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 ...

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 ...

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 ...