Please could you advice us:

I am:

- on housing benefits (in my name only).

My wife is on Entry Clearance Visa

My question is:

Can my wife work part or full time and does that AFFECT MY HOUSING BENEFIT?

Thank you for your prompt answer.

Dear John, thank you for you prompt answer to my question. It is a really helpfull place to get an answer for our immigration worries. All the best!

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