I'm not well up on visa matters - I've read on these forums before about people born in N Ireland being able to get a passport from the Republic - would there be any mileage in this ? Just a thought.
might be the answer dedworth, do you have an irisih and british passport ? thou the gov has been trying to end this way of getting a family permit, not sure if they actually have yet?
your not allowed to claim 'more of a benefit' becuase your wife is with you.