EXCHANGE VISAS TO THE UNITED STATES

AU PAIR EXCHANGE (J-1) VISA

The Au Pair exchange program provides young foreigners the opportunity to study child care, safety and development while working for an American family and providing child care services. The applicant must apply to a sponsoring organization, which will then train the applicant and match the applicant to an American family to engage in hands-on experience.

The sponsor must train the applicant in child development for a minimum of 8 hours and child safety for a minimum of 24 hours prior to the placement. The applicant must complete at least 6 hours of academic work at an accredited US post-secondary school. The applicant must also work with the Host Family for a minimum of 10 hours per day and a maximum of 45 hours per week.

DO I QUALIFY FOR AN AU PAIR EXCHANGE VISA (J-1) TO THE US?

Our Free Visa Eligibility Assessment is designed to instantly determine if you are eligible to apply for an Au Pair Exchange (J-1) Visa to the US. This assessment uses the criteria set by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

AU PAIR EXCHANGE VISA (J-1) BASIC REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for an Exchange visa under the Au Pair program, the applicant must be a foreign secondary school graduate between the ages of 18 and 26, be proficient in English and have previous childcare experience. Before applying for the visa, the applicant must find a sponsoring organization and meet the qualifications of the sponsor. The sponsor will then select an American family residing in the United States, for which the applicant will provide child care services. The sponsor will also train the applicant in child safety and child development. Finally, applicants may be required to meet certain health and character requirements.

AU PAIR EXCHANGE VISA (J-1) ENTITLEMENTS

An Exchange visa holder participating in an Au Pair program is entitled to remain in the United States for up to 12 months, provided the au pair continues working for the host family. The au pair may travel throughout the United States and study at a post-secondary university. Au pairs have the opportunity to experience American life and the everyday life of an American family while enhancing their childcare skills and capabilities.

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