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UK Visa Rules Threaten Child Adoption for Couple

3/23/2026

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  • Felix King, a UK IT worker, says the earned settlement plan jeopardizes his ability to adopt a child with his American wife, Tessa.
  • Rules begin next month and require Tessa to prove £12,570 for three to five years, extending the wait for settled status to 20 years.
  • The financial burden and visa costs threaten their plans.
  • Labour MP Abtisam Mohamed urged reconsideration, saying the proposals harm migrants and British citizens.