Here is the thing:
I originally thought that I could call them and point out that having been given the choice to simply provide a declaration as proof of self-sufficient funds, it was arbitrary of them to suggest that I had not enough resources, when the bank statements that I provided where not supposed to constitute a comprehensive list of the financial resources I have.
But all this seems to be a misunderstanding on my side since what I gather from the guidances you provided, is that somehow the declaration is not enough/especially since the caseworker had the chance to have a look at some of my bank statements.
Or am I misreading?
So if I understand well what you're suggesting, the only thing I can tell the caseworker on the phone is to have a better look at my bank statements to see that I have self-sufficient funds.
Regarding the amount of self-sufficient funds:
"Guidance for IPS staff on dealing with applications for children born in the UK to European Economic Area nationals claiming Treaty rights."
https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... aty-rights
esp. see p. 7: "For those unemployed or economically inactive (students, retired persons and other non-economically active people), the threshold that has been used in the past is
£3000 - £8000" ... "For couples, the figures stand at
£90.00 per week. These amounts are reviewed annually and increased each year in April."
Housing benefits eligibility "your savings are below a certain level - usually
£16,000" cf
https://www.gov.uk/housing-benefit/eligibility
Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) eligibility "must have
£16,000 or less in savings"
https://www.gov.uk/jobseekers-allowance/eligibility
Does anyone know a more accurate figure?
Thanks again for reading! It is very much appreciated!