BENEFIT INQUIRY

abul · Post by **abul** » Thu Nov 28, 2013 7:02 pm

Hi,
I have some query related benefit.
I m ILR holder. My wife is my dependant. she will apply for ILR after 2 year
which is end of 2015. I have 2 kids.first one 3 years old and second one just new born baby. both are uk born.
I don't have any idea about how to apply for benefit?
which benefit I can claim?
can I apply for child benefit and child tax credit?
how much they will give per week for child benefit and how much per week for child tax credit?
can I apply for housing benefit? is that will be problem for my wife ILR application?
I m doing full time job which salary is per annun like 17000.
my wife does part time job.
but she is in maternity at the moment.after finish maternity she will leave the job because she have to look after children.

m I entitled to apply for housing benefit at the moment? if how?
I m living shared house with my friends at the moment?

Can I apply for working tax credit?
2013 tax year my total pay from employment was 15000.
and my wife pament was 5000.
m I eligible?

and what are the other benefit I can claim?

plz help me out
all friends are welcome to give their valuable advice.
Thanks
waiting for your reply

Post by **Amber** » Thu Nov 28, 2013 7:44 pm

Firstly, what is your spouse's current leave, when did she apply for it and when did she enter the UK?

abul · Post by **abul** » Fri Nov 29, 2013 6:41 pm

Hi,
Thanks for reply.
Her Current Leave as ILR Dependant.which will expire end od 2016.
She applied for it last september2013 and got it in November.
She first enter in uk end of 2005 as a student dependant.
Thanks

Post by **Amber** » Fri Nov 29, 2013 7:03 pm

Was she a student dep until she switched to FLR(M) in September? I gather you settled as a long resident?

abul · Post by **abul** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 2:34 am

Hi,
No she change her status as independent category which is tier 1
from 2012 to september 2013.
2005 to 2011 she was student dependant.
yes u r right I got it long residence category.
Thanks

Post by **Amber** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 5:58 am

Ok, what Country is your spouse native?

abul · Post by **abul** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 5:29 pm

HI,
we both r from india.

Post by **Amber** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 6:26 pm

Claim Child Benefit in your name, Tax credits in joint names. If you claim HB or CTB, it's a joint claim but make sure the applicable amount paid does not include an amount for your spouse.

abul · Post by **abul** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 8:42 pm

Thanks
I will apply child benefit and child tax credit.
can I apply for working tax credit?

Post by **Amber** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 8:44 pm

appealer · Post by **appealer** » Sun Dec 08, 2013 10:56 pm

Hi
AMBER
Just need your opinion.
me ,my daughter on ilr and i have son born in uk i am registering him on mn1 cuz he born before my ilr approved but after set o submission and my wife on flr(m).wife came on tier 1 dependent 2 years back.
what benefits can i apply ,
your opinion will be much appreciated
thanks
faz

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