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Home Office changes affecting overseas domestic workers: statement of intent

Posted on: February 29th, 2012 by Julia

29th February 2012 There are two ways to come to the UK as an Overseas Domestic Worker (ODW): • To work in the private household of an employer. This provision was introduced into the Immigration Rules in 2002 to enable people coming to the UK to bring with them their foreign domestic staff-for example nannies, […]

Home Office visa ruling could trap domestic workers in exploitation, says REC Childcare

Posted on: February 29th, 2012 by Julia

Released on 29 February 2012 The REC’s specialist group on childcare has responded with disappointment to today’s Home Office decision to scrap the Domestic Worker Visa, against the recommendations of a coalition of businesses and human rights groups. The Domestic Worker Visa provided a critical lifeline for many domestic workers, offering protection for those trapped […]