ILR after berevement

[meganh]

Hi, I'm wondering if anyone knows the answer to this? I've been here 4 yrs on a spousal visa with no recourse to public funds. My husband (british citizen) has recently died. His death is still under investigation by the coroner and I only have a interim death certificate until this is finalised (at least 1-2 months away). Am I able to apply for ILR (berevement) without a final death certificate? We also have a 3yo. Will ILR allow me to access 30 hr free childcare, tax free childcare, and child benefit? Currently I can't apply for this which makes returning to work and paying the mortgage very difficult. I also can't access the higher level of berevement support without swapping the child benefit to my name. Many thanks.

[CR001]

Sorry to hear of your loss and for the difficult time you are now going through.

See link below on bereaved partner ILR applications.

https://www.gov.uk/visas-partner-dies

ILR will allow you to claim benefits yes.

[meganh]

Thank you. I've looked through the guidance but could not see whether it is possible to apply with an interim death certificate only? Does anyone know?

[CR001]

It should be fine if you submit a supporting/cover letter explaining the coroners investigation or any documentation you have from coroner supporting the investigation.

[meganh]

ok many thanks