I must say that I find John very helpful indeed. John helped me with the same kind of query but now that i've read this i will print a new application form and not tick working tax credit or child tax credits as well as child benefits.

Thanks for all your help John

Thank you very much for your reply.

Here is my situation. I'm currently on a spousal visa which expires in May 2010 so I have to apply for my ILR in April. We arrived in the UK on 29/6/08. I am curently employed. I do temp work through an employment agency. In all the time I've been here I only haven't worked for a total of 2.5 - 3 mo...