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Tension_2016
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Benefits on discretionary leave

Post by Tension_2016 » Wed Jul 19, 2017 7:08 pm

Dear members
Can family apply for tax credits and child benefits on discretionary leave
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Re: Benefits on discretionary leave

Post by CR001 » Wed Jul 19, 2017 7:49 pm

Does your visa say 'no recourse to public funds'?
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Re: Benefits on discretionary leave

Post by Tension_2016 » Wed Jul 19, 2017 8:11 pm

CR001 wrote:Does your visa say 'no recourse to public funds'?
Thanks CR001 I am just asking on behalf of my friend on his circumstances he been told by lawyer he will grant DSL because his kids born here and living here more than seven years
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Re: Benefits on discretionary leave

Post by CR001 » Wed Jul 19, 2017 10:24 pm

If the visa says no recourse to public funds, which is probably does, then unlikely they can claim benefits. They would have to write to HO to ask for the restriction to be removed but no guarantee that it will.
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Re: Benefits on discretionary leave

Post by Kashif_Hussain » Sat Aug 12, 2017 12:27 am

Hi,
Apply using following application form:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... ces-change

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