AMERICAN AU PAIR PROGRAMME

The Au Pair programme is a cultural exchange opportunity allowing young people to

spend at least 12 months in the United States helping with childcare in a host family.

Participants will experience American customs, values, and culture, build relationships

with their host families, and create lasting memories and friendships.

• Free accommodation and meals with your host family
• At least 1.5 days off per week
• Weekly salary of US$195.75
• Maximum 45 work hours per week, with no more than 10 hours per day
• Two weeks of vacation per year
• Study grant of up to US$500 for courses in the USA
• Medical insurance
• Flight ticket included

• Aged between 18 and 26 years when starting the programme.
• Completion of secondary school.
• Criminal background check.
• Completion of a psychometric test.
• Three references (one related to childcare experience)

• Comprehensive advice on obtaining and organizing necessary documentation.
• Evaluation and orientation interviews.
• Job placement in the USA.
• Coordination, guidance, and assistance in the interview process.
• Arrangement of work permit (FORM DS-2019) from the USA.
• Management and payment of SEVIS fee (US$40).
• Guidance and assistance in completing all documentation.
• Assistance with DS-160 J1 visa application form and visa fee payment.
• Scheduling of the American embassy appointment.
• Medical insurance for the programme duration.
• American SIM card.
• Optional 30-day travel grace period in the USA.
• 24-hour emergency assistance in the USA.

Does not include:

• American Embassy J1 visa fee (185 US$).

STEP BY STEP REGISTRATION PROCESS

1. Fill out the online form on the website.
2. Participate in a virtual interview.
3. Attend an in-person interview at the Dublin office (required by the USA sponsor for work permits and Au Pair authorization).
4. Pay 295 euros to start the host family selection process.
5. Submit all the necessary documents.
6. GLOEX will arrange interviews with potential host families.
7. If you receive an offer, sign the employment contract.
8. Make a final payment of 300 euros.
9. Guidance and support to complete the J1 visa application form.
10. Assistance with travel preparation.