husband on eea fp surinder singh

[xdaniix89]

Hi all. We applied for myAlbanian husbands 5 year residence card end of Jan. Got coa in Feb. I'm British.

My question is... When we arrived in UK I signed on for job seekers allowance. Because I'm pregnant and had some medical problems that meant I could only do certain jobs and only part time they advised my husband sign on instead and claim for both of us as he would be the main bread winner anyway! So we did that, he then found temp work and when that finished reopened claim but found a job after just 2 weeks.
so all in all he claimed 3 weeks jsa.

I claim child tax credits (as a couple) for our son and when I told them my husband has found a job they said he's now eligible for working tax credits but im worried claiming this could affect his application for citizenship etc later on. Also, could the jobseekers affect his recent RC application?

Thanks, Danielle.

[xdaniix89]

Just to add...i realse there are no restrictions as such as he doesn't have the 'no resource to public funds' on his permit but didn't know if when it comes to an IO's decision, it could look bad and go against him? X

[Superhappy]

I do not think him claiming for an amount of time short as such could impact the application for citizenship. If his documentation is arranged in accordance with any paperwork related to his employment as well as the claims, it seems explainable to any official who will handle this.

[wiggsy]

ideally the british citizen would make the claim... - however, the fact remains, its your role in the other eea member state which gets your husband PR... not the activity in the UK...

he just needs to work for 5 years, and live here legally with you.

claim tax credits, this is a legal right you have... it shouldnt preclude PR.

[Greenie]

There is no requirement for the husband to work.

[xdaniix89]

Ok thank you everyone x