An appeal sounds worthwhile as the cost difference is significant. I didn’t do this so can’t offer a advice.Hi
I was turned down for class 2 and asked if I wish to apply for class 3 instead unsure if the suggestion was I would get class 3. Yes got NI number for week in UK 1987. Yes paying NICs all the time. Was self-employed ie SC60s first eight Years and accounts submitted each year and PAYE final 2 years. Luckily I have all past uk employers details & dates, all past uk living addresses with dates, some tax receipts, PAYE P45 and P 60.. I will just throw the kitchen sink at it I.e paperwork
Spider
Use your Irish passport. Details are in the key post.outside UK documents
You will, eventually, get a letter.How do they contact you?
I see my account has been updated to say completed, but there no messages or any info on class2 or 3 or rejection?
I provided a letter with details and stated my case with my Ireland address, I put my last UK address in the CF83, as I understood that was correct, perhaps that was not correct?
How do they contact you?
Just an update folks, my status has now recently changed from 'RECEIVED' to 'IN PROGRESS' so that is a positive for me.View attachment 8199
I'm guessing the Status will eventually change from 'Received' to 'In progress' when they actively start working on it. Still I'm glad to know they definitely received it as An Post never confirmed delivery despite the fact that I paid for tracking.
My account changed from "in Progress" to "completed" in late December and I received letter confirming acceptance for Class 2 today.
However, after confirming that I can pay for 14 years additional NICs they state
"To find out if your state pension will increase after you've paid voluntary NICs, you must phone the Pension Service on 04 44 191218 3600.
Due to changes in the law, you need the pension service to confirm whether your state pension will increase if you pay any shortfall"
Does anyone know what that last para refers to? HMRC already stated that that by making additional contributions, my pension would increase, when I checked previous contributions made via their online service? What do "changes in the law" refer to?
Great news. Perhaps you’ll check back in next year when you start claiming so we can see that the magic works!Another good news story here, I got my letter today and I can pay 17 years at class 2 to bring my 18 years up to a total of 35. Just in time for my retirement next year . I too had fretted about the 'not ordinarily resident' status.
Thanks everyone for their help and sharing their advice and stories.
Good news also for me this week. I can pay 17 years of Class 2 contributions. This will increase my 9 years up to 26 with a further 3 years to pay. This will give me a final total of 29 years.Great to get these updates! Well done!
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