at the end of the day--the lady has got to apply for ILR--so she has to make sure her application abides by the rules. if she is working full time i'm sure the inland revenue are aware of it---but if her husband has failed to declare her earnings to the local council---best get that put right ASAP---if he is claiming housing or council tax benefit.
It's child tax benefit. It's not the same. There is a possibility that he might be getting too much, though, which should be looked at.
One of the problems with the five year route is that a lot of things can change in your life in that time, not always for the best, I don't think you can breath a sigh of relief until then.
You're our resident mathematician bigmac, you tell me Which ever way you look at it, the old rules stopped in 2012 so anyone entering the UK in 2012 will have the visa hurdle behind them, maybe someone will tell us a reason why this may not be the case.
maybe they can also tell us what will happen if she doesnt apply for ILR when the FLR period runs out ?
Yes 2 years and a month or so. But pretty much 2 years. My wife was awarded ILR after just over 2 years.
so--to summarise hubby isnt working--but claiming some benefits--which he would rather not lose--so he omits to tell the council his wife is working full time--whilst bringing up a 1 year old. (also doesnt seem too interested in his wifes visa ) she hasnt yet applied for ILR--which i think she should have last july--? i can just imagine our friend micawber clasping his hand over his eyes.
