Presidential Proclamation Suspends Au Pair Visas, BUT…
---- UPDATE AS OF 10/12/2020 ---- Preliminary Injunction Issued On October 1, 2020 a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against the June 22, 2020 Presidential Proclamation 10052 suspending J1 Visas. On October 9,2020 the State Department confirmed the scope of the injunction applies to named plaintiffs only. Go Au Pair is not a
Co-Winners: Gieseke Family and Au Pair Hendry
A Loving Experience that Changed My World My journey with my host family started a long time before I become their Au Pair. I was friends with their 2 last Au Pairs and started to get to know the Gieseke family through them. My host mom being the generous
Co-Winners: Gerzon Family and Au Pair Yuliia
My Host Family is a Blessing Hi, dear reader! Since you are reading this, you probably know what this is all about. Is it about being an Au Pair? Yes. Is it about challenges or struggles? Yes! Is it about being all by myself and feeling like no one
Runners-Up: Ford Family and Au Pair Ana
I Have the Best Host Family in the World! I was initially nervous about becoming an AuPair but was excited about a new opportunity. Upon arriving in Pasadena with my new host family, there were three main goals I wanted to accomplish for myself. The first goal was to
10 Reasons Families Love Their Male Au Pairs
I know, I know. You might be looking at this post title thinking, "Wait, can guys be Au Pairs?" Why, yes, actually. Not only are there male nannies and Au Pairs, but male Au Pairs can be some of the sweetest childcare providers you've ever seen. A male Au
Memorable Gifts for Your Host Family
Thanking Your Host Family After the COVID-19 Pandemic Au Pairs and Host Families have been coming together like never before due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We have heard wonderful stories of Au Pairs going above and beyond for their Host Families, and Host Families being a huge support