Job security after ILR

[decentguy_uk]

If a person gets an ILR, is he

1. Eligible for job seekers allowance ?

2. Can still stay in the country even if he/she does not have any job (even though if they are eligible or not eligible for JSA)

3. Eligible for Child benefit/ working family tax credit.

I think above should be simple questions for people on this forum.

Help much appreciated

[wunder]

As far as I know:
1. Yes.
2. Yes.
3. Yes.

[rg1]

As far as I know the only differences between ILR holder and British/EU citizen are

1. ILR holders need visa to travel outside UK
2. ILR holders do not have absolute right of adobe on UK - however under normal circumstances [unless you committed serious crime] you can assume you can stay in UK indefinitely.

Can't imagine if there are other differences.

Yes, ILR holders can claim job seeker allowance etc.

[John]

I don't disagree with the above but as regards " ILR holders need visa to travel outside UK ", that would of course depend upon where they are visiting, and their nationality. The ILR merely confirms their ability to get back into the UK.

Also, JSA! There are two types .... contribution-based JSA and income-based JSA ... and only income-based JSA is within the definition of Public Funds. Contribution-based JSA is not included in that definition, and therefore can be claimed by anyone ... as long as they have paid enough NI Contributions!

Finally as regards "Eligible for Child benefit/ working family tax credit. ", there might be an entitlement to claim prior to ILR, but that would depend upon a number of factors, such as nationality, and nationality of spouse/partner.

[decentguy_uk]

Wow...Pretty informative

Thanks