Child benefit - children not citizens

All,

I realised this is asked quite a bit (sorry to add to it) but I can't seem to find a specific answer for my situation.

I received ILR on 2nd October. I have 3 UK born children. I have submitted an application for them to register as British citizens, but it is still pending. Even though my kids are NOT British citizens yet, can I claim child tax credits now? Or do I need to wait for their citizenship to be granted?

Also, just to confirm, my wife is a Tier 2 dependent visa holder and has no recourse to public funds. Her application for ILR will not be affected if I claim the benefits (as a settled person), correct?

Thank you all.

Your topic subject says Child Benefit, but you are asking in your post about Child Tax Credits?? They are two completely different things.

Note that it is the PARENT the claims Child Benefit, NOT the children, regardless of the children's immigration status.

Note also that Universal Credit is the new benefit that includes Child Tax Credits and you and your spouse would have to meet those specific requirements. As you appear to have been on Tier 2, your salary is likely too high for Universal Credit.

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Tue Oct 22, 2019 10:38 am

Your topic subject says Child Benefit, but you are asking in your post about Child Tax Credits?? They are two completely different things.

Note that it is the PARENT the claims Child Benefit, NOT the children, regardless of the children's immigration status.

Note also that Universal Credit is the new benefit that includes Child Tax Credits and you and your spouse would have to meet those specific requirements. As you appear to have been on Tier 2, your salary is likely too high for Universal Credit.

Hi,

Thank you for your reply. I am referring to the "Child Benefit" and NOT the Child tax credit. Sorry for being so uninformed! Just to clarify from your response, I am eligible to claim this regardless of my children's immigration status. However, will this pose a problem for my wife who is subject to immigration control and has not recourse to public funds?

Thank you again

Just to clarify from your response, I am eligible to claim this regardless of my children's immigration status.

Yes, as it is YOU claiming and not your children.

However, will this pose a problem for my wife who is subject to immigration control and has not recourse to public funds?

No as it is YOU claiming and not your tier 2 dependent.

Thank you =)