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.

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.

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.

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.

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.