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6 hours 46 minutes ago #308353 by Joe2027
UC Migration letter just received was created by Joe2027
The proverbial as hit the fan! I received my UC migration letter from old style ESA yesterday. I didn’t get much sleep last night.

I can see that I won’t be able to go five weeks without payment. So do I need to submit my UC claim before I get an interview, so that I can hopefully get an advance UC payment?

I see people have been having problems with ID, I’ve an in date valid passport, but my driving licence is out of date. Is it absolutely necessary to have a valid in date driving licence to prove my ID?

How many people have had their UC migration go smoothly, with no hitches, and the first payment comes through five weeks after they have claimed?

What’s the average amount of time waiting for the first UC payment coming through?

Thanks for any replies.

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2 hours 57 minutes ago #308370 by BIS
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Hi Joe2027

If you are not able to verify your ID online, they will arrange a home visit. If you're trying to use an out-of-date driving licence - I think it may be refused online. There are other documents that you can use to verify your ID.. It's good that you have a passport because they like one example of a photo id if people have it.

I'll leave members to comment on their experience. Certainly, some people have had a smooth transition. When people haven't had a smooth transition, there can be lots of different reasons for that happening.

There aren't any stats that I know of to know whether people are receiving their first payment within five weeks.

BIS

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