Questions and discussions about claiming benefits while living and working in the UK
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its_capricorn
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by its_capricorn » Mon Jun 24, 2013 10:49 am
Hi ,
I am a British citizen.My wife got spouse visa in Jan 2011 but she came to the UK in Feb 2012..We had to apply for extension in Apr 2013 and we got 2 yeras extension..I am planning to apply for her ILR in Feb 2014.
My question is Can I apply for the following benefits ?
Child Benefit ( We have 1 month old daughter)
Child Tax Credit
Working Tax Credit
Thanks
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by Casa » Mon Jun 24, 2013 10:53 am
You should claim Child Benefit in your name only. CT + WTC in joint names.
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by its_capricorn » Mon Jun 24, 2013 12:30 pm
Thx...wouldn't that effect my wifes ILR application ? because they ask you in do you or your partner receive any benefit.
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by Amber » Mon Jun 24, 2013 1:50 pm
its_capricorn wrote:Thx...wouldn't that effect my wifes ILR application ? because they ask you in do you or your partner receive any benefit.
No if the child benefit is in your name and the tax credits in joint names then it will not affect the future application as you are not subject to immigration control.
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by Babajee85 » Mon Jul 01, 2013 5:32 pm
D4109125 wrote:its_capricorn wrote:Thx...wouldn't that effect my wifes ILR application ? because they ask you in do you or your partner receive any benefit.
No if the child benefit is in your name and the tax credits in joint names then it will not affect the future application as you are not subject to immigration control.
Is there any minimum earning threshold for getting the WTC,CTC etc..If someone is earning 40K...can he still claim all the above benefits ?
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by Amber » Mon Jul 01, 2013 5:34 pm
Babajee85 wrote:D4109125 wrote:its_capricorn wrote:Thx...wouldn't that effect my wifes ILR application ? because they ask you in do you or your partner receive any benefit.
No if the child benefit is in your name and the tax credits in joint names then it will not affect the future application as you are not subject to immigration control.
Is there any minimum earning threshold for getting the WTC,CTC etc..If someone is earning 40K...can he still claim all the above benefits ?
The more you earn, the less you get for tax credits. For chb benefit there is a reduction and cut off starting at £50k. You. Should use entitled to (google it) for a calculation.
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