American Au Pairs in the UK

[julesh]

Hi guys

A complete long shot but does anyone know if American Au pairs are allowed to come and work in the UK ? I have a feeling the rules have changed and the US are not participating in the Au Pair scheme?

Any advice would be very welcome!

Thanks

[snowboarder]

The US were never part of the au pair scheme, which was phased out in November 2008. There are a number of ways that a US national may work in the UK, depending on their circumstances. For example, if they are currently studying for a degree in the US, or have just completed a degree in the US, they may be eligible to come to the UK to work for two years under the BUNAC scheme.

I hope that helps. To advise further, I would need to know more about her personal circumstances.

Mr Snowboarder

[jac428]

I understood BUNAC only allowed Americans to work for up to six months.