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Shall I stop claiming HB?? Please Advice

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Shall I stop claiming HB?? Please Advice

Post by vs1982 » Wed Nov 20, 2019 4:26 pm

Hello All,
I got my British Citizenship though this route
HSMP ---> Tier 1 General ---> Settlement ---> Citizenship.

Got married and brought my wife from India on PBS dependant (when I was on Tier 1).
Now she is eligible for ILR 5 year route.
Child is British Citizen already.

Since I became Citizen I have been claiming HB. When I applied for wife's last extension, Confirmed with council that only I am getting HB and not my wife and they said yes and we got the extension.

Now before applying ILR for my wife, I noticed that they are paying me
quoting HB statements
"How much the law says we need to live on
For you (and your partner where applicable) £114.85"

After doing some research on internet, I am not sure if they are using couple allowance of £114.85 and not of single parent which should be less. I have spoken to them and they said that is the right amount.

Though I still get LHA of £160 for a couple and a child for a 2 bedroom property.

My Question is
1. Will Home Office look for that £114.85 figure or the LHA (which is not getting affected because LHA is not increased because of my wife)???
2. Should I cancel the HB before applying ILR and offer to repay any overpayment to them as I am not really dependent on it?? will this be a good idea.?

Ask me for more information if needed.Read many guidances and documents and there are so many conflicting descriptions.
I will really appreciate you advice.

Thank you

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Re: Shall I stop claiming HB?? Please Advice

Post by zimba » Wed Nov 20, 2019 4:44 pm

HB claimed under your name has no relevance to her ILR
Advice is given based on my personal research and experience only. Do NOT contact me via private message for immigration advice

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Re: Shall I stop claiming HB?? Please Advice

Post by vs1982 » Wed Nov 20, 2019 4:52 pm

Thanks Zimba for responding,
In that case,
1. Do we even have to declare/disclose that in her set O form? there is a question asking for "Do you or anyone part of this application is claiming public funds?" and says Please give details for your partner and....

2. Am I even part of that application??

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Re: Shall I stop claiming HB?? Please Advice

Post by zimba » Wed Nov 20, 2019 4:53 pm

You are not part of that application
Advice is given based on my personal research and experience only. Do NOT contact me via private message for immigration advice

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