Discretionary Leave affected by claiming Housing Benefit?

[sarah2007]

Hi,

My husband was an overstayed a student visa but was granted 3 years discretionary leave based on his marriage to me. It is stated in his docutmentation that he is allowed to use public funds.

He is working but we also claim housing benefit (in my name but he is of course mentioned on the forms). When we come to extend his discretionary leave, will the housing benefit affect his application?

Thanks in advance...

[John]

Just spotted this.

You are allowed to claim HB, but you are not allowed to claim more HB because your husband is living there with you. However, especially as he is working, you are probably getting less HB, not more, because of his earnings.

Are there any children in the household?

[tasha75]

You are allowed to claim HB, but you are not allowed to claim more HB because your husband is living there with you.

Why? Husband has DLR and is allowed to claim benefits. None of them have "no public funds" restriction.

[John]

tasha75, you are right, unless there is a "No Recourse to Public Funds" restriction on his visa, there is absolutely no problem here.