PS: j'aurai 27 ans là, le 2 septembre 2009...
Partir au pair aux Etats-Unis après 27 ans: est ce vraiment possible?
by Lilcutetiger
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Salut à tous!
Je cherche desespérement des conseils et des bonnes adresses (d'agences) où je peux m'orienter parce que je souhaite vivement partir comme Au pair aux USA dès le mois de février 2010 (pour une année). Comme je l'ai lu sur plusieurs sites (Au pair in America etc...), l'âge maximal est 26 ans, mais ce que j'ai lu sur ce forum semble différent...Il paraît qu'on peut quand même partir malgré l'âge? Ah oui, j'oubliais, je suis Suisse et je vis à Genève, c'est peut être encore différent de la France...
Quelqu'un pourrait-il me donner svp une adresse avec une agence ou si vous avez d'autres idées, je vous en serais très reconnaissante.
Merci beaucoup!
PS: j'aurai 27 ans là, le 2 septembre 2009...
PS: j'aurai 27 ans là, le 2 septembre 2009...
LILCUTETIGER
Bonjour, il est vrai que jeune fille au pair au dessus de 26 ans c'est peu courant, et le soupcon de vouloir travailler sous cette dénomination vient
a l'esprit de tout officier de l'immigration. Par contre il existe peut etre l'équivalent pour aider des personnes agées.
"Conditions inscrites dans le règlement du Département d'Etat Américain
Citation: (d) Au pair selection. In addition to satisfying the requirements of §62.10(a), sponsors shall ensure that all participants in a designated au pair exchange program: (1) Are between the ages of 18 and 26; (2) Are a secondary school graduate, or equivalent; (3) Are proficient in spoken English; (4) Are capable of fully participating in the program as evidenced by the satisfactory completion of a physical; (5) Have been personally interviewed, in English, by an organizational representative who shall prepare a report of the interview which shall be provided to the host family; and (6) Have successfully passed a background investigation that includes verification of school, three, non-family related personal and employment references, a criminal background check or its recognized equivalent and a personality profile. Such personality profile will be based upon a psychometric test designed to measure differences in characteristics among applicants against those characteristics considered most important to successfully participate in the au pair program."
Je n’ai pas trouvé le texte exact, mais je te mets le lien du forum des au-pairs aux USA :
http://aupairauxusa.easyforum.fr/forum.htm
Le programme au pair étant géré par le gouvernement américain, je ne pense pas qu’il puisse y avoir des dérogations. Mais, peut-être qu’en passant les tests avant le 2 septembre…… A toi de voir avec les organismes.
Citation: (d) Au pair selection. In addition to satisfying the requirements of §62.10(a), sponsors shall ensure that all participants in a designated au pair exchange program: (1) Are between the ages of 18 and 26; (2) Are a secondary school graduate, or equivalent; (3) Are proficient in spoken English; (4) Are capable of fully participating in the program as evidenced by the satisfactory completion of a physical; (5) Have been personally interviewed, in English, by an organizational representative who shall prepare a report of the interview which shall be provided to the host family; and (6) Have successfully passed a background investigation that includes verification of school, three, non-family related personal and employment references, a criminal background check or its recognized equivalent and a personality profile. Such personality profile will be based upon a psychometric test designed to measure differences in characteristics among applicants against those characteristics considered most important to successfully participate in the au pair program."
Je n’ai pas trouvé le texte exact, mais je te mets le lien du forum des au-pairs aux USA :
http://aupairauxusa.easyforum.fr/forum.htm
Le programme au pair étant géré par le gouvernement américain, je ne pense pas qu’il puisse y avoir des dérogations. Mais, peut-être qu’en passant les tests avant le 2 septembre…… A toi de voir avec les organismes.
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Salut !
Je suis aussi une future au pair plus "âgée" que la plupart des candidates au pair, j'ai 25 ans. Et ô coincidence, je suis aussi de Genève ! J'ai le projet de partir en janvier 2010 et j'ai pris contact avec l'agence AU PAIR CARE qui a une antenne en Suisse (à Fribourg), voilà leur adresse: http://www.aupairusa.ch/
Concernant l'âge, tu peux te renseigner auprès de l'agence mais en effet l'âge limite pour les USA est 26 ans (tu peux fêter ton 27ème anniversairie là-bas d'après ce que j'ai lu). Est-ce que tu veux vraiment partir aux USA ? Parce que je sais que pour d'autres pays ils sont moins stricts sur l'âge, par exemple au Royaume-Uni c'est maximum 30 ans.
