adoption and immigration

[darren-b]

Hmmm..

http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/ecg/set...ldren#20686439

In the case of UK-based adopters hoping to adopt a child which has been given or 'gifted' to them by relatives abroad, there is very little chance of them being able to bring the child into the UK. The UK's international obligations prevent any acceptance of such practices. Even if a foreign adoption has been completed, the requirements of the Immigration Rules will prevent an entry clearance being issued to such a child.

[joebloggs]

Hmmm..

http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/ecg/set...ldren#20686439

In the case of UK-based adopters hoping to adopt a child which has been given or 'gifted' to them by relatives abroad, there is very little chance of them being able to bring the child into the UK. The UK's international obligations prevent any acceptance of such practices. Even if a foreign adoption has been completed, the requirements of the Immigration Rules will prevent an entry clearance being issued to such a child.

yes i thought this would not be easy at all, that's why I've probably not heard of anyone else who has done it b4.

also i think it would cost at least 1,000 usd+ for processing fess + other fees, probably also a settlement visa for the child £500+

another option might be to use the European route, as I'm pretty sure a niece would be classed as a family member. you would have to go and live with your wife in another European country for 6 months+, and apply for a family permit for her, but even this is risky, and I'm sure you have to live with her for 6 months....

[darren-b]

yes i thought this would not be easy at all, that's why I've probably not heard of anyone else who has done it b4.

also i think it would cost at least 1,000 usd+ for processing fess + other fees, probably also a settlement visa for the child £500+

another option might be to use the European route, as I'm pretty sure a niece would be classed as a family member. you would have to go and live with your wife in another European country for 6 months+, and apply for a family permit for her, but even this is risky, and I'm sure you have to live with her for 6 months....

I've never heard of anyone doing it either, and seems like in most cases it would be impossible unless I guess illness/disaster left the child without close family there.

I think you are right the european route may work, though not really possible for most people. The other option I guess if you have the money to pay for a private education is a student visa, though may not leave to permanent settlement.

[Andy]

Below is a link to the UK govt website on intercountry adoption......

http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/intercountryadoption/index.shtml

You have to go through the same vetting procedures as domestic adoption, except that you have to pay for it (approx £5k).


Andy
Surrey, UK