Query regarding citizenship application

laurey

On the citizenship application where it asks about whether they are or have received social assistance, a few questions
-would it be an instant refusal if the applicant was claiming Jobseeker's Allowance
-if the person was not receiving anything in their own name but if their partner was receiving a bit extra for them, would they answer yes or no
-how can they prove that the assistance they are receiving is only until they secure a job and that they are highly motivated in bettering themselves

Monife

It all depends on the strength of your application as a whole. There are cases where applicant's have availed of social welfare supports and still been approved. My husband (citizenship awarded in 2015) was on Jobseeker's Benefit for 4 months during the time of his application. We wrote a letter outlining his qualifications, previous work history, job prospects, ambitions and his intention to work and not be a burden on the State if possible.

Jobseeker's Benefit is the assistance payment that is not means tested, as you receive it as a result of the PRSI contributions you have paid in. Jobseeker's Allowance may be looked less favourably upon although it all depends on how long you have been receiving it.

If your partner was receiving Jobseeker's Allowance and an increase for a qualified adult (i.e. you), I would assume that you would answer no as you are not directly receiving it. However I would definitely disclose it as hiding any material information would be an instant refusal.