There is a UK visa for overseas domestic workers, first introduced in 2002. Although the immigration rules do not define “domestic workers”, the route is typically used by nannies, cleaners, chauffeurs, cooks, personal carers and protection staff. The domestic worker route has undergone a number of changes over the years,…

A major new statement of changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 997) has been published today, which begins the implementation of the ‘sweeping reforms’ to the immigration system announced in May in the Government’s White Paper.Among the main changes, salary and skills thresholds for Skilled Worker visas will be increased…