SAFE AND LEGAL

Visa

We assist you in applying for an Exchange Visitor J-1 visa, which is the only legal way to work as an au pair in the US. You can be reassured that you are part of a program that is recognised by the US government and that you are working legally in America.

Just as well, because au pairs who enter the US without a J-1 visa risk deportation at any time and may not be allowed to return to the US for at least five years. Upon completion of a successful year, you have the option to extend your visa for an extra 6, 9 or 12 months.

Orientation

When you arrive in America, you attend a four-day Orientation program at a hotel near New York… More…

Insurance

You're automatically covered during your stay by our basic insurance plan which includes… More…

Travel Arrangements

Your travel arrangements to and from New York are taken care of as part of the package, with flights every month to New York to attend our Orientation & Training program prior to travelling onward to your host family.

Host Families

Our host families live in one of 180 cluster areas throughout the US and are personally interviewed by the local Community Counselor. Your family will provide you with your own room, all meals and access to transport for your weekly classes.

Click here to meet some of our families!

Local Support

Each cluster is supported by its own local Au Pair in America representative, known as… More…

Emergency Help

You have 24-hour, toll-free emergency phone access to our US office - plus your Community Counselor lives within 1 hours drive of you and your host family.