The United States
While we are aware that many au pairs simply come to the States on a tourist visa, The United States authorizes ten agencies to administer the Au-pair program and procure the Au-pair J-1 visa. These agencies have program fees that range from $5,500 to $6,250 which typically include the Au-pair's health insurance, a background check and the au pair's round-trip airfare to and from New York.
People from almost all countries can become au pairs in the United
States. However, in order to legally become an au pair in the US it is
necessary for an individual to obtain a J1 Visa. In order to get this
visa, an au pair has to go through one of the government designated
au pair agencies. With this visa, au pairs may work for a family as an au
pair for 12 months and may apply to stay for an extra month in order to
travel round the US. However, after that time the au pair is expected to
return to their home country. Also, in order to work as an au pair in the
US, an au pair must produce a certificate of health, a certificate of good
conduct and experience in the field of child care.
For more information on being an au pair in the US the U.S Department of State has an au pair
brochure that is available to download. It is very informative and will
answer many of the questions you may have on the U.S au pair program.
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