J-1 visa ban?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What percentage of American parents are really allowing the AP to teach the child her native language and culture?

Our AP communicates to our toddler solely in the target language (our requirement) and to us solely in the target language (her choice). When she cooks (rare), she cooks her native foods. She organizes holiday celebrations from her tradition. She takes (pre-quarantine) toddler to target language events. She now does zoom language events with toddler. We would not have an AP were it not for the language piece.

Same for us. The only reason I am willing to deal with the hassle of having someone live in my house, restrict my food choices, etc. is for the language/cultural exchange. This is my gift to my children. For me, having a nanny would be MUCH easier.

Where do the children learn about their own culture?

There is plenty of American culture to go around. I am not worried.

[Anonymous]

As much as it would suck, I think this would be the right call. We need more Americans with jobs not less. Fill the pockets of Americans in these times. Go back to hiring foreign workers when things calm down.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As much as it would suck, I think this would be the right call. We need more Americans with jobs not less. Fill the pockets of Americans in these times. Go back to hiring foreign workers when things calm down.

Ok nanny

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As much as it would suck, I think this would be the right call. We need more Americans with jobs not less. Fill the pockets of Americans in these times. Go back to hiring foreign workers when things calm down.

Ok nanny

Im a 5 year HM. I will admit though we are leaving the program when this last AP goes back in July. Going to cobble it together with other sources of childcare.

We did though have a professional nanny when the kids were little. And yes, I support this temporary change and will use the suggestion from APIA and write a letter in support.

Our country is heading in to very dark times. There is absolutely no justification to hire a foreign worker in any capacity and any industry at this time. Not with 40 million hitting the u employment line. You have to be nuts to not support Americans at this time in history. That or oblivious to the world around you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As much as it would suck, I think this would be the right call. We need more Americans with jobs not less. Fill the pockets of Americans in these times. Go back to hiring foreign workers when things calm down.

Ok nanny

Im a 5 year HM. I will admit though we are leaving the program when this last AP goes back in July. Going to cobble it together with other sources of childcare.

We did though have a professional nanny when the kids were little. And yes, I support this temporary change and will use the suggestion from APIA and write a letter in support.

Our country is heading in to very dark times. There is absolutely no justification to hire a foreign worker in any capacity and any industry at this time. Not with 40 million hitting the u employment line. You have to be nuts to not support Americans at this time in history. That or oblivious to the world around you.

And I am orange faced Trump.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As much as it would suck, I think this would be the right call. We need more Americans with jobs not less. Fill the pockets of Americans in these times. Go back to hiring foreign workers when things calm down.

I would agree with this if you could actually find someone to do the job.

[Anonymous]

I agree with this too. BUT my budget is not more than 2000$ a month on childcare, which is what a typical au pair would cost (consider au pair's weekly stipend and agency charges). If I have to get a nanny for even 40 hours per week (160 hours in a month), that means I will have to find a nanny at 12.5$ per hour plus risk the fact that the nanny would be "out of my sight" for outside of that 40 hours per week. So if the nanny catches the virus, me and family are at risk. There is significant merit in the au pair program, especially in the current COVID world we live in. If I can find a live in nanny, who is American, and who would cost me the same amount of money that an au pair does, I am all in! Otherwise, unfortunately, I cannot employ an american at this point and would rather want to rely on au pairs

[Anonymous]

Most of the childcare workers in the country are not American citizens, many are hear illegally, which in the current climate is dangerous - they could be raided and your non-verbal kid is in CPS before you know it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Most of the childcare workers in the country are not American citizens, many are hear illegally, which in the current climate is dangerous - they could be raided and your non-verbal kid is in CPS before you know it.

you are tiresome!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As much as it would suck, I think this would be the right call. We need more Americans with jobs not less. Fill the pockets of Americans in these times. Go back to hiring foreign workers when things calm down.

Most people can’t afford nannies. Some can afford au pairs. If they can, they should prioritize childcare in their homes, since daycares are Petri dishes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I agree with this too. BUT my budget is not more than 2000$ a month on childcare, which is what a typical au pair would cost (consider au pair's weekly stipend and agency charges). If I have to get a nanny for even 40 hours per week (160 hours in a month), that means I will have to find a nanny at 12.5$ per hour plus risk the fact that the nanny would be "out of my sight" for outside of that 40 hours per week. So if the nanny catches the virus, me and family are at risk. There is significant merit in the au pair program, especially in the current COVID world we live in. If I can find a live in nanny, who is American, and who would cost me the same amount of money that an au pair does, I am all in! Otherwise, unfortunately, I cannot employ an american at this point and would rather want to rely on au pairs

For $400/40 hours, you can afford to both go through an agency and hire a beginning live-in nanny.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I agree with this too. BUT my budget is not more than 2000$ a month on childcare, which is what a typical au pair would cost (consider au pair's weekly stipend and agency charges). If I have to get a nanny for even 40 hours per week (160 hours in a month), that means I will have to find a nanny at 12.5$ per hour plus risk the fact that the nanny would be "out of my sight" for outside of that 40 hours per week. So if the nanny catches the virus, me and family are at risk. There is significant merit in the au pair program, especially in the current COVID world we live in. If I can find a live in nanny, who is American, and who would cost me the same amount of money that an au pair does, I am all in! Otherwise, unfortunately, I cannot employ an american at this point and would rather want to rely on au pairs

For $400/40 hours, you can afford to both go through an agency and hire a beginning live-in nanny.

Live in (American) nanny for $400/40 hours? Where?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As much as it would suck, I think this would be the right call. We need more Americans with jobs not less. Fill the pockets of Americans in these times. Go back to hiring foreign workers when things calm down.

I would agree with this if you could actually find someone to do the job.

We just switched back to a nanny. It was very easy to find many candidates who are able to work legally. I interviewed 5 in person after screening 10 over the phone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As much as it would suck, I think this would be the right call. We need more Americans with jobs not less. Fill the pockets of Americans in these times. Go back to hiring foreign workers when things calm down.

Most people can’t afford nannies. Some can afford au pairs. If they can, they should prioritize childcare in their homes, since daycares are Petri dishes.

Wait? I though AuPairs were a cultural exchange, not an opportunity to exploit cheap foreign labor. My bad.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I agree with this too. BUT my budget is not more than 2000$ a month on childcare, which is what a typical au pair would cost (consider au pair's weekly stipend and agency charges). If I have to get a nanny for even 40 hours per week (160 hours in a month), that means I will have to find a nanny at 12.5$ per hour plus risk the fact that the nanny would be "out of my sight" for outside of that 40 hours per week. So if the nanny catches the virus, me and family are at risk. There is significant merit in the au pair program, especially in the current COVID world we live in. If I can find a live in nanny, who is American, and who would cost me the same amount of money that an au pair does, I am all in! Otherwise, unfortunately, I cannot employ an american at this point and would rather want to rely on au pairs

For $400/40 hours, you can afford to both go through an agency and hire a beginning live-in nanny.

Live in (American) nanny for $400/40 hours? Where?

Your Child’s nanny
NannyPoppinz

Any other agency that places first time live-in nannies will help you. They will have experience (Nannypoppinz requires 2 years, ycn requires 1year), and $10/hour is average to start. If the fee is more than 15% of the first year’s salary, move on.