Sinon ce serait sympa de se rencontrer, bavarder un peu de notre projet, s'aider dans les démarches, etc. ? Qu'en penses-tu ?
A bientôt et j'espère avoir été utile ! Ben
ps: si jamais voilà l'adresse d'un bon forum pour les futures-actuelles-anciennes filles au pair aux USA: http://aupairauxusa.easyforum.fr/index.htm
Je suis aussi une future au pair plus "âgée" que la plupart des candidates au pair, j'ai 25 ans. Et ô coincidence, je suis aussi de Genève ! J'ai le projet de partir en janvier 2010 et j'ai pris contact avec l'agence AU PAIR CARE qui a une antenne en Suisse (à Fribourg), voilà leur adresse: http://www.aupairusa.ch/
Concernant l'âge, tu peux te renseigner auprès de l'agence mais en effet l'âge limite pour les USA est 26 ans (tu peux fêter ton 27ème anniversairie là-bas d'après ce que j'ai lu). Est-ce que tu veux vraiment partir aux USA ? Parce que je sais que pour d'autres pays ils sont moins stricts sur l'âge, par exemple au Royaume-Uni c'est maximum 30 ans.
Sinon ce serait sympa de se rencontrer, bavarder un peu de notre projet, s'aider dans les démarches, etc. ? Qu'en penses-tu ?
A bientôt et j'espère avoir été utile ! Ben
ps: si jamais voilà l'adresse d'un bon forum pour les futures-actuelles-anciennes filles au pair aux USA: http://aupairauxusa.easyforum.fr/index.htm
Salut,
Merci pour ta réponse. C'est vrai que c'est peu courant, on m'a dit que le départ est possible jusqu'à la veille des 27 ans. Mais moi j'aurai déjà 27 la date à laquelle je veux partir:-(
Quelqu'un a til déjà fait l'expérience de partir après 27 ans? Si ou, merci de m'aider svp.
Au fait Eltopo, tu dis qu'il y a peut être des équivalents pour les personnes âgées, tu est ce que tu connais des programmes ou quelque chose ou je peux me renseigner?
Merci bcp!
LILCUTETIGER
pour ton cas la nomination peut être différente tu peux partir comme "Nanny" mais le job est le même
essaie de te procurer le "Fusac" parfois il y a des annonces d'agence qui recrute comme Nanny pour des familles américaines et qui peuvent t'aider ds tes démarches.
une amie qui habitait Paris à trouver une famille comme ça le salaire était de + 2000€ mais bien sur le boulot était à la hauteur, il fallait qu'elle est son permis de conduire sinon elle ne pouvait pas être prise.
elle m'a écrit une seule fois de là-bas, en me disant que "sa famille" n'était pas terrible car c'était une famille Koréenne un peu spéciale, mais je sais que sur place elle a trouvé une nouvelle famille franco Américaine et qu'elle était très heureuse mais depuis je n'ai plus de nouvelle , elle avait à l'époque 29 ans.
donc il ne faut pas se focaliser là dessus si tu es perspicace tu arriveras toujours à trouver.
bon courage😛
une amie qui habitait Paris à trouver une famille comme ça le salaire était de + 2000€ mais bien sur le boulot était à la hauteur, il fallait qu'elle est son permis de conduire sinon elle ne pouvait pas être prise.
elle m'a écrit une seule fois de là-bas, en me disant que "sa famille" n'était pas terrible car c'était une famille Koréenne un peu spéciale, mais je sais que sur place elle a trouvé une nouvelle famille franco Américaine et qu'elle était très heureuse mais depuis je n'ai plus de nouvelle , elle avait à l'époque 29 ans.
donc il ne faut pas se focaliser là dessus si tu es perspicace tu arriveras toujours à trouver.
bon courage😛
schawna
la réalité est beaucoup plus intéressante que ses rêves....
la réalité est beaucoup plus intéressante que ses rêves....
Juste une idée comme ça, as tu envisager de trouver par toi même un travail plutôt que par une association? Au moins plus de limite d'âge, et surtout pas d'association à payer avec ton travail...
As tu déjà de l'expérience dans le secteur de la garde des enfants ou la compagnie de personnes âgées? Si oui à mon avis ça vaut la peine de chercher un peu dans cette direction non?
