Requirements and costs of Au Pair USA


*   Visa service directly to the US Embassy - $ 94.30
*   Be between the ages of 18 and 26
*   You are single and no depended children
*   Have graduated from secondary school
*   Be proficient in English
*   To have 200 hours of recent documented
     infant care
*   Have verifiable childcare experience
*   Have passed a criminal background check
*   Pass personal interview
*   Be non smoker
*   Have a driving license
*   Enthusiastic to share customs and culture
     with an American family
*   Open-minded with a positive and adventurous
    attitude to complete a one year commitment


What you can expect
*   157,95 dollars a week (will increase in July 2008)
*   Tuition money 500 dollars
*   Room and board
*   Automobile insurance if they you have to drive
*    International flight ticket to Washington D.C
*   Three day orientation in Washington D.C
    ( with first aid and CRP training )
*   Domestic flight to local area of host family
*   Local coordinator who arranges monthly meetings
    and will help with getting driver´s license, getting
    a social security card and other practical matters
*   Medical and Travel Insurance
*   ISIC Card
*   Travel discounts
*   Return flight