Quote Originally Posted by joebloggs View Post
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.