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<p /> <p /> <p>We have introduced a range of measures to tighten up our EEA migration
rules to ensure our welfare system is not taken advantage of.</p><p> </p><p>Since
December 2013 Migrants have had to take a stronger, more robust Habitual Residence
Test if they want to claim income-related benefits.</p><p> </p><p>From 1 January 2014,
EEA job seekers must have been living in the UK for three months before they can claim
income-based Jobseeker's Allowance.</p><p> </p><p>If they satisfy HRT a new statutory
presumption will mean that EEA jobseekers and retained workers will then only be able
to claim Jobseeker's Allowance for six months. After six months, only those who have
compelling evidence that they have a genuine prospect of finding work will be able
to continue claiming.</p><p> </p><p>Since the 1 March the Minimum Earnings Threshold
is helping to determine whether an EEA national's previous or current work can be
treated as genuine and effective in deciding whether they have a right to reside in
the UK as a worker or a self employed person.</p><p> </p><p>From 1 April 2014 new
EEA Jobseekers will be unable to access Housing Benefits even if they are in receipt
of Jobseeker's Allowance.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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