Permanent Residence and Benefits

Hello All,

I'm an EU national working in the UK. I'm due to apply for permanent residence next year, however if I apply for benefits(public funds) such as housing, child benefit etc will it, in any way negatively affect my application for permanent residence.

I look forward to your thoughts and comments.

Thank You

mary1028 wrote:Hello All,

I'm an EU national working in the UK. I'm due to apply for permanent residence next year, however if I apply for benefits(public funds) such as housing, child benefit etc will it, in any way negatively affect my application for permanent residence.

I look forward to your thoughts and comments.

Thank You

as I remember on EEA3 form there is`t any questions about benefits.

Thanks for your reply,

However, I am aware that in the case of residence cards, the Home Office will establish whether the applicant has been a burden on public funds, although I have no intention of becoming a burden on the public purse( I'm on maternity leave and my husband has been made redundant), I would like to cover all my bases.

I would be grateful if someone could kindly shed light on whether or not claiming benefits will have any negative impact on my application for permanent residence.

Thanks Again.

Read Chapter 12 of the ECIS.
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... dlaw/ecis/