Nanny In The Uk

[martincvs]

We are relocating to the UK, can we take our local nanny with us? We have had hear since the birth of our twin boys.

[the scouser]

And how long's that been?

It all depends how long she's been in your employ.

Anyway, did I mention Liverpool are the European Champions?

Scouse.

[the scouser]

Hi Martin,

Have a butcher's at this Home Office link.

Basically, if your maid has already worked for you for 1 year then there shouldn't be much trouble getting her to the UK. She can then stay for a year at a time, being allowed to remain indefinitely after 4. Once she has indefinite leave she would not be tied to working for your family.

Scouse.

[ArtfulD]

According to info further down their only allowed to stay if you keep employing them? Or am I misunderstanding the wording?

159G. Indefinite leave to remain may be granted, on application, to a domestic worker in a private household provided that:

(i) he has spent a continuous period of 4 years in the United Kingdom employed in this capacity; and

(ii) he has met the requirements of paragraph 159A throughout the 4 year period; and

(iii) he is still required for employment as a domestic worker in a private household, as certified by the current employer.

[the scouser]

They need to be in your employ in order to qualify for indefinite leave, but once they've got it they can work in any job.

Scouse.