Trump Admin Proposes New Visa Rules for Au Pairs, Host Families: Changes
Summary
The Trump administration has proposed new rules for the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program affecting au pairs and their host families. The changes would require earlier requests for program extensions and stricter monitoring of participants' status in the U.S.Key Facts
- Au pair extension requests must now be filed at least 90 days before the current program ends, instead of 30 days.
- The proposal removes a special extension process just for au pairs and uses the same process as other J-1 visa holders.
- Au pairs can still apply for 6-, 9-, or 12-month extensions if sponsors provide proper paperwork and confirm education requirements are met.
- The State Department could end a participant’s program if they work without authorization, provide false information, or have their visa revoked.
- Participants will get 10 days to contest termination decisions before they become final.
- Sponsors must verify that au pairs complete required education to qualify for extensions.
- The new rules aim to improve program oversight, protect participant welfare, and ensure national security.
- The changes update regulations to work better with modern electronic tracking systems like SEVIS.
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