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Does claiming benefits affect future citizenship application?
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2020 8:25 pm
by newrat
I just received my PR (EEA) as spouse of an EEA national. I intend to apply for citizenship as soon as eligible. My question is: Can I now apply for public funds (child benefits) without affecting my future citizenship application? I recall on the PR application it asks if you've taken public funds, which I'm assuming counts negatively against your application. Is it the same for citizenship?
Re: Does claiming benefits affect future citizenship application?
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2020 8:43 pm
by London22
newrat wrote: ↑Fri Apr 03, 2020 8:25 pm
I just received my PR (EEA) as spouse of an EEA national. I intend to apply for citizenship as soon as eligible. My question is: Can I now apply for public funds (child benefits) without affecting my future citizenship application? I recall on the PR application it asks if you've taken public funds, which I'm assuming counts negatively against your application. Is it the same for citizenship?
When you are allowed and you take benefits it doesn't affect citizenship application.When someone is not allowed at some point of stay in UK but they claim benefits then it can affect the application but more likely if a caseworker is nice person will apply discretion if explained properly the reason to apply for benefits.
Re: Does claiming benefits affect future citizenship application?
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2020 9:03 pm
by newrat
London22 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 03, 2020 8:43 pm
When you are allowed and you take benefits it doesn't affect citizenship application
Thanks for your reply
So just to clarify, I am 'allowed' to take benefits right?
Re: Does claiming benefits affect future citizenship application?
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2020 11:44 pm
by alterhase58
You are allowed - and you were allowed even before PR - benefits don't count against you if you were entitled to them.
Re: Does claiming benefits affect future citizenship application?
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 12:36 pm
by newrat
Thanks to both of you for your replies. Very helpful. Hope you're all staying safe.