Key Post UK State Pension - Make voluntary contributions to qualify for UK pension on top of Irish pension

[Giggs11]

Xtrapension are in Galway
You could try this chap, especially if in the midlands

Helping Immigrants Secure Their UK State Pension - USP Financial

Frank Buckley, a chartered accountant for 30 years. He started USP Financial to help returned immigrants secure their UK state pension.

www.uspfinancial.ie

I have no affiliation to this company

 

[DannyBoyD]

but is anyone aware of companies who help the process

print off the form - do 2 copies in case you make a mistake.

Fill in all the bits you are sure of (name, dob, NI number etc)

If you are stuck on a particular question post it in the 'step by step' thread & I'll help.

If you feel inclined to make a donation to charity, Samaritans is good.

 

[LesPaul]

Helping Immigrants Secure Their UK State Pension - USP Financial

Frank Buckley, a chartered accountant for 30 years. He started USP Financial to help returned immigrants secure their UK state pension.

www.uspfinancial.ie

I was on to another fella at USP and he said they'd stopped taking new applicants on Jan 1st because of the approaching deadline, thanks though appreciate info. All the posts have been such a huge help in getting (half!) a handle on the application. I'll go solo so !

 

[Missbettieboo]

I was not in employment directly before leaving the UK. I was in college for the year before i left. I was in employment before this and immediately upon returning to ireland until the present day. I was assessed as having to pay class 3 contributions even after appealing. Has anyone on this thread been in my situation successfully appealed this?

I feel that I am being penalised just because of that one year i was not in employment. I wonder should I just suck it up and apply for a loan to pay class 3 contributions. I understand it's still a great deal but at the same time feel that just because of the stipulation that I was not in employment directly before I left the UK is a bit harsh expecially since I worked before and after.

I know time is limited to try and appeal again so don't want to be wasting time. Is there anyone on here who has been in my situation and successfully appealed on the grounds that they have been in employment most of their working lives?

Thank you

 

[DannyBoyD]

Put in an appeal, the worst they can do is say no.