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Filipino / Philipino Live In Advice

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Jimberoonie · 24/02/2013 22:02

Hi there

We are a young-ish (early 40's) working couple with 2 daughters (8 and 13) and are looking to make the transition from Au-pair + cleaner to a live-in Filipino.

Any do's and don'ts from you wise people? Such as pay, duties, visa aggro?

Would really appreciate some guidance.

All the best

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annh · 24/02/2013 22:35

Any particular reason for wanting a Filipino? Why not a British housekeeper or any other nationality? And yes, the "visa aggro" will be considerable to impossible!

Slainte · 24/02/2013 22:35

Agree with ReetPetit.

ReetPetit · 24/02/2013 22:32

'live-in Filipino.'

lovely Hmm

Tryharder · 24/02/2013 22:29

You can't just employ a random Filipino from abroad and bring her over on a domestic worker visa.

You are well within your right to employ someone who is in the UK and who already has the correct documentation and is looking to switch employers (this is permitted under the Immigration Rules).

Have you tried contacting Kalaayan (sp?) which is an organisation which supports ands helps foreign domestic workers in the UK and helps them find new positions.