Naturalization and claiming benefits and points on driving l

[robakles]

Hi all, I need some advice, i can apply for naturaliz. in december 2013 , first 5 years i didnt claim any benefits , in december 2012 my son was born, my wife stopped working , and i started getting housing benefit in january, about 65 pounds a week, wife gets child benefit, and we got 200 pounds annual discount on council tax, i earn about 1800-1900 pounds a month in hand , will it disqualify me??? also i have 6 points on my licence , 3 points twice for minor speeding (fixed penalty) which occured 14 months ago. what are my chances?? pls help, i cant find the answer anywhere , i have permanent residency card as well ( ILR - that blue book) and I'm eea national (polish)

[Amber]

Hi all, I need some advice, i can apply for naturaliz. in december 2013 , first 5 years i didnt claim any benefits , in december 2012 my son was born, my wife stopped working , and i started getting housing benefit in january, about 65 pounds a week, wife gets child benefit, and we got 200 pounds annual discount on council tax, i earn about 1800-1900 pounds a month in hand , will it disqualify me??? also i have 6 points on my licence , 3 points twice for minor speeding (fixed penalty) which occured 14 months ago. what are my chances?? pls help, i cant find the answer anywhere , i have permanent residency card as well ( ILR - that blue book) and I'm eea national (polish)

You should have no issues providing you meet the standard requirements. The FPN would pose no issue unless contested at Court or if you receive more than one in the last 12 months. The benefits and unemployment are immaterial. I assume your wife is not a British Citizen?

[Plum70]

What do you mean by "I earn about 1800-1900 pounds a month in hand"? Are you registered self employed and do you declare your monthly wages to HMRC? If you do not then this may well be an issue when you come to naturalise.

I do not think that legitimately claiming benefits is of any relevance.

I cannot comment on your driving offence as I have no clue.

[Amber]

What do you mean by "I earn about 1800-1900 pounds a month in hand"? Are you registered self employed and do you declare your monthly wages to HMRC? If you do not then this may well be an issue when you come to naturalise.

I do not think that legitimately claiming benefits is of any relevance.

I cannot comment on your driving offence as I have no clue.

I took it to mean he earns £1800-1900 Net per month. Although, the housing benefit may be a bit high given the income.

[robakles]

sorry, i'll explain, i earn 1700 net, plus 200 petrol money , which is employers expense and that doesnt count towards my benefits , my wife's also polish but came 3 years ago so no resident, but my son is british , he was born when i had permanent residency status

[Amber]

sorry, i'll explain, i earn 1700 net, plus 200 petrol money , which is employers expense and that doesnt count towards my benefits , my wife's also polish but came 3 years ago so no resident, but my son is british , he was born when i had permanent residency status

Then as I posted previously.