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PROGRAM · WORK & TRAVEL

Au Pair USA

Live for a year with a host family in the United States, help care for their children and get to know the American way of life up close. With a J-1 visa, extendable by 6, 9 or 12 months.

AGE
19 to 24 years old
ENGLISH
Intermediate (B1)
DURATION
12 months, extendable
VISA
J-1

DESTINATIONS

Where will you be?

Interlatina works with families all over the United States, mainly on the East and West Coasts, and also in Texas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri and Illinois. Most live in residential areas near big cities, and you will always have your own room.

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COMMON ROLES

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Specific tasks and schedules are agreed with each family.

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Preparing meals for the children

Taking them to and from school and activities

Joining them in play and outings

Helping with their routines and homework

Keeping their spaces organized

Other childcare-related activities

WHAT IS INCLUDED

Our support

  • 32-hour online training before you travel
  • 2-day seminar in New York on arrival, in English and with au pairs from around the world
  • Higher weekly stipend for au pairs
  • Airfare paid by the host family

REQUIREMENTS

Do you meet the requirements?

Be between 19 and 24 years old. Ideal if you want to bond with an American family and greatly improve your English. Only 5% of families hire male au pairs.

Completed high school and solid English: good spoken English, intermediate or B1, so you can communicate with families during the selection interviews.

Experience caring for children in the last 5 years, between 300 and 500 hours, and 2 references from families you have worked for. Interest in caring for children under 2 is a big plus!

A driver's license held for at least one year and experience driving cars in your home country.

Know how to cook and manage independently, mainly to prepare the children's meals.

Be in good health.

Complete the interview and evaluation process, and show a genuine interest in sharing your culture, getting to know American culture and returning home after the experience.

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PROCESS

From “yes” to your destination

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  1. You apply

    We get to know your profile, answer your questions and help you choose the program that best fits your goals.

  2. We find your program

    We support your application and coordinate with the sponsor and the families.

  3. You prepare your documents

    We guide you through the required documents, interview preparation and the visa process.

  4. Your experience begins

    You travel to your destination to start your experience, with support throughout your stay.

OUR PARTNERS

Sponsor logo · Wimbledon School of English · Paper
Sponsor logo · Partner Agency English UK · Paper
Sponsor logo · Cultural Homestay International · Paper
Sponsor logo · Nacel Open Door · Paper
Sponsor logo · Wise Foundation · Paper
Sponsor logo · Jenza IENA Group · Paper
Sponsor logo · Envisage Global Insurance · Paper
Sponsor logo · Quality English · Paper
Sponsor logo · Centre of English Studies · Paper
Sponsor logo · Spirit Cultural Exchange · Paper
Sponsor logo · International Center for Language Studies · Paper
Sponsor logo · Kiwi English Academy · Paper
Sponsor logo · InterExchange · Paper
Sponsor logo · ARSAA · Paper
Sponsor logo · International Association of Language Centres · Paper
Sponsor logo · ICEF · Paper
Sponsor logo · English in Totnes · Paper
Sponsor logo · Plus ED · Paper
Sponsor logo · International Educational Exchange · Paper
Sponsor logo · United Studies · Paper
Sponsor logo · Spintax Tax USA · Paper
Sponsor logo · Celtic English Academy · Paper
Sponsor logo · Language Studies International · Paper

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know before traveling

They welcome you into a comfortable home, with many activities and places to discover in the community. Some facts: 40% have 3 or more children; 55% need experience with children under 2; 70% have a dog or a cat; 90% need you to drive; 5% hire male au pairs and 10% are single-parent families.

A weekly stipend. You also live with the family in a private room, get all your meals and up to USD 500 a year towards language courses or any course you like.

Up to 45 hours a week, with a maximum of 10 hours a day. Specific tasks and schedules are agreed with each family.

You will have time to meet friends, explore your community, take classes or rest. Program rules guarantee at least a day and a half off per week, at least one full weekend off per month and at least two weeks of paid vacation per year.

The host family, both from your home country to New York and the domestic flight to your final destination.

Yes. The program lasts at least 12 months and can be extended by 6, 9 or 12 more months.

If two years have passed since you returned and you are under 26, you can do the program again.

Yes. It is mandatory for everyone who travels and is filed before April each year (the US tax year), with the W-2 form issued by your employer. It is important to do it right and read the information carefully to fill in the form when you arrive in the United States. Interlatina offers the filing as a separate service.

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