Much is made of the 'special relationship' between Britain and the United States. When it comes to going to war we are supposedly the staunchest of allies, and we appear joined at the hip on many other issues. So when British nannies hear about prospects of earning up to $700 a week and enjoying a glamorous lifestyle looking after the children of wealthy American families who would treasure their very own Mary Poppins, getting there should be just a formality, surely?
Wrong. Finding work as a nanny legally in the US is almost impossible, because of the country's strict visa and employment regulations (see box).
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