Costs and Benefits
Rated the best au pair sponsor agency, providing exceptional quality of care to our au pairs.
Benefits of the AuPairCare Advantage
Our reputation is built on top quality service and benefits.
Higher Weekly Stipend
Earn a higher minimum weekly stipend than most agencies
AuPairCare Connect NYC
Experience New York City, connect with other au pairs, and create friendships before meeting your host family
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AuPairCare Advance can help jumpstart your post au pair program career with:
Safety and Support
At AuPairCare, your safety and well-being are at the heart of everything we do.
Contractual Benefits
* The US Department of State determines the minimum amount of weekly pocket money for childcare by au pairs. The calculation is based on the federal minimum wage after deduction of 40% for food and lodging. The host family and au pair are free to agree a higher compensation than the legally stipulated minimum.
Flexible Flights
Your flight is covered to the US, including connecting flights from New York to the host family, and flexible return flight to your home country upon successful completion of the program
Visa
Your DS-2019 form and SEVIS fee will be covered. You will only need to pay the local visa application and processing fee when applying for your J-1 visa
Insurance
Your travel and accident insurance package is covered for the length of your program, including liability insurance during working hours
Extras
Certificate of successful participation, optional one-time extension of the au pair stay for 6, 9, or 12 months, and USD $250 to $500 college tuition to earn 3 or 6 credits (depending on length of extension)
Competitive pricing
Top quality service at a reasonable price.
The cost to join the au pair program varies by country, but you can expect to pay a fee between USD $240 - $2,500 which covers application processing, English testing and interviews, DisC personality assessment, and J-1 Visa preparation. No portion of that fee is used to pay for the costs of the international airfare of domestic U.S. transportation. Once you begin your application, you will be contacted by a knowledgeable AuPairCare representative in your country who will provide you with more detailed information about program costs.
You will also need to plan on a few additional costs that are not included in the program, such as Visa charges (USD $185), transportation to/from your personal interview and Embassy appointment, any fees incurred for acquiring a basic police check, medical records, international driving license or a passport.
A few fees and expenses will be covered by you. These additional costs include:
Connect with other au pairs on arrival
It might feel like a big move, but you're not alone. Meet new au pair friends from around the world and explore New York City! Then continue on to your host family to start your program
Expand your world with family and friendships from around the globe
We are passionate about making the world a smaller place by building cultural understanding and friendships across borders
