Terms & conditions

Welcome to ABC Au Pair. These Terms and Conditions apply to your use of our website and to the services we provide to au pair applicants. By using our website or applying through ABC Au Pair, you agree to these terms.

1. Definitions

• "ABC Au Pair," "we," "our," or "us" refers to ABC Au Pair.
• "Applicant," "you," or "your" refers to the person using our website or applying for the au pair program through us.
• "Services" means the guidance, application support, matching support, visa guidance and preparation we provide.
• "Sponsor organization" means the U.S. au pair agency designated by the U.S. Department of State that sponsors the au pair program.

2. Our services

ABC Au Pair helps young adults from the Caribbean prepare for and take part in the U.S. Au Pair Program. Our services include application review and document processing, guidance throughout the application process, preparation for host family interviews, access to the host family matching process, support throughout matching and placement, guidance with the J-1 visa application process, and pre-departure preparation and program support.

3. Eligibility

To take part in the au pair program, you must meet the requirements set by the U.S. Department of State and the sponsor organization. These include being between 18 and 26 years old when you arrive in the United States, having the required childcare experience, a minimum B1 level of English and a secondary school diploma or equivalent, being in good health and having no criminal record. The full requirements are explained in our FAQ and during your application.

4. Your responsibilities

You agree to provide information and documents that are accurate, complete and truthful, and to keep us informed of any changes. Providing false or misleading information may lead to your application being stopped.

5. Program fee and additional costs

The ABC Au Pair program fee is $1,499 USD. Before you commit to the program, you will receive clear information about the fee, how and when it is paid, and the costs you are responsible for. Costs that are not included in the program fee, such as U.S. visa and SEVIS fees, document costs, and travel within your home country, are your own responsibility.

6. Matching and visa decisions

We guide and support you throughout the process, but we cannot guarantee that you will be matched with a host family or that a visa will be granted. Matching decisions are made by host families and the sponsor organization, and visa decisions are made by the U.S. government.

7. Sponsor organization rules

During the au pair program, the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of State and the sponsor organization apply. You agree to follow these rules throughout your program.

8. Website use and intellectual property

All content on this website, including text, images and logos, belongs to ABC Au Pair or is used with permission. You may not copy or reuse it without our written consent, and you must not use the website for unlawful purposes.

9. Limitation of liability

To the extent permitted by law, ABC Au Pair is not liable for indirect or consequential damages arising from the use of our website or services, or for decisions made by host families, the sponsor organization or government authorities.

10. Privacy

How we handle your personal information is explained in our Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page, with the date it was last updated.

12. Contact us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at info@abcaupair.com or via WhatsApp at 1-716-344-3154.