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Can we claim UC as a working couple?
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Simbolae
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Hi everyone,
Am new here on this forum and to UC. I wanted to ask if we could apply for UC when me and my wife are working both earning 18,240 and 14,592 respectively before tax?
Am new here on this forum and to UC. I wanted to ask if we could apply for UC when me and my wife are working both earning 18,240 and 14,592 respectively before tax?
I am German citizen living in UK with pre-settled status and my wife has the same status and is Pakistani. Does this matter when applying?
Also are there any downsides to getting UC when you apply for your house mortgage or any other thing?
Many thanks
Also are there any downsides to getting UC when you apply for your house mortgage or any other thing?
Many thanks
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@Simbolae good afternoon and welcome to scope, I would think that with a joint income over £32k no rent and I assume no kids then there might not be any basis to claim benefits.
You could try one of the benefit calculators like "turn2us"2024 The year of the general election...the time for change is coming 💡 -
In any case I don't think presettled status gives you access to UC. Whether you are eligible would depend on how long you have been in the UK.
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/universal-credit/before-you-apply/Check-if-you-can-get-Universal-Credit/
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