Jobseeker's Allowance documents/interview?

Vincent84

Hi There,

No-one is answering the phone at my local office so thought I'd try here.

I'm unemployed and on the Back to Education allowance. I got a letter fom Social Welfare today saying that my Jobseeker's Benefit is finished in two weeks and if I wish to apply for Jobseeker's Allowance to fill out the enclosed 'Jobseeker's Allowance Means Test' form. To continue Back to Education for the next college year I need to be on Jobseekers Allowance.

I want to avoid any unneccesary delays so does anybody know what the next step will be once I send off the form? Will they call me in for an interview or will the form be enough for them to decide? Will I need documents such as P45's, bank statements etc as it doesn't mention any of these on the forms?

Thanks in advance

superbad50

no you just need your passport, utility bill , confirmation of resience, details of savings, details of your spouse's income, if applicable, details of self employment. if you are under 25 and resident at home, you will be required to provide details of parents income

Vincent84

ok thanks, so i will be called in for interview but i won't have to get anything from the tax office?

superbad50

yes either called in or possibly they may make a house call as this is often the case with any means tested payment

superbad50

i dont think you should vincent. you know what there like sometimes. you dont normally need anything from the tax office

Vincent84

sorry for latye reply - thanks a mill for your help superbad

superbad50

no profit. hope you get it sorted

superbad50

ha ha , meant to say no problem. gas:)