?  See this site: http://www.notcanada.com/ and then ask if you really want to come to Canada.  I'm a Canadian who recently returned to Canada after a long absence in another country and after having been here 1 year, I want to go back.  Canada is no longer a nice place to live.
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Unfortunately I have to agree with the others on this one.\n\nIf you give up your citizenship of a country then you lose all rights afforded to other citizens of said country. \n\nTherefor you have no rights even if you and your ancestors are from there.
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Good question.  I am English and I live in Australia, and have done since emigrating three years ago.  They are on about a similar system here in Australia, min requirements is to know what it means to live here, the values, cultures etc.  I think this is good, I have embraced the culture here and become a citizen, two years min and a joining fee.  In the UK, it would be too little too late I fear, the damage to UK has already been done, partly my reason for leaving.  I am not against different cultures, I am against those people that refuse to contribute to society and bludge off the government.   A lot of immigrants do work, so you must respect that fact.\nAs a minimum, I think you should be able to speak English. \n\nPS The Ozzies are sweating over the Ashes!!! COME ON ENGLAND!
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Maybe in some respects , but i personally dis-agree !\nThe British are out-casts in the European Union, No Euro , still British passports .....\n\nHigh time they came out of Uncle Sam's shadows AND grew up on their own !\nElse ... god save the queen . . . .
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Hi there,\n\nIf you are a skilled you may be eligible for a skilled migrant visa. This category of visa is points tested with points being awarded for age, qualifications, work experience, job offer, etc... If you send me some information on yourself I will be happy to assess your eligibility - Jessica.Stooke@Visalogic.net\n\nNew Zealand is generally a tolerant country, there is a lot of respect between the native maori people and the european decendants as well as other immigrants in general. If you are considering your move serious you should read the Treaty of Waitangi.
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Thats not true actually.  Its definately hard to get a visa to a lot of Muslim countries.  My dad was denied visa to go to Pakistan.  But its easier for us in some instances I think because we are less likely to immigrate to another country.
736499
In their eyes, they are protecting their loveones from.... us.\n\nIf you look at it from their perspective, you can't blame them.   It's no different than the Brit's occupation of America or Northern Ireland.    \n\nNo one has a right to enter another country and impose it's will.