They come with hopes of learning about U.S. life and culture. They come with the aim of providing child care for American families. What tens of thousands of European nannies fail to come with, however, is proper work papers. Since Congress passed a new immigration bill last year, the flood of foreigners who enter the U.S. on tourist visas and then work illegally as live-in baby- sitters has slowed down. Immigration officials are conducting spot checks on the baggage of young female tourists for letters from families offering them work. If any such evidence is found, the would-be Mary Poppinses are...
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