PEOPLE FROM ABROAD

Benefits for people subject to immigration control

LDMG0112       10.00am – 4.30pm        10 May 2012
LDMG0212       10.00am – 4.30pm        22 November 2012

Advisers can find it difficult and intimidating to advise non-European nationals on the effect their immigration status has on their entitlements to social security benefits and tax credits. This one-day course offers an opportunity for advisers to gain knowledge and confidence by taking an in-depth look at the rules and how they apply to different scenarios. The course covers:

• who is a 'person who is subject to immigration control' (PSIC);
• which benefits they are excluded from and what the exceptions are;
• when a ‘no recourse to public funds' restriction is relevant;
• how a change in immigration status affects entitlement to benefits and tax credits;
• the benefit entitlements of people living with partners or children with different immigration statuses. how to identify different immigration statuses

If you also advise European nationals you should also attend the one-day course on Right to reside and habitual residence. The two courses can be booked together.

Level Standard
Tutors Rebecca Walker
CPD hours 5
NOS LA50,LA57 and LA58

CPAG Publication

Benefits for Migrants Handbook

EU co-ordination of social security

LDEC0111       10.00am – 4.30pm       27 June 2012
LDEC0212       10.00am – 4.30pm       21 March 2013

This course seeks to explain the EU/EEA law about the co-ordination of benefit systems between different EEA states. It is suitable for advisers assisting those who need to know what happens to rights to obtain benefit accrued in one EEA state (contributions paid, years of residence etc), or to existing awards of benefit paid by that state when a person moves to another state.

The course will look at the overall structure and principles of social security co-ordination within the EU before looking at some specific issues:

• the right of EEA nationals to rely on periods of residence or employment in another member state in order to qualify for benefits in the UK;
• the rights of EEA nationals to take certain benefits abroad to other EEA states;
• the rights of EEA nationals to obtain benefits for their children living in another EEA state;
• the current position for people wanting to export AA, DLA and or CA in the light of the caselaw from the European Court of Justice;
• the administration of claims where information is required from more than one EEA state

Participants should have a comprehensive understanding of the UK social security system.

Note: this course will not cover the “right to reside” requirement – that is a separate course. Please see below.

Level Standard
Tutor Martin Williams
CPD hours 5
NOS LA50, LA57 and LA58

CPAG Publication

Benefits for Migrants Handbook

Right to reside and habitual residence

LDRP0112       10.00am – 4.30pm       11 May 2012
LDRP0212       10.00am – 4.30pm       23 November 2012

Those who advise European nationals about their entitlements to benefits and tax credits need to understand how the right to reside and habitual residence tests can be satisfied. This one-day course looks at the operation of these tests and focuses on the main groups that have a right to reside.

The course covers:

• which residence test applies for each benefit;
• the factors that are relevant in establishing habitual residence;
• the main residence rights for European nationals including as workers, self-employed, retaining those statuses, permanent residence rights and the rights of family members etc;
• significant caselaw developments.

If you also advise non-European nationals you should also attend the one-day course on Benefits for people subject to immigration control. The two courses can be booked together.

Level Standard
Tutor Rebecca Walker
CPD hours 5
NOS LA50 & LA57

CPAG Publication

Benefits for Migrants Handbook

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