Au Pair USA is pleased to offer tax information to host families and au pairs. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers au pairs to be employees of the host family for tax purposes. This means that au pairs are required to file a tax return....
While most au pairs don’t wish for a rematch, there are some situations where it may be the best option for both au pair and host family. A rematch is when either a host family or au pair (or both) feel it’s best to separate...
There’s a lot to think about when you’re living abroad as an au pair: your host family, your new neighborhood and home, the weather, the culture, the food, the travel. But not many au pairs give a lot of thought to what their medical coverage...
There are many tasks that you’ll take care of before arriving as an au pair in the USA, and one of them is the Au Pair Culture Project. The Culture Project is a personalized essay that you make for your host family to share about...
As part of the Department of State’s Au Pair Program regulations, au pairs are required to complete at least six semester hours of credit at an accredited post-secondary institution during their program year.
Being an au pair is an exciting time and comes with ups and downs just like any other experience. Sometimes there is hesitation to talk about culture shock and homesickness. Au pairs and host families need to learn about these emotions and work together for...
Being an au pair is an exciting time and comes with ups and downs just like any other experience. Sometimes there is hesitation to talk about culture shock and homesickness. Au pairs and host families need to learn about these emotions and work together for...
Educational Requirements As part of the J-1 Cultural Exchange Visa program, au pairs must complete 6 Credit Hours (or 60 contact hours) of classes to receive their completion certificate for the program. It is a valuable way for au pairs to get out into their...
Staying healthy With the cold weather and wanting to stay indoors, it is especially important for au pairs and families to strive to stay healthy! Bacteria and viruses are all around us like snowflakes. Here are some tips to keep your family from getting sick: Wash...
I’m excited to tell you that we have a new procedure for requesting a Completion Certificate. Au pairs who successfully completed their program are able to upload all of their documents online in one place. That means that you no longer need to mail, email...