Signing on (Jobseekers Allowance)
Mar 21st 2011, 2:51 pm
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Re: Signing on (Jobseekers Allowance)
Well, plenty of people abroad and not returning do that anyway, with an eye on their pension even if it is frozen in some countries
But plugging a gap between old contributions and the expected new ones could come across that way.
Signing up for a long term tenancy would be good.
One other thing. In the event of being turned down as not habitually resident when there's plenty to say otherwise, ask for a review/appeal. That usually means someone more familiar with the finer points gets to see it. Ultimately if they feel they can't persuade a tribunal of the correctness of their decision, it won't go that far.
Perversely, it was an appeal tribunal that arbitrarily allowed benefit after what they decided was a reasonable period in the UK and some staff took their lead.
But plugging a gap between old contributions and the expected new ones could come across that way.
Signing up for a long term tenancy would be good.
One other thing. In the event of being turned down as not habitually resident when there's plenty to say otherwise, ask for a review/appeal. That usually means someone more familiar with the finer points gets to see it. Ultimately if they feel they can't persuade a tribunal of the correctness of their decision, it won't go that far.
Perversely, it was an appeal tribunal that arbitrarily allowed benefit after what they decided was a reasonable period in the UK and some staff took their lead.
Mar 21st 2011, 2:58 pm
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Mar 21st 2011, 10:40 pm
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Re: Signing on (Jobseekers Allowance)
ME?!! NICE?? 
Actually, many years walking in public service roles means I'm always nice to people in roles like that - until the point where they do/say something stupid If they're polite and try to help, I'm the same in return, works both ways - as I'm sure you know
Actually, many years walking in public service roles means I'm always nice to people in roles like that - until the point where they do/say something stupid
If they're polite and try to help, I'm the same in return, works both ways - as I'm sure you know
Mar 22nd 2011, 1:14 am
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Mar 22nd 2011, 9:07 am
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Re: Signing on (Jobseekers Allowance)
