BOVF branch
USA
The USA is an agreement country, so pensions are uprated here — one of the few places where that is true. Fee status, banking and the mechanics of voting are the live concerns instead.
Your coordinator
This branch needs a coordinator
Contact the branch via bovf@bovf.org.uk.
What matters most here
Every branch works on all eight key issues. These are the ones raised most often in USA.
Higher Education and University Fees
British children raised abroad are routinely classified as international students at UK universities, paying several times the home rate despite holding UK citizenship.
UK Bank Accounts
UK banks increasingly close or refuse accounts held by citizens with an overseas address, cutting people off from pensions, mortgages and their own financial history.
Fully Functional Voting
Only 52% of overseas postal ballots were returned in time to be counted in 2024. Having the right to vote is not the same as being able to use it.
Guides for USA
Country-specific guides for USA are planned. This slot is where they will appear — see the Thailand and Italy guides for the format.
Join BOVF USA
Register as a free BOVF supporter. No payment, no commitment — and it strengthens the case every time we speak to an MP.