Universal Credit Migration Update 2023-24

Universal Credit are progressing to the next step of managed migration.

This will start on Monday 16^th October 2023 when migration notices will begin to be issued to those people only receiving working and/or child tax credits. People who receive a migration notice should act within the timeframe.   

Once a claim to UC has been made, tax credits will cease and UC should be paid approximately 5 weeks after making the claim.

It is important to note that you do not need to act UNLESS you receive a Migration Notice letter inviting you to do so.  

Moving to UC before receiving such a notice means that you will not receive ‘transitional protection’ with your claim.

If you receive a Migration Notice letter

From 16 October 2023, people who get Tax Credits and no other benefit in Northern Ireland will receive a letter about the Move to Universal Credit. 

If you get this letter, from the Department for Communities, known as a Migration Notice letter, you must claim Universal Credit to continue receiving financial support.