I'm British and my husband is Mexican. We just got married. We have a 3 year old child together. We have been living between the UK and Mexico since we have been together. (4years) he is allowed 6 month tourist waiver upon entry in the UK.
Before my son was born I claimed I was a single mother because I was desperate for money to live off and to buy things for the baby, also my partner had no money to contribute anyway, not able to work and my family could only provide so much. After a couple of months I started working and paying taxes but I still recieved child benefit for my son. I have never cancelled this benefit and we have been spending 6months to one year out the country at a time. I didn't realise until recently you are only allowed to spend 2 months out of the UK to receive child benefit. This money was a lifesaver for us while living in a low income country.
I am returning to the UK later this year to find work that meets income requirements and start his visa process. (Spouse Visa)
Since I have to prove we have been together throughout this whole time will they look into the child benefit I recieved for my son and cross reference it with me being out the country and in a relationship?
will this affect negatively against our spousal visa application?
If I let them know if my mistake and tell them the whole time I've been in and out the country will this make any difference?
Please be kind. TIA
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