ILR claiming housing benefit

[Takenoprisoners]

hi terpe, yes thanks for all the info, I have checked with the housing benefit office and they say yes no probs with the claim its in my name they take into consideration the fact my wife has parttime job but no probs with the no recourse to public funds. same with the tax people they know she has no recourse as well.. i am more concerned that the immigration may say i cannot support her properly if i am claiming hb/ct/ctc..... have spoke to citizens advice they havent a clue, local council dunno either, i rang immigration they said its up to the case worker.... fine but i intend to go to the office pay premium to have it done same day, i dont wanna pay all that money to be told sorry no good u get hb etc etc..... would like to know if there is a definate yeah or nay on this matter... just wondered if anyone else in here ever gone through the same predicament or knows anyone who has....

[Terpe]

..... have spoke to citizens advice they havent a clue, local council dunno either, i rang immigration they said its up to the case worker.... fine but i intend to go to the office pay premium to have it done same day, i dont wanna pay all that money to be told sorry no good u get hb etc etc..... would like to know if there is a definate yeah or nay on this matter... just wondered if anyone else in here ever gone through the same predicament or knows anyone who has....

Ah, I see now, Sorry for my mistake.

Your wife will be under considered for ILR under the 'old rules' this means you will not need to comply with the new Financial Requirements.

For applications of ILR (under old rules) the caseworkers are under instructions not to refuse solely for financial reasons.
Personally, I have not heard of anyone being refused for being on benefits etc.
There would need to be some very serious reasons for the ILR to fail at this stage.
With you wife in employment (even part time) I doubt very much there will be any problems.

Good luck and please try not to worry.

There are (and have been) many folks in the same situation as you that have seen no problems with granting of ILR.

[Takenoprisoners]

okay thanks for the info and the encouraging words terpe, hope u are right.. will let u know the outcome thanks again

[Terpe]

okay thanks for the info and the encouraging words terpe, hope u are right.. will let u know the outcome thanks again

Yes, please do help us here by informing us on the outcome. It can be a really big help to all those in similar circumstances.
Thanks