Who qualifies
to be an au pair?
誰有資格參加Au Pair USA美國安親褓姆計劃？
A
Applicants
must be between the ages of 18 and 26. Applicants
must provide two childcare references, one character
reference, a medical report and a police clearance
report. In addition, applicants must be interviewed
in English, complete a personality profile test
and show proof of secondary school education.
18至26歲身心健康的青年男女， 必須要提出照顧過孩童的推薦信2封、 品格優良推薦信一封、體檢報告及良民證，
另外， 還需通過英文面試， 完成性向測驗及高中職以上學歷。
Q
Do the au pairs have
medical insurance while in the United States?
美國安親褓姆學員在美國是否有醫療保險？
A
Yes. Part of your Program
Share Fee and part of the host family's Program
Fee covers the cost
是的。由Au Pair USA美國安親褓姆計劃和美國接待家庭計畫費用支付。
Q
What are the au pair's
responsibilities?
Au Pair USA美國安親褓姆的責任為何？
A
Up to 45 hours per
week of caring for the children, including preparing
meals and packing lunches, bathing, cleaning play
area, children's laundry and making beds. Au pairs
are also expected to clean up after themselves and
behave as an extended member of the host family.
每週需提供45小時的兒童照顧， 包含備簡單的早、午餐， 幫小朋友洗澡， 清理遊戲區， 清洗整理兒童衣物，
整理床舖， Au Pair也會被視為家庭的一份子， 所以需要打掃自己房間。
Q
How much are the au
pairs paid?
Au Pair USA美國安親褓姆的薪資如何？
A
Currently about $140
per week plus room, board and up to $500 toward
6 credits at an accredited educational institution.
目前每週薪資(生活津貼) $140美元， 提供你免費食宿， 學員必須選修至少6個學分或相等條件的課程，
由500美元的教育基金所支付。
Q
How long is the Au Pair
USA program?
Au Pair USA美國安親褓姆計劃為期多久？
A
The program lasts for
1 year. An extension option is available for an
additional 6, 9 or 12 months if agreed upon by the
au pair and the host family. Extensions must also
be approved by the U.S. Department of State. See
our Extension Program (link to Au Pair Extension
Program page) for more information.
Au Pair USA美國安親褓姆計劃時間為1年， 如果你是參加12個月Au Pair USA美國安親褓姆計劃的學員，
在學員和家庭雙方同意的原則下， 計畫結束後可以選擇再延長計畫6、9或12個月。
Q
How long can an au pair
stay in the United States after completing their
time with a host family?
Au Pair USA美國安親褓姆計劃結束後， 可以在美國境內停留多久？
A
After the au pair successfully
completes their time with their host family, au
pairs may stay in the United States on the J-1 visa
for 1 more month of travel. Au pairs may not work
during the travel period.�
當你完成Au Pair USA美國安親褓姆計劃後， 可以持有效的J-1簽證在美國境內旅遊1個月。旅遊期間，
學員不可以工作。
Q
Do au pairs
clean the house or do other domestic duties?
安親褓姆需要清理房子或做其他家事嗎？
A
No.
The au pair is treated as an extended member of
the host family. Other than picking up after the
children, preparing snacks, lunches, children's
laundry and performing regular chores, it is not
acceptable for the au pair to clean the entire house,
do the family laundry or to regularly prepare meals
for the entire family.
不需要的！被視為美國家庭的一份子， 學員除了為孩童準備簡單的早、午餐，
陪孩童讀書和玩遊戲， 接送兒童上下學或參加課後活動， 輔導兒童課後家庭作業， 協助兒童房內的清潔整理，
清洗整理兒童衣物等相關工作外， 學員是不需要打掃整個家庭和洗全家的衣服， 也不需準備其他家人的餐點的。
Q
Are au pairs required
to take classes?
Au Pair USA美國安親褓姆必需上課進修嗎？
A
Yes. All au pairs on
J-1 Exchange Visitor visas must complete 6 credit
hours at an accredited educational institution.
Au Pair USA美國安親褓姆計劃學員必須選修至少6個學分或相等條件的課程。
Q
Is it necessary
for the au pair to drive a car?
Au Pair USA美國安親褓姆一定要開車嗎？
A
It is not
required by Au Pair USA, but almost all host families
require that their au pair be a safe and experienced
driver. If you are a good driver, it will be easier
for you to find a host family. In most American
cities it is necessary to drive.
Au Pair USA不要求學員一定要開車， 但是幾乎所有的住宿家庭都要求學員是一位有經驗的優良駕駛，
如果你是一位有經驗的優良駕駛， 會讓你更容易找到住宿家庭， 在美國， 幾乎所有的城市都必需開車。
Q
Does an au pair have
her/his own bedroom?
Au Pair USA美國安親褓姆有自己單獨的房間嗎？
A
Yes.
是的。
Q
Can an au pair do extra
work for extra money?
Au Pair USA美國安親褓姆可以另外打工賺錢嗎？
A
No.
This would be a violation
of the visa.
不行！這是違返J-1簽證的規定。
Q
Can the au pair travel?
Au Pair USA美國安親褓姆計劃學員可以旅行嗎？
A
Yes. Au pairs may travel
freely within the United States. The J-1 Exchange
Visitor visa allows a 13th month for additional
travel in the United States after completion of
the au pair program year. If traveling out of the
United States with the host family, the au pair
must research and comply with the specific visa
rules and regulations of the destination country
prior to departure. An au pair must carry her/his
DS2019 form at all times.
可以的。Au Pair USA學員可以自由在美國境內旅行， 在計畫完成後， 有一個月的時間， 可以持有效的J-1簽證在美國境內旅遊1個月。
假如學員要同住宿家庭出國到美國境外， 在出發前， 必需要先查明有關他國之簽證法令， 此時， 學員必需隨身攜帶DS2019表格。
