Page 1 of 1

Effect on uk citizenship application while on benefits?

Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 4:36 am
by jimy
Dear all freind, just a quick question pls to all of u..

I am on ILR last 2 years and wana apply for uk citizenship now,and living here with my wife and our 6 months only baby..but Currently I am also claiming benifts too...as I am on a low wage...I am getting, child benifit, child and work tax credits and partial housing benfits....so what would be adverse effect on my british citizen aapplication,if i apply now ? pls advise..aprat from that , rest of my all things are clear and in order..my wife and baby just came to uk and on depedent visa for 3 years at the moment..any problem for them too when they will apply for thier ILR in future.???. thanksss a lot in advance..pls reply as i need it..... regards...Jimy...london

Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 7:09 am
by John
The benefit claims will have no adverse effect upon your application for Naturalisation, nor upon your wife's application for ILR.

As regards the Tax Credits claim, please confirm that is in the joint names of you and your wife.