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  "batch": "1991-au-pair-how-to-start",
  "articles": [
    {
      "id": "learn_r1991_au_pair_how_to_start_aupair_us_age_range",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Minimum and maximum age to participate as an au pair",
      "summary": "Au pairs on the U.S. Department of State exchange visitor programme must be between 18 and 26 years old.",
      "body": "Au pairs on the U.S. Department of State exchange visitor programme must be between 18 and 26 years old.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of State, BridgeUSA actually says:\n\n“Between 18-and-26-years-old.”\n\nNote: Listed under the \"Au Pairs must be:\" eligibility bullets.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://j1visa.state.gov/programs/au-pair/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of State, BridgeUSA",
      "evidence_quote": "Between 18-and-26-years-old.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1991-au-pair-how-to-start",
      "subject": "U.S. Department of State Au Pair exchange visitor program",
      "topic": "Minimum and maximum age to participate as an au pair",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "J-1 Au Pair exchange visitor programme",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1991_au_pair_how_to_start_aupair_us_education_secondary",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "U.S. Department of State Au Pair exchange visitor program: Education prerequisite to apply",
      "summary": "An au pair must be a secondary school graduate or equivalent.",
      "body": "An au pair must be a secondary school graduate or equivalent.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of State, BridgeUSA actually says:\n\n“A secondary school graduate or equivalent; and”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://j1visa.state.gov/programs/au-pair/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of State, BridgeUSA",
      "evidence_quote": "A secondary school graduate or equivalent; and",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1991-au-pair-how-to-start",
      "subject": "U.S. Department of State Au Pair exchange visitor program",
      "topic": "Education prerequisite to apply",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "J-1 Au Pair exchange visitor programme",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1991_au_pair_how_to_start_aupair_us_english_proficiency",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "U.S. Department of State Au Pair exchange visitor program: Language requirement",
      "summary": "An au pair must be proficient in spoken English.",
      "body": "An au pair must be proficient in spoken English.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of State, BridgeUSA actually says:\n\n“Proficient in spoken English;”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://j1visa.state.gov/programs/au-pair/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of State, BridgeUSA",
      "evidence_quote": "Proficient in spoken English;",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1991-au-pair-how-to-start",
      "subject": "U.S. Department of State Au Pair exchange visitor program",
      "topic": "Language requirement",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "J-1 Au Pair exchange visitor programme",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1991_au_pair_how_to_start_aupair_us_screening_background",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "U.S. Department of State Au Pair exchange visitor program: Screening and background check required before placement",
      "summary": "An au pair must pass a background investigation covering school verification, three non-family personal and employment references, a criminal background check or equivalent, and a personality profile.",
      "body": "An au pair must pass a background investigation covering school verification, three non-family personal and employment references, a criminal background check or equivalent, and a personality profile.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of State, BridgeUSA actually says:\n\n“Successful in passing 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.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://j1visa.state.gov/programs/au-pair/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of State, BridgeUSA",
      "evidence_quote": "Successful in passing 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.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1991-au-pair-how-to-start",
      "subject": "U.S. Department of State Au Pair exchange visitor program",
      "topic": "Screening and background check required before placement",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "J-1 Au Pair exchange visitor programme",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "access.id",
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1991_au_pair_how_to_start_aupair_us_interview_english",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "U.S. Department of State Au Pair exchange visitor program: Mandatory personal interview in English",
      "summary": "An au pair must be personally interviewed in English by an organizational representative, who prepares a report of the interview for the host family.",
      "body": "An au pair must be personally interviewed in English by an organizational representative, who prepares a report of the interview for the host family.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of State, BridgeUSA actually says:\n\n“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”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://j1visa.state.gov/programs/au-pair/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of State, BridgeUSA",
      "evidence_quote": "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",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1991-au-pair-how-to-start",
      "subject": "U.S. Department of State Au Pair exchange visitor program",
      "topic": "Mandatory personal interview in English",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "J-1 Au Pair exchange visitor programme",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1991_au_pair_how_to_start_aupair_us_physical_required",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "U.S. Department of State Au Pair exchange visitor program: Medical physical required",
      "summary": "An au pair must show capability to fully participate in the programme as evidenced by satisfactory completion of a physical.",
