Direct Hire Helper Without Agency?

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DB1

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I would like to hire our new helper directly rather than process the paperwork through an expensive agency. However, I went to the Philippine Consulate today to have her contract notarized and they told me that direct hires must go through an agency...? Has anyone had a similar experience? I would prefer to do the processing myself, but Immigration insist on having the contract notarized first.....
 
I would use and angency regardless. They sort everything out, visa's, flights, insurance advice, etc. I can reccommend a good one if you need it. We found our helper on our own then selected an agency to use
 
Agency fees for a direct hire should be very reasonable. The agency I am using for a direct hire from the Philippines charges around $3,200 which includes medical testing abroad, consulate fee, visa fee AND the airline ticket. Insurance coverage for the contract is a separate fee.
 
Hello
could you please let me know which agency you used? i am 30 weeks pregnant and recently moved to HK. I am totally new to the whole process
Thank you so much in advance
 
I used Emrys for a direct hire - they were recommended by my previous helper. They were ok although I had to stay on their case to make sure things moved along. I haven't heard of any agency which is perfect though. Good luck.
 
I had a dreadful experience with Emrys this year, and my "direct hire" (bringing my present helper from Singapore when we moved from there altogether). SHe had to leave, as is the law, but instead of 4-6 weeks it took 11! They sat on my paperwork for 2 weeks then didn't pick it up so it was 5 weeks before immigration even saw it. SO we were waiting for her to get on a plane but the process had only just started. Avoid.
 
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