Learn about the relevant immigration law, including the tests which apply to establishing entitlement to Housing Benefit.
This training will give you a comprehensive understanding the rules relating to both European (EEA) nationals and non-European nationals and their families, and be able to apply these rules to determine eligibility for Housing Benefit.
This course has been written by our experts who have over 25 years experience in local authority legislation.
What will I learn?
By the end of this Housing Benefit for Persons from Abroad course, you will be able to:
- Describe who is deemed a person from abroad.
- Identify those who are EEA nationals.
- Apply the rules regarding the Swaddling case versus 'the more robust' entry rules.
- Use existing decisions from the CJEU to determine eligibility.
- Administer claims for families and primary carers.
- Know the requirements for NiNos in all circumstances.
- Understand the rules regarding passported benefits.
- Process information regarding non-resident people who are stated on other benefits in payment.
- Understand the law on migrants and recent arrivals.
- Accurately apply the HRT and right to reside.
Who should take this course?
There are no formal pre-requisites for this Housing Benefit for Persons from Abroad course. We would suggest some experience in Housing Benefits to be able to make the most of the content.
- Benefit assessors
- Appeals officers
- Team leaders
- Managers
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