But the family are in a hideous catch 22, as unemployment in South Africa is incredibly high and if he returned without a job, they could all end up homeless.
As it is, he earns just enough to pay their South African rent, school fees and food, but cannot hope to raise the £6,000-plus needed to attempt another application for a spouse visa.
Adrian has launched a GoFundMe crowdfunding appeal to raise enough money to at least try and get Angelia made a British citizen.
The application at the end of 2019 was rejected because the Home Office felt Adrian as the sponsor did not meet the minimum earning amount necessary – he argued he did because accommodation and board is part of his job package.