Au Pair USA Extension Program

Au Pair USA’s Extension Program is a great way to extend the dependable flexible childcare your au pair has been providing for up to 24 months.  Your children will enjoy the consistent care and attention they become accustomed to.  As a host parent you’ll enjoy the peace of mind that comes from knowing and trusting your childcare provider. You’ll also enjoy significant savings with our reduced Extension Program fees.  

Program details:

  • Au pairs can extend one time for 6, 9, or 12 additional months
  • Au pairs continue to receive the same weekly stipend of $195.75 for up to 45 hours of childcare
  • Au pairs receive vacation time as outlined in the Host Family Agreement
  • Au pairs will continue their educational requirements as set forth by the US Department of State and receive $250 educational stipend according to the schedule below

Extension Program Costs

When you extend your au pair’s stay by 6, 9, or 12 months, you enjoy further savings. You still pay the weekly stipend and educational supplement, but your program fees are reduced.

Extension PeriodProgram CostEducational StipendAu Pair’s Earned Vacation Time

6 Months

$2,990

Up to $250

1 week

9 Months

$4,110

Up to $500

1.5 weeks

12 Months

$4,990

Up to $500

2 weeks

 

How to apply

If your family is interested in an extension program, you will need to download the Extension Application and fill in the Host Family section. Your au pair will have to fill in the Au Pair section and submit proof that she has completed the educational requirements. We must receive the applications and educational documentation at least 40 days before the extension period will begin. The U.S. Department of State must approve the request, so it’s important to adhere to these deadlines.
Download the extension application. [PDF]

Traveling Outside the US During an Extension

Au pairs who wish to travel outside the US during their approved extension period would have to acquire a new J-1 visa in order to return to the US.  To acquire a new J-1 visa the au pair would have to apply to an American Embassy or Consulate outside the US.  When applying for any visa, there is always a risk that the request may be denied. In such cases, the au pair would not be able to re-enter the US. We welcome you to call us for more information about this topic.

Continuing Education Opportunities

During the extension period, au pairs are required to complete additional educational requirements as part of their program. For a 6 month extension, au pairs must complete 3 credit hours of classes at an accredited post-secondary academic institution and will receive a $250 educational stipend form their host family to put toward the cost of meeting these requirements.  For a 9 month extension, au pairs must complete 6 credit hours of classes at an accredited post-secondary academic institution and will receive a $500 educational stipend form their host family to put toward the cost of meeting these requirements. For a 12 month extension, au pairs must complete 6 credit hours of classes at an accredited post-secondary academic institution and will receive a $500 educational stipend form their host family to put toward the cost of meeting these requirements.