Cross post - Sponsoring oversees nannies

[ammcmaho]

Has anyone done this? Did you do it independently (we're thinking SIL will find us someone and then we'll do the paperwork/sponsorship) or with an agency (who did you use? did you find the prices and process worthwhile?)

Thank you mamas!

[isabella.4567]

Our situation is probably a little different but we sponsored our nanny (who was already in the country) because her US husband does not have enough income and we liked her.

I would never do it again and will in fact withdraw sponsorship.

Things turned bad with her due to vacation scheduling problems (she wants 5 1/2 weeks, I suggested 3, she would not compromise). I mean, I have no leverage if I sponsor her. If I fire her, she can go on welfare and I have to pay for it. No.

I don't know how it is with work related visas though and how long you would be on the hook. Just remember, things can go from great too very bad really fast.

[ammcmaho]

wow that really sucks! you can't fire someone/unsponsor them if they are insubordinate? i guess having a contract in place first is important.