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newrat
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Does claiming benefits affect future citizenship application?

Post by newrat » Fri Apr 03, 2020 8:25 pm

I just received my PR (EEA) as spouse of an EEA national. I intend to apply for citizenship as soon as eligible. My question is: Can I now apply for public funds (child benefits) without affecting my future citizenship application? I recall on the PR application it asks if you've taken public funds, which I'm assuming counts negatively against your application. Is it the same for citizenship?
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London22
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Re: Does claiming benefits affect future citizenship application?

Post by London22 » Fri Apr 03, 2020 8:43 pm

newrat wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 03, 2020 8:25 pm
 I just received my PR (EEA) as spouse of an EEA national. I intend to apply for citizenship as soon as eligible. My question is: Can I now apply for public funds (child benefits) without affecting my future citizenship application? I recall on the PR application it asks if you've taken public funds, which I'm assuming counts negatively against your application. Is it the same for citizenship?
When you are allowed and you take benefits it doesn't affect citizenship application.When someone is not allowed at some point of stay in UK but they claim benefits then it can affect the application but more likely if a caseworker is nice person will apply discretion if explained properly the reason to apply for benefits.
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newrat
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Re: Does claiming benefits affect future citizenship application?

Post by newrat » Tue Apr 07, 2020 9:03 pm

London22 wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 03, 2020 8:43 pm
 When you are allowed and you take benefits it doesn't affect citizenship application
Thanks for your reply :) So just to clarify, I am 'allowed' to take benefits right?
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Re: Does claiming benefits affect future citizenship application?

Post by alterhase58 » Tue Apr 07, 2020 11:44 pm

You are allowed - and you were allowed even before PR - benefits don't count against you if you were entitled to them.
This is just my opinion as a member of this forum and does not constitute immigration advice.
Please do not send me private messages asking for advice.
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newrat
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Re: Does claiming benefits affect future citizenship application?

Post by newrat » Wed Apr 08, 2020 12:36 pm

Thanks to both of you for your replies. Very helpful. Hope you're all staying safe.
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