The Au Pair Alternative

The Vassell Law Group Immigration PodCast

Balancing quality childcare and a career has become a real dilemma in the United States. Juggling activities, sports and taking care of our kids’ intermittent medical needs, has become unsustainable for even 2 parent homes.

In this podcast, we discuss how proper planning can help families succeed in hiring a nanny from abroad, and/or keep their au pair after the maximum time allowance through a cultural exchange program. The Au Pair J-1 cultural exchange program provides temporary nannies for a one-to-two-year period. Au Pairs are limited by age and visa. After age 26, they are no longer eligible for the program