Thank you, Amber! For the record, I should add that although I was in receipt of HB and CTB for quite some time during the spouse visa probationary period, I was not in receipt of these benefits at the time of applying for the ILR after my income rose enough to mean we no longer needed then or were ...
Dear Amber, I posted this comment in another thread under username Siren (after I had previously lost my old login details so wanted to make sure you get the picture as well here but if it is thought I am needlessly repeating myself then feel free to delete this comment). I write to update you on th...
Hi, I have a similar question. My wife is set to apply for her ILR in Apr 2014 and has an IELTS Certificate (General Training) passed in Dec 2012 in the Philippines with overall Band score 6. Is this certificate enough to satisfy the ILR English language requirement or does she need to take somethin...
Thank you very much for your reply, Amber. Probably won't do any good but I shall present the Yarce case to the local authority as you describe. You don't also happen to know the answer to this do you? I've asked a number of times you may have noticed but still without reply. Again, thank you - your...
Amber, I don't know if you are not seeing my post or don't feel able to answer but i you were at all possibly able to answer this it would be much appreciated. Does the Yarce case that you refer to (adequate maintenance: benefits) [2012] UKUT 425 (IAC) mean that I am legally entitled to have my coun...
Amber, If you were at all possibly able to answer this it would be much appreciated. Does the Yarce case that you refer to (adequate maintenance: benefits) [2012] UKUT 425 (IAC) mean that I am legally entitled to have my council permit a joint application for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit ...
John fella - are you able to answer this - Thank you - very much appreciated. In the situation where the council insist on HB / CTB claims being registered as a couple, do immigration officials base their assessment of whether or not the sponsored spouse has caused an increase in public funds as an ...
Hi Amber / John / anyone, Please help. Two quick questions. 1. Does the Yarce case that you refer to (adequate maintenance: benefits) [2012] UKUT 425 (IAC) mean that I am legally entitled to have my council permit a joint application for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit where my wife is subje...
