There's nothing irrelevant or vindictive - it's understanding the circumstances and what was applicable at the time. Thank you for your time & responses (except your last one).

Oh I cannot access PM's - so I can't PM you!
It's background info on a very sneaky mother in law I might need

Hi CR001 - many thx for your reply. I tried to ask in the right forum
I'll PM you.

Hi,

Circa 2003-2009, can anybody confirm when benefits can be claimed by a non-EU spouse visa please?
Would this only be permissible once ILR or naturalisation occurred?

Cheers, Jools

Hi CR001 - many thanks for such a quick reply!

Hi Everyone,

This is a historic knowledge request please.....

Does anybody know if a non-EU citizen in the UK on a spouse visa was allowed to work in 2003?

Or can find the legislation on this (for 2003)?



Cheers, Jools