child tax credit

[sala74]

I made sure i claimed in my name, just i was worried a little with it having my wifes name on it. When i phoned them, they did say it was in my name only and goes to my bank account. It just has to have mai`s name on the paperwork due to us being married and living as a couple.
Just i heard from someone i wasnt allowed to claim due to mai only having the two year spouse visa.. I think a mistake on what i heard..
thanks for replying
stuart

[IainBusby]

Don't worry about it, it's normal to have both names on the form. It's because your wife's earning etc are taken into account in the child tax credit assessment. It just the same with working tax credit.

Don't worry either about the Child Benefit, as this is a right for every child that lives in this country regardless of their parents nationality of visa status. I beleive that foriegners from within the EEC can even claim Child Benefit for their children who still live back home in Poland or Bulgaria etc.

Iain.

[joebloggs]

Just i heard from someone i wasnt allowed to claim due to mai only having the two year spouse visa.. I think a mistake on what i heard..
thanks for replying
stuart

well you should always check with the relevant authority and not just take peoples word for it on here or anyone else who tells you something.

but who ever told you, they are wrong, i've claimed tax creds and child benefit since my wife and daughter came to the uk, and she had no problems at all getting ILR.

so stop worrying. just remember only you can claim and put it in your account

tax creds is a public fund, but there is a clause thou, where for immigration purposes its not classed as a public fund, thats the reason why you can claim it.

[Ann07]

stop worrying, uve done the ryt thing.

[sala74]

thanks for all the replys, i was sure i was right, just wanted to make sure...