Online Aupair Agency

Is it necessary to have a licence prior starting an online AUPAIR AGENCY? I would like to know the rules in Texas (USA) and France. Thanks In Advance.

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Yes...i will get somebody to post other info here...

Check the link below for more info...

http://www.aupairconnect.com/visa.asp



USA
USA has an official au pair program that is run by six government designated agencies. By law, only these government approved agencies can bring au pairs from overseas on a J-1 visa. Au pair applies for a J-1 visa at the US embassy or consulate. This visa is valid for 1 year. You can find the list of the agencies and the contact information below. You can also find a great deal of information about the aupair program at the web site of US Department of State.

Click the link below to see the au pair information on the US Department of State web site.

What You Need to Know About the Au Pair Program
http://exchanges.state.gov/education...r_brochure.htm


General Conditions for the Au Pair:

1. Au pair must be between the ages of 18-26.

2. Au pair must be unmarried.

3. Au pair must have a driving licence.

4. Au pair should not have any criminal record.

5. Au pair should have 200 hours of childcare experience.

6. Au pair should have a high school diploma.

7. Au pair can not repeat the program second time.

8. Au pair must make a 12 month commitment to the program.

9. Au pair must understand and speak English.


General Conditions for the Host Family:

1. Be US citizens or legal permenant residents

2. Provide a private room and meals for the au pair.

3. Make sure au pair's work hours do not exceed 45 hours perr week.

4. Make sure au pair has at least 1 full weekend of every month.

5. Provide $139.00 per week as the au pair's stipend.

6. Provide 2 weeks of paid vacation.

The benefit of using AupairConnect.com is to speed up the process and pick the perfect au pair for your family. Agencies will not offer families several candidates to choose from. We have thousands of au pairs in our system and the families have a chance to interview as many candidates as they wish.

Agency fees are about $5000-6000 and they can give you a discount for finding your au pair on your own through AupairConnect.com. Au pair receives $139 a week pocket money for up to 45 hours of work. Educational assistance of $500 is often required as au pairs need to attend some classes while here. The total cost of au pair for a year is around $13000 which is pretty normal compared to some of the other child care options. Families should put thought in to the value of hosting an au pair. With the right match, it can be a very rewarding experience for the entire family.


US Government Approved Au pair Agencies:

AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR
FOREIGN STUDY
9 West Broad St
Stamford, CT 06902
Phone: (203) 399-5000
Fax: (203) 399-5590

AUPAIRCARE
2226 Bush Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: (415) 434-8788
Phone: (800) 428-7247
Fax: (415) 616-0585

CULTURAL CARE AU PAIR
One Memorial Drive
Cambridge, MA 02142
Phone: (617) 619-1000
Phone: (800) 333-6056
Fax: (617) 619-1001

EURAUPAIR INTERCULTURAL
CHILD CARE PROGRAMS
250 North Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Phone: (949) 494-5500
Phone: (800) 333-3804
Fax: (949) 497-6235

EXPLORING CULTURAL AND
LEARNING/AU PAIR REGISTRY
6955 Union Park Center
Suite 100
Salt Lake City, UT 84047
Phone: (801) 255-7722
Phone: (800) 574-8889
Fax: (801) 255-7782

INTEREXCHANGE AU PAIR
161 Sixth Avenue - 13th Floor
New York, NY 10013
Phone: (212) 924-0446
Phone: (800) 287-2477
Fax: (212) 924-0575

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FRANCE
Au pair must be between 18 and 30 years old.
Applications for a long-stay visa should be submitted to the French embassy or consulate by the au pair for stays over 3 months. Au pair must have an employment contract with the host family called "Accord de placement au pair d'un stagiaire aide familiale". The contract can be obtained and must be signed by a "Direction Departementale de la Main d'Oeuvre Etrangere". This employment contract must be approved and signed in France before forwarding to the au pair.

Application Requirements

1. Passport signed and valid for a period of 6 months after the last day or stay plus one copy.

2. 2 long stay visa application forms completely and legibly filled out in French. Please print in black.

3. 2 passport size photographs glued on the form.

4. Au pair contract signed by a "DDTEFP" (Direction departementale du travail, de l'emploi et de la formation professionnelle) depending on the French family residence plus 1 copy.

5. Student ID or proof of studies.

6. Letter of admission from a French school plus 1 copy.

7. Visa fee by money order or certified check made out to "Consulate General of France". Cash is accepted only if you apply in person.

I don't have a perfect knowledge on it. But I think its mandatory to get it licensed.
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