As tu déjà de l'expérience dans le secteur de la garde des enfants ou la compagnie de personnes âgées? Si oui à mon avis ça vaut la peine de chercher un peu dans cette direction non?
as tu envisager de trouver par toi même un travail plutôt que par une association?
Pour avoir un visa, il faut passer par un organisme.
surtout pas d'association à payer avec ton travail...
Quand tu passes par un organisme, tu payes des frais d'inscription. Une fois sur place, tu ne payes plus rien. C'est la famille qui paye l'organisme.
Pour avoir un visa, il faut passer par un organisme.
surtout pas d'association à payer avec ton travail...
Quand tu passes par un organisme, tu payes des frais d'inscription. Une fois sur place, tu ne payes plus rien. C'est la famille qui paye l'organisme.
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Bonjour,
Oui c'est sûr que ça a l'air plus simple avec un organisme, mais si tu ne peux pas à cause de ton âge, peut-être qu'il est possible de trouver par toi même. Je ne sais pas comment ca marche, mais si tu trouve un employeur, je ne vois pas pourquoi tu n'aurais pas de visa... dans le cas où tu ne trouve aps de solution pour les plus de 26 ans...
La famille paie l'organisme... or cet argent aurait pu te revenir à toi, donc finalement c'est bien ton travail qui paie l'organisme c'est ca que je voulais dire...
Bonne chance, tiens nous au courant!!
Oui c'est sûr que ça a l'air plus simple avec un organisme, mais si tu ne peux pas à cause de ton âge, peut-être qu'il est possible de trouver par toi même. Je ne sais pas comment ca marche, mais si tu trouve un employeur, je ne vois pas pourquoi tu n'aurais pas de visa... dans le cas où tu ne trouve aps de solution pour les plus de 26 ans...
La famille paie l'organisme... or cet argent aurait pu te revenir à toi, donc finalement c'est bien ton travail qui paie l'organisme c'est ca que je voulais dire...
Bonne chance, tiens nous au courant!!
regarde sur le forum il y a une famille franco américaine qui propose un poste de fille au pair,
elle ne mentionne pas l'âge...tu as peut être tes chances, mais ne compte pas faire fortune, je ne sais pas
si tu es rémunéré, ils parlent de payer des cours d'anglais mais pas plus...
schawna
la réalité est beaucoup plus intéressante que ses rêves....
la réalité est beaucoup plus intéressante que ses rêves....
Oui c'est sûr que ça a l'air plus simple avec un organisme, mais si tu ne peux pas à cause de ton âge, peut-être qu'il est possible de trouver par toi même. Je ne sais pas comment ca marche, mais si tu trouve un employeur, je ne vois pas pourquoi tu n'aurais pas de visa...
Le problème c'est qu'il est obligatoire de passer par un organisme pour obtenir le visa J-1, qui est le visa pour aller travailler au pair...
Le problème c'est qu'il est obligatoire de passer par un organisme pour obtenir le visa J-1, qui est le visa pour aller travailler au pair...
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Coucou! Désolée, ça doit 1 an que je n'étais pas revenue sur ce site, du coup je n'avais pas vu ton message. Finalement, je suis partie NY pour tout à fait autre chose qu'au pair:-). D'ailleurs, je suis tjrs là, donc si jamais tu peux me contacter sans soucis. Et toi, tu as réussi à partir avec l'agence aupair de Fribourg?
A tout bientôt!
LILCUTETIGER
Salut, Salut !
Je viens de tomber sur ton post qui date déjà ;-) !
Je me posais la même question car j'ai 29 ans ! A l'époque, je suis déjà partie en tant que jeune fille au pair dans le Connecticut mais j'aimerai recommencer l'expérience ou autre chose !
Peux-tu me dire vers quoi finalement tu t'es dirigé pour te retrouver à NY ?
Merci bcp pour ta réponse !
Enjoy :-) !
Je viens de tomber sur ton post qui date déjà ;-) !
Je me posais la même question car j'ai 29 ans ! A l'époque, je suis déjà partie en tant que jeune fille au pair dans le Connecticut mais j'aimerai recommencer l'expérience ou autre chose !
Peux-tu me dire vers quoi finalement tu t'es dirigé pour te retrouver à NY ?
Merci bcp pour ta réponse !
Enjoy :-) !
