Au Pair USA – don’t be illegal, get a J-1 visa!
As reported by the Berliner Zeitung, an au pair from Germany was refused entry to the US. The 19-year old wanted to visit her relatives and take a vacation in the United States for 4 months. The problem: The young lady messaged her second cousin via Facebook and mentioned, that she could look after the kids and […]
Should I visit a language school?
So there you are. In a foreign country, friends and family at home and some free time that you need to find some use for now. You can spend it at the gym, the mall or a café. But what about taking a really great language course or any other course that might be interesting […]
9 tips to find the perfect Host Family
Finding the right family can be tough. But fear not. We have 9 easy tips for you on how to find the perfect match online! 1. Let’s get started! So first you should register on AuPair.com, an online platform for host families and au pairs to find each other. Now you are a little bit […]
Which level of a language do I speak?
In order to give au pairs and host families an orientation of the educational system for languages we summerized the 6 different catagories of the European framework of languages below. In some countries it is required to have a certain language level so that the au pair may apply for a visa. Basic User is […]
The perfect photo for an application
How should an Au Pair application photo look like? A picture is worth a thousand words and that’s why it’s extremly important what kind of application pictures you’re uploading on your AuPair.com profile. It is also important that your pictures underline your personality and evoke a positive impression on your future host parents. In your pictures […]
Au Pair Visa – Do I Need One?
Preparing everything for your stay abroad can be confusing at times and information about the requirements for the au pair visa can be hard to acquire. Each country has different requirements, depending on the au pair’s citizenship. The following text will provide you with information about the requirements for the different countries. You can also […]
J-1 Visa for Au Pairs in the USA
Would you like to work as an Au Pair in the USA but you think it will be hard to get a visa? Do you think getting a visa is a long and exhausting process? Don’t worry! AuPair.com provides you all necessary info about the J-1 Visa in order to work as an Au Pair in […]
Au Pair Letter – Make a good impression
A guide to write the letter to your Host Family Here, we provide useful tips for writing the letter to your host family and the 5 most important do’s and don’t’s of your letter. The letter to your host family constitutes an important part of your au pair application. It is what host families are […]
Departure and Flights – Useful Tips or Au Pairs
On this site, you find information on what you need to consider before your departure, flight and travel. We have a summary of the most important points you should keep in mind, including questions about when to book the flight ticket, what you need to do prior to your departure, who pays for the travel […]
Au Pair gifts for the Host Family
Many au pairs worry about the gift for their host family. Here, you find tips and a list with ideas for the gift for your host family. What to keep in mind about the gift for your host family Ideas for the gift for your host family Ideas for the gift for the host […]