      "body": "An au pair must show capability to fully participate in the programme as evidenced by satisfactory completion of a physical.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of State, BridgeUSA actually says:\n\n“Capable of fully participating in the program as evidenced by the satisfactory completion of a physical.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://j1visa.state.gov/programs/au-pair/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of State, BridgeUSA",
      "evidence_quote": "Capable of fully participating in the program as evidenced by the satisfactory completion of a physical.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1991-au-pair-how-to-start",
      "subject": "U.S. Department of State Au Pair exchange visitor program",
      "topic": "Medical physical required",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "J-1 Au Pair exchange visitor programme",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1991_au_pair_how_to_start_aupair_us_training_32hours",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "U.S. Department of State Au Pair exchange visitor program: Pre-placement childcare training",
      "summary": "An au pair receives a minimum of 32 hours of childcare training before starting work.",
      "body": "An au pair receives a minimum of 32 hours of childcare training before starting work.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of State, BridgeUSA actually says:\n\n“**Professional Training:** Receive a minimum of 32 hours of childcare training before you start.”\n\nNote: Quote retains the page's markdown bold markers around the label.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://j1visa.state.gov/programs/au-pair/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of State, BridgeUSA",
      "evidence_quote": "**Professional Training:** Receive a minimum of 32 hours of childcare training before you start.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1991-au-pair-how-to-start",
      "subject": "U.S. Department of State Au Pair exchange visitor program",
      "topic": "Pre-placement childcare training",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "J-1 Au Pair exchange visitor programme",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1991_au_pair_how_to_start_aupair_us_stipend_minimum",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Minimum weekly stipend paid to the au pair",
      "summary": "The U.S. Department of State has determined that au pairs must receive at least $195.75 per week from their host families.",
      "body": "The U.S. Department of State has determined that au pairs must receive at least $195.75 per week from their host families.\n\nWhat Cultural Care Au Pair actually says:\n\n“The U.S. Department of State has determined that au pairs are required to receive from their host families at least $195.75 per week.”\n\nNote: Agency's own page quoting the State Department determination; page states the amount changes with the federal minimum wage.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.culturalcare.com/what-is-an-au-pair/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Cultural Care Au Pair",
      "evidence_quote": "The U.S. Department of State has determined that au pairs are required to receive from their host families at least $195.75 per week.",
      "volatility": "high",
      "from_batch": "1991-au-pair-how-to-start",
      "subject": "U.S. Department of State Au Pair exchange visitor program",
      "topic": "Minimum weekly stipend paid to the au pair",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "Non-EduCare au pairs; figure as published by Cultural Care Au Pair citing the State Department determination",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "culturalcareaupair",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout",
          "money.pricing"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1991_au_pair_how_to_start_aupair_us_hours_cap",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] U.S. Department of State Au Pair exchange visitor program: Maximum working hours",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Au pair childcare is limited to no more than 10 hours per day and a maximum of 45 hours per week.",
      "body": "Au pair childcare is limited to no more than 10 hours per day and a maximum of 45 hours per week.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of State, BridgeUSA actually says:\n\n“**Work hours:** Childcare is limited to no more than 10 hours per day, and to a maximum of 45 hours per week.”\n\nNote: Quote retains the page's markdown bold markers around the label.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://j1visa.state.gov/programs/au-pair/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of State, BridgeUSA",
      "evidence_quote": "**Work hours:** Childcare is limited to no more than 10 hours per day, and to a maximum of 45 hours per week.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1991-au-pair-how-to-start",
      "subject": "U.S. Department of State Au Pair exchange visitor program",
      "topic": "Maximum working hours",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "Standard (non-EduCare) au pair programme",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "safety.legal"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      },
      "verification": {
        "status": "unverified",
        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
        "reasons": [
          "legal_fetch_over_cap"
        ],
        "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1991_au_pair_how_to_start_aupair_us_educare_hours_rate",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] EduCare hours cap and stipend rate",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] EduCare au pairs may work no more than 10 hours per day and a maximum of 30 hours per week, and receive 75 percent of the weekly rate paid to non-EduCare participants.",
      "body": "EduCare au pairs may work no more than 10 hours per day and a maximum of 30 hours per week, and receive 75 percent of the weekly rate paid to non-EduCare participants.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of State, BridgeUSA actually says:\n\n“The EduCare Au Pair may work no more than 10 hours per day, and a maximum of 30 hours per week. Au Pairs participating in the EduCare component receive 75 percent of the weekly rate paid to non-EduCare participants.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://j1visa.state.gov/programs/au-pair/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of State, BridgeUSA",
