On Tier 2 Generel can i claim child benefit?

[yogeeta75]

Hi
I am actually on Tier 2 General and from Mauritius. My son was born in November 2009. As of today i have not claim anything as my visa says no recourse to public funds. Can i claim child benefit?
What are the criteria that i need to fulfill to be able to make a successful claim.

Please advise.Thanks

[CR001]

You should be able to as there is a reciprocal agreement in place, link below :

http://www.dwp.gov.uk/international/soc ... countries/

HMRC weblink with the info on how to apply etc below :

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/childbenefit/sta ... als-uk.htm

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/childbenefit/ch5_notes.pdf

[yogeeta75]

Thanks for the links - really helpful.

Will that affect my ILR application later on?

Thanks

[Amber]

No affect as those from Mauritius can claim Child Benefit even though subject to immigration control. See page 20 of the guide (click).

[yogeeta75]

Hi
I did send the application form on the 10th of January and some monies came in the bank account on the 24th Jan 2014 - within 2 weeks. However I have not received any letter from HMRC stating they will start the payment etc etc. I was not expecting any other monies coming in the account. It has a reference as a long number and CHB at the end.

Do I need to call them for accepting the claim etc?
Thanks

[Amber]

No you don't.

[yogeeta75]

should they not send me a letter stating the approved the claim and when the payment will start and which period it covers?what about 3 months backpay?

Thanks for your replies Amber.

[Amber]

Yes they should and more than likely will send you a letter. Yes you should be backdated you can always ring them and ask.

[premi95]

Can any body help me about child care benifits.i am a company sponsered tier 2 general visa migrant,can i claim for child care benifit and is it affect my pr application when i
Apply.

[Casa]

Can any body help me about child care benifits.i am a company sponsered tier 2 general visa migrant,can i claim for child care benifit and is it affect my pr application when i
Apply.

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