Hey! Desolee j avais un peu deserte le site pdt kked tps.. finalement je suis partie a ny par l intermediare d une ong ki a sa base ici en suisse. Ensuite grace a ma boss j ai pu integre l onu pr un stage, c etait super! Je suis restee un an la bas, j adooore NY et y vivre c t juste hallucinant! Si tu as l occasion de partir, fonce! Et si je peux aider pr des conseils, adresses etc, n hesites pas!
Bonne chance
LILCUTETIGER
Hey! Desolee j avais un peu deserte le site pdt kked tps.. finalement je suis partie a ny par l intermediare d une ong ki a sa base ici en suisse. Ensuite grace a ma boss j ai pu integre l onu pr un stage, c etait super! Je suis restee un an la bas, j adooore NY et y vivre c t juste hallucinant! Si tu as l occasion de partir, fonce! Et si je peux aider pr des conseils, adresses etc, n hesites pas!
Bonne chance
coucou, je doute que tu repasse par ici, mais je tente ma chance... J'aurais souhaité savoir pourquoi tu t'es tournée vers une ïONG? Si la recherche a été compliqué? En fait j'aimerais connaître la parcours qui t'a menée à cette belle expérience...
coucou, je doute que tu repasse par ici, mais je tente ma chance... J'aurais souhaité savoir pourquoi tu t'es tournée vers une ïONG? Si la recherche a été compliqué? En fait j'aimerais connaître la parcours qui t'a menée à cette belle expérience...
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I’d love to hear about life in this region! We’re looking for a quiet spot close to the sea. Any recommendations? As for the paperwork, is it difficult to get everything official? Is finding housing tough in this area? What kind of guarantees are usually required? If any kind soul could shed some light on this, we’d really appreciate it! 🥺🏻
Thanks so much for your help and advice! ☺️
I'm looking for an au pair who'd like to come to Bournemouth in the south of England, and I'd love to know what the best websites are to find one, please.
Hi everyone,
I’d like to get some information about my eligibility for the DV Lottery.
About my background: • I earned a *Bac Pro* through VAE (*Validation des Acquis de l’Expérience*), issued by the *Éducation nationale*. • I also have a professional certification as a *Conseiller en Insertion* (Employment Counselor), issued by the Ministry of Labor. • Altogether, this adds up to a *Bac+2* level.
I’d like to know if this level qualifies me to apply for the DV Lottery.
Regarding my work experience: • I work as an *Employment Counselor*. • I checked on O*Net Online for the classification: Job Zone 4, SVP Range: 7.0 – <8.0. • I only have one year of experience, but I handle similar tasks in business creation.
So my question is: can I apply for the DV Lottery despite my relatively short experience, given that my job falls under Job Zone 4?
Thanks in advance for your answers and advice! !
I’d like to get some information about my eligibility for the DV Lottery.
About my background: • I earned a *Bac Pro* through VAE (*Validation des Acquis de l’Expérience*), issued by the *Éducation nationale*. • I also have a professional certification as a *Conseiller en Insertion* (Employment Counselor), issued by the Ministry of Labor. • Altogether, this adds up to a *Bac+2* level.
I’d like to know if this level qualifies me to apply for the DV Lottery.
Regarding my work experience: • I work as an *Employment Counselor*. • I checked on O*Net Online for the classification: Job Zone 4, SVP Range: 7.0 – <8.0. • I only have one year of experience, but I handle similar tasks in business creation.
So my question is: can I apply for the DV Lottery despite my relatively short experience, given that my job falls under Job Zone 4?
Thanks in advance for your answers and advice! !
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for info on villages around Aix, like Fuveau, Bouc-Bel-Air, or even Éguilles and Venelles? We’re a couple with a child living in the Paris region, and I’ll be relocating to Aix-en-Provence in spring 2026. We’d love to swap our apartment for a house with a pool within 20-30 minutes max of central Aix, with a budget of around 650k €.
In terms of climate and geography, I’ve read that Aix is in a basin where it can get really hot. What about the surrounding villages that are a bit more elevated, like Venelles? Is it just as stifling?
For a family, which area would you recommend?
Thanks in advance for your replies!
I’m looking for info on villages around Aix, like Fuveau, Bouc-Bel-Air, or even Éguilles and Venelles? We’re a couple with a child living in the Paris region, and I’ll be relocating to Aix-en-Provence in spring 2026. We’d love to swap our apartment for a house with a pool within 20-30 minutes max of central Aix, with a budget of around 650k €.
