Proposed Changes To Migrant Workers Visas

[Chatsie]

Hundreds of migrant domestic workers are expected to demonstrate outside Parliament later against proposed changes to their UK visa conditions.



Current rules allow them to change jobs and move to a different household without losing their immigrant status.



The Justice 4 Domestic Workers campaign says plans to end the right will leave staff open to abuse or exploitation.



The proposed change is part of the government's pledge to cut net migration to tens of thousands by 2015.



Migrant workers entering the UK on Overseas Domestic Worker visas include chauffeurs, gardeners, cooks and nannies.



Justice 4 Domestic Workers, which represents 500 members from countries including the Philippines, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, Morocco and Nigeria, also has the support of the union Unite and the charity Kalayaan.



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What do you think - is this a good idea or do you think it will put these workers at risk ?

 

[Rapunzel]

Of course they should be allowed to change jobs and move households, just as long as they inform the immigration department.



It's the illegals and the ones who drop under the radar once their visa expires who should be cracked down on!

 

[Chatsie]

How many of them 'do' inform the immigration department though ?



I do think it's wrong to force them to stay with unsuitable employers though.

If they are in the country legally, they should be protected by the law and

allowed the same rights as other workers.