      "evidence_quote": "The EduCare Au Pair may work no more than 10 hours per day, and a maximum of 30 hours per week. Au Pairs participating in the EduCare component receive 75 percent of the weekly rate paid to non-EduCare participants.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1991-au-pair-how-to-start",
      "subject": "U.S. Department of State Au Pair exchange visitor program (EduCare component)",
      "topic": "EduCare hours cap and stipend rate",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "EduCare component only",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "money.pricing",
          "safety.legal"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      },
      "verification": {
        "status": "unverified",
        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
        "reasons": [
          "thin_body",
          "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget"
        ],
        "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1991_au_pair_how_to_start_aupair_us_education_credit",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "U.S. Department of State Au Pair exchange visitor program: Academic coursework requirement and host family contribution",
      "summary": "An au pair must complete at least six hours of academic credit or equivalent at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution and receives up to $500 toward the cost of that coursework.",
      "body": "An au pair must complete at least six hours of academic credit or equivalent at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution and receives up to $500 toward the cost of that coursework.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of State, BridgeUSA actually says:\n\n“**School Credit:** Complete at least six hours of academic credit or equivalent in formal educational settings at an accredited U.S. post-secondary educational institution.”\n\nNote: The $500 figure appears on the same page under \"Financial Value: Receive up to $500 toward the cost of required academic course work.\" and under host family requirements.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://j1visa.state.gov/programs/au-pair/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of State, BridgeUSA",
      "evidence_quote": "**School Credit:** Complete at least six hours of academic credit or equivalent in formal educational settings at an accredited U.S. post-secondary educational institution.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1991-au-pair-how-to-start",
      "subject": "U.S. Department of State Au Pair exchange visitor program",
      "topic": "Academic coursework requirement and host family contribution",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "Standard (non-EduCare) au pair programme",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "teaching",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1991_au_pair_how_to_start_aupair_us_infant_200hours",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] U.S. Department of State Au Pair exchange visitor program: Infant care experience prerequisite",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] An au pair cannot be placed in homes with children under two years of age unless the au pair has at least 200 hours of documented infant childcare experience.",
      "body": "An au pair cannot be placed in homes with children under two years of age unless the au pair has at least 200 hours of documented infant childcare experience.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of State, BridgeUSA actually says:\n\n“In homes with children under two years of age unless the Au Pair has at least 200 hours of documented infant childcare experience;”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://j1visa.state.gov/programs/au-pair/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of State, BridgeUSA",
      "evidence_quote": "In homes with children under two years of age unless the Au Pair has at least 200 hours of documented infant childcare experience;",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1991-au-pair-how-to-start",
      "subject": "U.S. Department of State Au Pair exchange visitor program",
      "topic": "Infant care experience prerequisite",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "Placement restriction",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup",
          "safety.legal"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      },
      "verification": {
        "status": "unverified",
        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
        "reasons": [
          "thin_body",
          "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget"
        ],
        "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1991_au_pair_how_to_start_aupair_us_term_12months",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "U.S. Department of State Au Pair exchange visitor program: Length of placement and extension options",
      "summary": "An au pair lives with a host family for 12 months, with the option to extend for 6, 9, or 12 more months.",
      "body": "An au pair lives with a host family for 12 months, with the option to extend for 6, 9, or 12 more months.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of State, BridgeUSA actually says:\n\n“**Host Family Stay:** Live with a family for 12 months, with the option to extend 6, 9, or 12 more months.”\n\nNote: Quote retains the page's markdown bold markers around the label.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://j1visa.state.gov/programs/au-pair/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of State, BridgeUSA",
      "evidence_quote": "**Host Family Stay:** Live with a family for 12 months, with the option to extend 6, 9, or 12 more months.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1991-au-pair-how-to-start",
      "subject": "U.S. Department of State Au Pair exchange visitor program",
      "topic": "Length of placement and extension options",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "J-1 Au Pair exchange visitor programme",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1991_au_pair_how_to_start_aupair_us_time_to_arrival",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "How long before an au pair begins the placement",
      "summary": "Cultural Care states most au pairs still living in their home countries need at least six to eight weeks to get their visa, complete training and prepare to leave.",