In terms of climate and geography, I’ve read that Aix is in a basin where it can get really hot. What about the surrounding villages that are a bit more elevated, like Venelles? Is it just as stifling?
For a family, which area would you recommend?
Thanks in advance for your replies!
Starting this spring, we want to settle near Aix-en-Provence. We're tired of living in the mountains with all the snow—we really need some sunshine and a fresh start. Is it hard to find a house to rent there? What about prices? If you have any great tips or useful info about the area, we’d love to hear it. I work in education and want to do prevention work in Marseille or Aix—are there jobs in the social sector?
Anyway, we need tons of info, but we’re sure we’re going to take the leap—no hesitation, adventure is adventure!!! Thanks for your help and any experiences you can share.
Anyway, we need tons of info, but we’re sure we’re going to take the leap—no hesitation, adventure is adventure!!! Thanks for your help and any experiences you can share.
Hi,
I’m an osteopath and I’d like to set up and open an osteopathy practice in Thailand. I don’t have a precise location in mind yet, but I’m thinking maybe Hua Hin. I saw there’s an osteopath based in Phuket, so I wrote to him for some info, but he still hasn’t replied🤪!
So I’m reaching out to people who live there or know the country well: I’d like to know what the best ways are to advertise and get known in Thailand. Are there any local classifieds newspapers? First, I’d like to practice from my apartment. Is that allowed in Thailand? Ideally, I’d like to work part-time in a private hospital as an osteopath. I’m thinking that in Thailand, the medical field is much more open than in Europe!!! Has anyone seen an osteopath or chiropractor working in a Thai hospital? Do you know the price of a consultation?
Any info you can share will be super helpful! Thanks in advance[;)!!!]
I’m an osteopath and I’d like to set up and open an osteopathy practice in Thailand. I don’t have a precise location in mind yet, but I’m thinking maybe Hua Hin. I saw there’s an osteopath based in Phuket, so I wrote to him for some info, but he still hasn’t replied🤪!
So I’m reaching out to people who live there or know the country well: I’d like to know what the best ways are to advertise and get known in Thailand. Are there any local classifieds newspapers? First, I’d like to practice from my apartment. Is that allowed in Thailand? Ideally, I’d like to work part-time in a private hospital as an osteopath. I’m thinking that in Thailand, the medical field is much more open than in Europe!!! Has anyone seen an osteopath or chiropractor working in a Thai hospital? Do you know the price of a consultation?
Any info you can share will be super helpful! Thanks in advance[;)!!!]
Hello everyone,
We’re a small family from the south of France, with a 2-year-old little boy, and we’re dreaming of starting a new adventure abroad by opening our own business. For now, we haven’t chosen a specific destination yet.
We mainly speak French, with a basic level of Spanish and English, and we’re ready to improve these two languages if needed. We’re looking for a multicultural, safe country with quality healthcare and good schools accessible for our son. We’d also love a pleasant place with a mild climate where life is good.
Our idea is to travel to different countries to explore, compare, and refine our project. We’d be really happy to read your tips, experiences, or anecdotes if you’ve already undertaken a similar project or if you know key points to anticipate.
Thanks in advance for your shares and help—it would really help us move forward with our project! 😄
Hi everyone,
I’m heading to Dublin as an au pair in a few weeks.
I’m looking for a reputable language school. It’s so hard to choose! Has anyone already done a language stay in Dublin? Any tips? Thanks so much! :)
Hi everyone, so I’m planning to go study at a community college in the U.S., but the only snag is which one—there are so many options over there! I’ve heard about one in California, Diablo Valley College, and another in Florida, Valencia College. I know both states are super attractive for tourism, but my main criteria are teaching quality and price. I’m open to any advice, comments, or suggestions—thanks in advance! The start of the semester is coming up, and I’m a little nervous...
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Hi,
Has anyone gone on a language study trip in Europe? If so, which agencies did you use? What can you tell me about it? Thanks a lot! Kelkune
Has anyone gone on a language study trip in Europe? If so, which agencies did you use? What can you tell me about it? Thanks a lot! Kelkune
Hi! I’m looking for an apartment in Malaga from September (2025) until January for my Erasmus exchange, but I’m not finding much, and it seems like there are a lot of scams. Does anyone have any leads or tips? Thanks!^^




