Sayo
Welfare Benefits Case-Worker, Maidstone Citizens Advice, Kent
Member since 02nd Nov 2004
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serbian national claiming c.t.c / c.b after entering uk on worker visa with no recourse to public fu...
Tue 21-Jul-09 10:11 AM |
a chuckly tuesday morning hello to all
as the header suggests i have a cl. (wife) who both entered uk on a worker visa from serbia 04/05. in 01/07 had child and on instructions from friends / work colleagues claimed c.t.c and c.b. however, now realised that these benefits are treated as public funds and are concerned : may have been overpaid c.t.c and c.b, and this will have to be repaid. they will not be allowed to remain in uk due to claiming public funds.
my feelings are : c.t.c is public funds and cl. / wife should not have claimed this. c.b i am not so sure. cl. / wife may not be allowed to apply for indefinite leave to enter after 5 years due to claiming public funds.
anybody had similar case and if so any thoughts re : cl. / wifes entitlement to remain in uk after 5 years and is c.b claimable in their circs ?
thanx all and have a groovy day !!!
pete
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