      "body": "Cultural Care states most au pairs still living in their home countries need at least six to eight weeks to get their visa, complete training and prepare to leave.\n\nWhat Cultural Care Au Pair actually says:\n\n“Most au pairs looking for a host family are still living in their home countries and will need at least six to eight weeks to get their visa, complete Cultural Care’s training program, and prepare to leave.”\n\nNote: No sample size or method stated by the source.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.culturalcare.com/what-is-an-au-pair/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Cultural Care Au Pair",
      "evidence_quote": "Most au pairs looking for a host family are still living in their home countries and will need at least six to eight weeks to get their visa, complete Cultural Care’s training program, and prepare to leave.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1991-au-pair-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Cultural Care Au Pair",
      "topic": "How long before an au pair begins the placement",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "Agency's own stated timeline for au pairs travelling from abroad",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "culturalcareaupair",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1991_au_pair_how_to_start_aupair_culturalcare_qualifications",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Agency's own entry requirements for au pair applicants",
      "summary": "Cultural Care requires au pairs to be 18 to 26 years old, to have graduated secondary school or the equivalent, to have at least 200 hours of childcare experience, to hold or be able to obtain a driver's licence, and to be able to hold a simple conversation in English.",
      "body": "Cultural Care requires au pairs to be 18 to 26 years old, to have graduated secondary school or the equivalent, to have at least 200 hours of childcare experience, to hold or be able to obtain a driver's licence, and to be able to hold a simple conversation in English.\n\nWhat Cultural Care Au Pair actually says:\n\n“They must be between 18 and 26 years old, have graduated from secondary school or the equivalent, and have at least 200 hours of childcare experience. They must also have a driver’s license or be able to obtain one, and be able to have a simple conversation in English.”\n\nNote: Agency requirement for driver's licence and 200 hours is stricter than the State Department baseline.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.culturalcare.com/what-is-an-au-pair/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Cultural Care Au Pair",
      "evidence_quote": "They must be between 18 and 26 years old, have graduated from secondary school or the equivalent, and have at least 200 hours of childcare experience. They must also have a driver’s license or be able to obtain one, and be able to have a simple conversation in English.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1991-au-pair-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Cultural Care Au Pair",
      "topic": "Agency's own entry requirements for au pair applicants",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "Cultural Care Au Pair applicants",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "culturalcareaupair",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup",
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1991_au_pair_how_to_start_aupair_culturalcare_training_cpr",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Cultural Care Au Pair: Pre-arrival training and certification content",
      "summary": "Cultural Care requires au pairs to complete a 32-hour online training and orientation before travelling to the U.S., including an online CPR and First Aid course provided by the American Heart Association.",
      "body": "Cultural Care requires au pairs to complete a 32-hour online training and orientation before travelling to the U.S., including an online CPR and First Aid course provided by the American Heart Association.\n\nWhat Cultural Care Au Pair actually says:\n\n“Before traveling to the U.S., au pairs are required to complete a 32-hour online training and orientation program to review child safety and development. Part of this training includes an online CPR and First Aid course provided by the American Heart Association.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.culturalcare.com/what-is-an-au-pair/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Cultural Care Au Pair",
      "evidence_quote": "Before traveling to the U.S., au pairs are required to complete a 32-hour online training and orientation program to review child safety and development. Part of this training includes an online CPR and First Aid course provided by the American Heart Association.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1991-au-pair-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Cultural Care Au Pair",
      "topic": "Pre-arrival training and certification content",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "Cultural Care Au Pair applicants",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "culturalcareaupair",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1991_au_pair_how_to_start_aupair_us_visa_j1",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Cultural Care Au Pair: Visa obtained before travelling",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Au pairs secure a J-1 cultural exchange visa through the U.S. embassy in their home country before travelling to join their host families, allowing them to remain legally in the U.S. for one year.",
      "body": "Au pairs secure a J-1 cultural exchange visa through the U.S. embassy in their home country before travelling to join their host families, allowing them to remain legally in the U.S. for one year.\n\nWhat Cultural Care Au Pair actually says:\n\n“Before traveling to join their host families, au pairs secure a J-1 cultural exchange visa through the U.S. embassy in their home country, allowing them to legally remain in the U.S. for one year.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.culturalcare.com/what-is-an-au-pair/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Cultural Care Au Pair",
      "evidence_quote": "Before traveling to join their host families, au pairs secure a J-1 cultural exchange visa through the U.S. embassy in their home country, allowing them to legally remain in the U.S. for one year.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1991-au-pair-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Cultural Care Au Pair",
      "topic": "Visa obtained before travelling",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "Au pairs travelling from abroad",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "culturalcareaupair",
        "topic": [
          "access.id",
          "safety.legal"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      },
