As an agency that deals a lot with candidates from overseas any changes to visa policy here in the UK is of great importance and interest to us. Over the last few months we have been keeping an eager eye on the governments new 'Tier' visa system, which will see the current Working Holiday Visa abolished, to be replaced by the new Tier 5 'Youth Mobility Visa.'
In practise, the Youth Moblity Visa is much the same as the Working Holiday Visa, it is open to the same applicants (you must be 18-30 years of age and from a participating country- which include Australia and NZ), and requires you to have a similar level of funds available to support yourself on arrival.
The true benefit to KiwiOz and the families who enjoy hiring KiwiOz nannies is that the Tier 5 visa allows candidates to live and work in the UK for up to 2 years, as opposed to the current 12 month work restriction in place under the Working Holiday Visa. This is great news as so many of our families prefer to keep their nanny on for a minimum of 12 months, and up until now the WHV restrictions have proven a negative influence on some excellent candidates when applying for positions.
So, when will we see the changes take place? The government is yet to announce a set date however they are stating August/ September 2008, so we are keeping a keen eye out in the office for the first of the new visa holders to come through.
If you are a Kiwi or Aussie reading this from home, perhaps take note and send your application in only after you are certain you will get the full 2 year allowance.
Ask KiwiOz for more info here
Read more on the visa changes here
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