Child benefit for kids born abroad.

[Shah74]

Hi Team,

Hope you are all well.
i am currently on ILR ( long residence) and 2kids on dependent Visa tier 1 (born abroad). There visa clearly states that they have no recourse to public fund.

What i am Not sure of is if I can apply for child benefit (only) - being the father who has ILR ?
Is child benefit based on parents/father/mother visa status ? yes or no
Also does that effect further extension of visa before permanent settlement for them.
Looking forward to hear from you.

With Kind Regards
Shah

[CR001]

Children don't/can't claim child benefit. It is the parent who is eligible that claims, so if you have ILR and you qualify, you can claim.

[Shah74]

Morning CR001,

Thanks for your reply.
Based on your answer I believe it should not have any impact on future visa applications as well ?

Kind Regards
Shah

[CR001]

That is correct.

Remember to claim child benefit in your name and if you are going claim tax credits, these must be claimed jointly with your partner.

[Shah74]

Thanks CR001,

Not sure if i am eligible for tax credits due to the reason that my salary is around 28-29 k some times more also wife is still under immigration control.
(no recourse to public fund).

I will need to apply for my naturalisation/passport in future - hope that does not affect that ?

Kind Regards
Shah

[CR001]

Claiming joint tax credits, IF you qualify, won't affect your wife's future visa applications.

Claiming benefits that you are entitled to WON'T affect your citizenship application.

[Shah74]

Morning CR001,

Thanks very much. I appreciate your help.
Have a great day.
Regards
Shah

[Shah74]

Afternoon CR001,

Thanks very much. I was about to apply for child benefit and child tax credit but a friend advised to double check coz my kids visa status says (under immigration control) . I believe it doesnt have any impact on their future visa extensions as well.
Apologies you have answered regarding my wife that her applications for visa wont be effected but I forgot to ask about the kids.
Kind regards
Shah

[CR001]

It will not affect their visas as the children are not the ones applying for benefits.

Again, if you qualify, you can apply for what you are entitled to.

[Shah74]

Hi CR001,

Thanks for quick reply.
All clear now . I appreciate your help. have a lovely evening.
With Kind Regards
Shah

[CR001]

And you too and you are welcome.

Any questions, feel free to ask

[Shah74]

Morning CR001 & Team,
Hope you are all well .

As you know that my kids/wife are under immigration control / I have ILR and I requested some information regarding child benefit and child tax credit which you kindly provided. If possible can you direct me to immigration rules/source of information which explains that People with ILR can claim child benefit /child tax credit even though there family is/are subject to immigration control.

Many Thanks

[Tahakhan]

I have a question regarding child benefits too,
I have got ILR a couple of weeks ago, and need to register my children on MN1 form as they were born in the UK.
My query is if I am eligible to apply child benefit before I get them registered, or do I need to wait until they are registered on MN1 form.

regards,

Taha

[vinny]

See also Benefits : affecting ILR? Read before starting new topic and Detailed public funds guidance.