Hi nikki, Thanks for giving me the advice. 1-my status always been "no recourse to public funds". 2- I am not sure what was the initial answer to HMRC form. Actually the original form was given to me by my employer and when I asked: am I entitle for it? they told me just fill it and send it to them ...

They did apply and got the ILR. But before applying they stopped the benefits. As the question in the ILR application form ask '' are you taking any benefits''. I hope it helps. Thanks for your reply. And it is really helpful. One more question; after stopping these benefits, would your friend ...

nksg wrote:Already replied to your PM.

indiansummer wrote:sorry what is this NOC that you mentioned that I should get in writing?

Hello nksg,

Would it be possible that you could share noc or format of noc with me?

Regards,

yes i understand their visa conditions are breached due to it; however could the following work?: they have already stopped the benefits and can return all the money they recieved to the government department, get a letter from the department confirming the same and next time they apply attach that ...

My spouse worked here for few months and stopped while she is pregnant. can i call immediately to stop my child benifit before applying my ILR? Hi Snupy, If you don't mind, may I ask if you have apply after paying back to HMRC? and what was outcome? by the way, did you tick the box on ILR ...

Thanks John for your reply. I just had a chat with my friend and he told me that he did mention about his nationality in child benefit form. But unknowingly he ticked NO to a question on the form that asks whether you are subject to immigration control. He further told me that Benefit deptt also ...

Casa wrote:Even the DWP are unreliable regarding advice on benefits for anyone under Immigration control....hence the frequent errors in payments being made without entitlement.

Hi Casa,

I agree with you.... also add HMRC to list as well... totally can not trust them with their advice 100%....

Regards

Hi nikki, As I explained above, I have contacted HMRC and asked to retune the money back but they say according to their policy they cannot accept it, however in my new application I said I am not getting benefit as I already stopped that. I guess the decision on my application was wrong as the ...

Hi I'm new to this forum and I have the following question. I'm claiming child benefit for my son currently without realizing that it might have an effect on my ILR application. I'm now trying to apply for my ILR and don't know what to put under the section "Are you claiming benefits"? as I've read ...

plaistow2005 wrote:thanks for replying,

can the issue be resolved by paying back the money?

regards

Hello plaistow2005,

Have you contacted HMRC to explain your situation and try to return the monies?

Beside that did you tick the box on form i.e. you are receiving public funds?

Let me know.
Regards,

Dear John, I come across your post and find them to be helpful. I would appreciate if you could also reply to my query: Question: When I was filling in Tier 1 Dependant form, I came to L1: Is Dependant claiming any public funds? Yes/no I am thinking to say no which is honest answer but not 100% sure ...