      "verification": {
        "status": "unverified",
        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
        "reasons": [
          "thin_body",
          "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget"
        ],
        "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1991_au_pair_how_to_start_aupair_us_vacation_twoweeks",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] U.S. Department of State Au Pair exchange visitor program: Paid vacation entitlement",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Host families must provide a minimum of two weeks paid vacation for each 12 month exchange term, prorated for extension periods of six or nine months.",
      "body": "Host families must provide a minimum of two weeks paid vacation for each 12 month exchange term, prorated for extension periods of six or nine months.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of State, BridgeUSA actually says:\n\n“Provide a minimum of two weeks paid vacation for each 12 month exchange term (prorated for extension periods of six or nine months), in addition to regular weekly/monthly time off;”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://j1visa.state.gov/programs/au-pair/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of State, BridgeUSA",
      "evidence_quote": "Provide a minimum of two weeks paid vacation for each 12 month exchange term (prorated for extension periods of six or nine months), in addition to regular weekly/monthly time off;",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1991-au-pair-how-to-start",
      "subject": "U.S. Department of State Au Pair exchange visitor program",
      "topic": "Paid vacation entitlement",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "J-1 Au Pair exchange visitor programme",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout",
          "safety.legal"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      },
      "verification": {
        "status": "unverified",
        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
        "reasons": [
          "thin_body",
          "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget"
        ],
        "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1991_au_pair_how_to_start_aupair_us_flsa_compensation",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Legal basis for au pair compensation",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Au pairs are compensated for their work according to the Fair Labor Standards Act as interpreted and implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor.",
      "body": "Au pairs are compensated for their work according to the Fair Labor Standards Act as interpreted and implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of State, BridgeUSA actually says:\n\n“**Financial Compensation:** Au pairs are compensated for their work according to the [Fair Labor Standards Act](http://www.dol.gov/whd/flsa/index.htm) as interpreted and implemented by the [U.S. Department of Labor](http://www.dol.gov/).”\n\nNote: Quote retains the page's markdown link and bold markers. Record states what the page says; no advice given.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://j1visa.state.gov/programs/au-pair/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of State, BridgeUSA",
      "evidence_quote": "**Financial Compensation:** Au pairs are compensated for their work according to the [Fair Labor Standards Act](http://www.dol.gov/whd/flsa/index.htm) as interpreted and implemented by the [U.S. Department of Labor](http://www.dol.gov/).",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1991-au-pair-how-to-start",
      "subject": "U.S. Department of State Au Pair exchange visitor program",
      "topic": "Legal basis for au pair compensation",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "J-1 Au Pair exchange visitor programme",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "safety.legal",
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      },
      "verification": {
        "status": "unverified",
        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
        "reasons": [
          "legal_fetch_over_cap"
        ],
        "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1991_au_pair_how_to_start_aupair_us_helpline_protections",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] U.S. Department of State Au Pair exchange visitor program: Right to report abuse without retaliation",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] No sponsor may threaten program termination or otherwise retaliate against an au pair solely because he or she has instituted a complaint or taken action to gain assistance from an outside entity regarding a complaint.",
      "body": "No sponsor may threaten program termination or otherwise retaliate against an au pair solely because he or she has instituted a complaint or taken action to gain assistance from an outside entity regarding a complaint.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of State, BridgeUSA actually says:\n\n“Among other prohibitions, no sponsor may threaten program termination, or otherwise retaliate against an au pair solely because he or she has instituted a complaint or taken action to gain assistance from an outside entity regarding a complaint.”\n\nNote: Helpline number and email appear in the adjacent sentence on the same page.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://j1visa.state.gov/programs/au-pair/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of State, BridgeUSA",
      "evidence_quote": "Among other prohibitions, no sponsor may threaten program termination, or otherwise retaliate against an au pair solely because he or she has instituted a complaint or taken action to gain assistance from an outside entity regarding a complaint.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1991-au-pair-how-to-start",
      "subject": "U.S. Department of State Au Pair exchange visitor program",
      "topic": "Right to report abuse without retaliation",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "J-1 Au Pair exchange visitor programme",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "trouble",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "safety.legal",
          "rules.enforcement"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      },
      "verification": {
        "status": "unverified",
        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
        "reasons": [
          "legal_fetch_over_cap"
        ],
        "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z"
      }
    }
  ]
}