Recently married on LCWRA but husband isn’t British

sooozywong

Hi, I recently got married to enable my husband to live and work in the UK and I am expecting twins in 3 weeks. I am on LCWRA via UC and have a housing element entitling me to two bedrooms for overnight care. I am also on standard daily living and enhanced mobility PIP. My husband has just started working this week but as he has not got leave to remain yet (will be five years from now) he is not entitled to claim UC so we can’t have a joint claim. I wondered if anyone knows how his earnings will impact my benefits. It’s all so very complicated! Thank you. 

poppy123456

If you are living together then your UC claim must be joint as a couple because it’s a means tested benefit.
However, due to his immigration status you will not receive any extra money for him. 

His earnings will still affect any entitlement to UC you have. 

You are correct and it’s very complicated. For this reason you need to get some expert advice from an agency near you. 

Rosie_Scope

Hi @sooozywong, welcome to the community! That does sound a little complicated. I'm afraid I don't have any experience of this myself, but As Poppy mentioned, you might like to get in touch with a local advice agency to see if they can help clarify things for you