Quote Originally Posted by darren-b View Post
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....