IAPO - Become an Au Pair in USA: Steps for Application and Placements

Au Pair in the USA

Steps for Application & Placement Procedure

You should apply at least 3 months before you wish to depart for America.

STEP 1: REQUEST A BROCHURE AND APPLICATION FORMS
Please click here to request a brochure and application forms. We will post them to you through our local partner in your country.

STEP 2: CONTACT OUR LOCAL PARTNER FOR AN INTERVIEW
Complete your application form as described in the brochure and call our local partner in your country for an interview.

STEP 3. IAPO LONDON UK RECEIVES YOUR APPLICATION
Our local partner sends your complete application with their interview report to IAPO London UK. Your application is reviewed in London and if it is approved, we send your application to our US partner organisation.

STEP 4. FAMILIES CALL YOU
Screened and approved host families gain access to au pair applications and home phone numbers to interview applicants by telephone. At least two telephone interviews are required before any match can be determined. Typically, qualified applicants are placed within three months, however, we cannot guarantee placement. We cannot arrange for you to be placed within a month.

STEP 5. THE MATCH IS MADE
If you accept a match, you will be asked to pay a refundable $500.00 program security deposit. Then you are mailed a complete host family application, DS-2019 form, insurance information, training itinerary, community profile and au pair manual.

STEP 6. VISA APPLICATION
You must schedule a visa interview with the nearest US Embassy for a J-1 non-immigrant visa. A $100.00 interview fee is required at the time of interview along with embassy documents and the DS-2019 form. The US Embassy decides whether your J-1 visa is issued or not. Depending on the Embassy, applicants are notified immediatly or take up to three weeks to inform applicants of the decision. If your visa is denied, the $500.00 Program Security Deposit is refunded to you.

STEP 7. TIME FOR DEPARTURE AND TRAINING
If your J-1 visa is approved, you will fly to the USA to participate in an intensive 32 hour training course about infant/child safety, development and the American Red Cross CPR certification. Transportation from the airport is provided. Lodging and most meals are provided during this time.

STEP 8. YOU MEET THE FAMILY
Once the training is complete, transportation to the new host family home is provided and an exciting year begins!! Local Community Representatives will assist the au pair all year.

APPLY NOW FOR A BROCHURE AND APPLICATION FORMS