The Benefit of Hiring International Nannies
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The Benefit of Hiring International Nannies
There's quite a bit of red tape involved in hiring international nannies. An international nanny, or “au pair” is someone who comes to the United States to work in exchange for housing and a weekly stipend. Luckily, hiring international nannies through au pair placement agencies eliminates a lot of that red tape and paperwork. In fact, part of the fee you pay the agency includes the cost of completing the paperwork. In 2007, the fees for one particular au pair placement agency included a $250 application fee, a $2500 placement fee, and a $3900 program fee. Consider the fact that international nannies have to be recruited, screened, have working visas, must travel to get to the United States, etc, and you'll understand exactly where your money is going. Unlike hiring a nanny, hiring international nannies or au pairs involves strict guidelines on what you can pay. There's a stipend that you must pay the au pair. If she has to look after children over two years of age, the stipend is around $130 per week. If she's caring for children under the age of two, the stipend jumps to $164 per week.
Hiring international nannies or au pairs works best when you're hiring for a short term contract, or for the summer months. They are usually young individuals looking to come to the United States for work experience.
