Tax credit application related help- urgent.

[abed9631]

I've got ILR last month and now applying for Child TC. Question 1.8 of the form asks if i was 'subject to immigration control in last 3 months'. Technically I should say 'yes' but suspect that it would have unwanted implication on my claim. So how can I clarify to the tax office that now i'm not under immigration control and has legitimate right for such benifit. A letter confirming my detail+copy of the passport? Or will they ask for orginal copy? Anyone with experience of similar kind? Please help.

[Greenie]

You need to answer yes. They ask this question because tax credits can be backdated but only for three months however if you were subject to immigration control and therefore not entitled to tax credits during those three months they can't be backdated. Doesn't it ask on the form about your current immigration status?

[abed9631]

Doesn't it ask on the form about your current immigration status?

I couldn't find any question like this on the form. Anyway, I'll tick 'yes' to 1.8 and enclose a letter+copy of passport to clarify the circumstances. Thanks for your reply.

[shahjee11]

You are not required to submit any documents/ passport copies with the claim form. If they require anything, they will ask you. In your case, they will ask for the original passport to see the ILR anyways.