benefits and visa extention

Hi to all board members
I am indefinite holder and my British nationality is due after 6 months
I have two question
First if i start taking housing benefits that can effect my future British nationality or not according to me that,s fine there is no harm
Secondly if i start taking housing benefits on my name only so that can make difficulties for my wife visa next extension or not.....sorry i forgot to mention that my wife has 2.5 year visa and her extension is due in 2020..
Thanks in advance

cheeta777 wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 24, 2018 4:52 pm

Hi to all board members
I am indefinite holder and my British nationality is due after 6 months
I have two question
First if i start taking housing benefits that can effect my future British nationality or not according to me that,s fine there is no harm
Secondly if i start taking housing benefits on my name only so that can make difficulties for my wife visa next extension or not.....sorry i forgot to mention that my wife has 2.5 year visa and her extension is due in 2020..
Thanks in advance

Hello,

My understanding is as you have ILR (indefinite-leave-to-remain) you are not under immigration control anymore (mostly) and you may claim public funds as you would be entitled to do so.

My understanding is, no it shouldn't affect your application for British citizenship.

To your third question, I don't believe it will affect her application for an extension as long as the benefits claimed are in YOUR name only, as she will have the ''No Recourse to Public Funds' imposed on her BRP card and the conditions set out before her.

I should also state that whatever other condition she has to fulfill for her extension will be required before they grant her it.