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Thanks for your interest in Agent Au Pair, the world’s most innovative au pair program. If you love an adventure and are great with children, Agent Au Pair is right for you. Au Pair applicants must meet all of the U.S. Department of State requirements to be qualified for the au pair program.

1. Complete Your Application

Start your online application, gather your documents and record your application video. Make sure to put a lot of time into this step- a strong application will help you to match more quickly.

Non-native English speaking applicants start their journey with the iTEP English test to ensure that your language skills are strong enough to successfully participate in the au pair program.

2. Interviewing and Matching

Once your application is online you will start to get interviews. How quickly & how many interviews you get, will depend on many factors. Once you found a match, accept the family’s invitation in the system.

Once you match with a host family, Agent Au Pair gives you the opportunity to use the FLOW Speak App for one month, at no cost cost to you, to help you improve and build confidence in your English speaking.

3. Visa Application Process

Once matched, you will receive the documents to start the visa process. Pay your visa fees & complete your visa application. Attend your appointment & get your visa issued.

4. Training, Travel & Arrival

Once your visa is approved, Agent Au Pair will start to plan your travel to the US. Make sure to complete the pre-departure training before you depart. You will travel directly to your host family’s home and will attend the 3 days of virtual training school from your host family’s home.

5. Your Au Pair Program

Experience cultural immersion, live with carefully selected family, care for children, and learn about the culture and customs of America.

Requirements to become an au pair with Agent Au Pair:

  • Between the ages of 18 and 26
  • Be available for a 12 month cultural exchange program
  • Have at least 500 hours of previous childcare experience
  • Have good English language skills
  • Be a secondary school graduate or equivalent
  • Be in good health and have no criminal record
  • Have a driver’s license
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FAQ

How much are the Au Pair fees?

Program fees to become an au pair in the USA range from $600 USD to $2,000 USD. This includes application and document processing in their home country, consultation and assistance when interviewing with families, matching services and Visa application advice and assistance. Our international partner agents charge fees according to their individual policies and procedures. Each agent and country sets their fees based on a number of criteria, which may include local market conditions, supply and demand, and other economic and cultural criteria.

Can I stay in the USA shorter or longer than 12 months?

 

The Au Pair Program has a minimum of 12 months, so individuals are not allowed to come to the United States on the au pair program and stay less than 12 months. Individuals have the option of staying longer than 12 months by extending their au pair program with the same host family or a new host family. Au pairs have the option to extend for 3, 6, or 12 months.

 

What's Included in the Host Family Fees for Au Pairs?

  • Application and document processing in the home country
  • An educational allowance up to $500 (TutorCare $1,000)
  • A 30 day travel period after successful completion of your program
  • Consultation and assistance when interviewing with families
  • Exclusive access to Renzulli Learning
  • Health Insurance
  • Local support from a Local Coordinator
  • Matching services
  • Minimum weekly stipend of $195.75 (Au Pair Pro $265, TutorCare $146.81)
  • Red Cross Safety and CPR Instruction
  • Return travel arrangements upon the successful completion of the program
  • Transportation from the airport to hotel in New Haven, CT.
  • Transportation instructions to your host family
  • Travel arrangements to the United States
  • Visa application advice and assistance
  • 24 Hour Emergency hotline
  • 3 day Au Pair Orientation with au pairs from other countries

Possible Additional Costs

  • Any additional educational component overages
  • Any instructional driving lessons
  • Possible luggage fees for all flights
  • SEVIS Fee and the Embassy Fee are not included in the Au Pair Fees
  • Travel expenses to your interview and home-country airfair
  • Obtaining required documents

How long will it take before I match with a family and come to the USA?

Agent Au Pair recommends applying as soon as you have committed to participating in the au pair program. It takes roughly 3 to 4 weeks to complete your application – including gathering all your necessary documents.

Once you complete your application, the amount of time depends on when you apply and when you’re able to come to the United States. Many au pairs receive interview requests from potential host families within the first month. However, it can take between 1 – 6 months to be matched with the right family.

 

Can I apply without a driver's license?

Yes, you may start to apply even if you do not have a driver’s license yet. However, we can only place your application online in our matching pool once you have obtained your license. If you are a direct placement (have already found a host family) and they do not need you to drive, we might be able to still work with you. Please contact us for more information. Note: if you are a direct placement without a license and you need to change host families, you might have a difficult time finding a new host family without a driver’s license. Therefore, we strongly recommend obtaining a license first, before applying.