Quote Originally Posted by Terpe View Post
In other words, even though it's technically possible (with knowledge of the legislation) it's safer to leave well alone until you have your hands on that ILR
They will be able to claim those benefits.

Since my wife was here on a spouse visa we have claimed child beneift and tax credits.

It even has a section on the ILR forms as to what benefits were claimed and in who's name, and as stated earlier, the claims were in my name and we had no problems in being issued with her ILR.