What are the benefits of the Au Pair Program?
Through the Au Pair program, participants and host families take part in a mutually rewarding, intercultural opportunity. Participants can continue their education while experiencing everyday life with an American family, and hosts receive reliable and responsible childcare from individuals who become part of the family.
How to contact a sponsor of an au pair?
Among other prohibitions, no sponsor may threaten program termination, or otherwise retaliate against an au pair solely because he or she has instituted a complaint or taken action to gain assistance from an outside entity regarding a complaint. Au pairs can contact the State Department at any time via the hotline 1-866-283-9090 or at .
How much does host family have to pay for au pair?
The host family is required to provide (up to) the first $1,000 toward the cost of the Au Pair’s required academic course work. The State Department has activated a helpline to ensure the health and safety of its exchange participants, including au pairs.
How many hours can you work as an au pair?
Work hours: Childcare is limited to no more than 10 hours per day, and to a maximum of 45 hours per week. Childcare Experience: Provide up to 10 hours a day/45 hours a week of childcare.
How does an au pair in America visa work?
Au Pair in America has been designated by the U.S. Government as an Exchange Visitor Program, enabling participants to use the J-1 visa. The J-1 visa permits Au Pair in America participants to reside legally in the United States for 12 months while caring for children in a program-approved host family.
Who is covered by the J-1 visa program?
It applies to J-1 visa applicants participating in the intern, trainee, teacher, camp counselor, au pair, or summer work travel programs; and any spouses or children of covered applicants applying for J-2 visas.
Why do I need a J-1 exchange visa?
Because the underlying purpose of the J-1 exchange visitor category is to share experiences and ideas in the home country, J-1 visa applicants must come to the United States intending to depart when they complete the program.
What happens if you leave Au Pair Program early?
Participants who leave the program early and remain in the United States are in breach of visa regulations. If this happens, Au Pair in America notifies the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and The Department of State.
What can I do with a j 1 visa?
Programs. The J-1 Visa provides countless opportunities for international candidates looking to travel and gain experience in the United States. The multifaceted programs enable foreign nationals to come to the U.S. to teach, study, conduct research, demonstrate special skills or receive on the job training for periods ranging from a few weeks…
Through the Au Pair program, participants and host families take part in a mutually rewarding, intercultural opportunity. Participants can continue their education while experiencing everyday life with an American family, and hosts receive reliable and responsible childcare from individuals who become part of the family.
Among other prohibitions, no sponsor may threaten program termination, or otherwise retaliate against an au pair solely because he or she has instituted a complaint or taken action to gain assistance from an outside entity regarding a complaint. Au pairs can contact the State Department at any time via the hotline 1-866-283-9090 or at .
The host family is required to provide (up to) the first $1,000 toward the cost of the Au Pair’s required academic course work. The State Department has activated a helpline to ensure the health and safety of its exchange participants, including au pairs.
Work hours: Childcare is limited to no more than 10 hours per day, and to a maximum of 45 hours per week. Childcare Experience: Provide up to 10 hours a day/45 hours a week of childcare.