zakir1988 -

May i ask you what the outcome was? did the council give you a single rate in the end? & did it effect your wifes visa?

Be wary of claiming Housing Benefit. This can only be awarded at the single person + child rate although joint earnings will be used for the benefit calculation. You should most certainly be claiming Child Benefit. The payment should go into your own account. The council already know of her status ...

Just as an aside, are you aware that you can claim WTC & CTC as long as these are claimed in JOINT NAMES and Child Benefit in YOUR NAME ONLY, without affecting your wife's future visa applications? :idea: Yes i was aware of WTC & CTC in joint names, but never know of Child Benefit. I'ts all...

You may find this article by Freemovement interesting (if not concerning), which shows the extent of the problem with the HO 'help line'. https://www.freemovement.org.uk/immigration-applicants-rely-telephone-calls-home-office-legitimate-expectation/ :o Just read the article. Yes you're right. It's ...

The ' Home Office ' couldn't give you a straight answer as the 'help line' is outsourced to agency staff who are notorious for giving vague or incorrect advice. :!: Your Local Council have advised you correctly. Thanks for the fast reply, case worker in the MP office said she spoke to someone in th...

Hello I am British citizen, i live in greater London. I'm married to a filipino, which i fully sponsor her, she is here on a 2.5 year visa. Im employed and earn 22k a year. She is now 4 months pregnant and we are in need of a bigger home. London prices are very high. Iv been told from my local counc...