Patricia Brunner

SPRINTAX Free TAX Webinar on J-1 Au Pair Tax Obligations

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Join us on 4 April 2023, 11am EDT (5pm CEST) As an associate member of IAPA, Sprintax specializes in assisting nonresident individuals with their US tax compliance. We would like to invite you to our annual free tax webinar specifically designed for participants of the J1 Au Pair program in the US. The purpose of this session is to provide a comprehensive understanding of tax responsibilities for J-1 Au Pair visa holders, and we welcome Au Pairs, host families, as well as agencies/sponsors to attend this informational session. The annual deadline for filing one’s Federal individual income tax return in …

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Antonella Arnau from Argentina wins 2023 IAPA Au Pair of the Year Award

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We are thrilled to announce Antonella Arnau as this year’s winner of the IAPA Au Pair of the Year Award. As every year, the winner and runner-up were announced during our annual conference, WETM-IAC in Athens, on Saturday 18 March 2023. Our jury had the difficult task of selecting the winner from a number of exceptional candidates, but in the end Antonella stood out for her outstanding involvement and impact on her host family, the Serfatis. She has become an integral part of the family and is much loved by all its members. Despite – or because of – some …

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Spanish Au Pair Association AEPA held AGM in Mallorca

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The Spanish Au Pair Association AEPA held its Annual General Meeting in person on Saturday, February 25th in Palma de Mallorca. Finally, after years of restrictions due to the pandemic, the Spanish au pair agencies organized in the association were able to meet again. A long-awaited occasion to take stock of the consequences that the pandemic and Brexit have had in these hard years for au pair agencies. But also, to share ideas and opinions; to build up a stronger association; to open the association to new agencies and to continue working on its most ambitious project: A visa for …

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Meet our applicants of the Au Pair of the Year Award 2023

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This year, we have received numerous outstanding submissions and stories about au pairs who are exceptional, special, and yet normal young people. They have exhibited great courage by embarking on the adventure of being an au pair abroad. We will announce the winner on March 18, during the Work Exchange Travel Market and IAPA Annual Conference (WETM-IAC), which is just a week away. We have also prepared a short video that provides an overview of the wonderful au pairs whose stories our jury had the pleasure of learning about. Learn more about the Award here

We welcome new Affiliate Member ACExplore, Argentina

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ACEXPLORE is a young and dynamic agency that is dedicated to providing services related to cultural exchange. Their goal is to contribute to the education and training of participants by promoting international experiences. From their headquarters in Buenos Aires, Bogotá, and Mexico City, they provide advice to candidates during the application process. This includes preparing documents, organizing initial meetings with host families or employers, arranging trips, and assisting with formalities to obtain visas. The agency prides itself on providing personalized support and attention to meet the individual needs of each candidate. They have a team of professionals who work closely …

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Welcome new Affiliate Member Au Pair Agentur Zubke, Germany

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Au Pair Agentur Zubke is a German au pair agency that provides services to host families in Germany searching for an au pair and German youth intending to travel abroad as au pairs. In order to ensure high quality au pair placements, the agency has established many solid relationships with partner organisations worldwide. They provide personal support and guidance throughout the application and placement process and accompany participants throughout their entire stay. Their services include matching au pairs with host families, assisting with visa applications and providing orientation and training for both parties. Au Pair Agentur Zubke also provides a …

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We Welcome our new Affiliate Member AkademiNY, Turkey

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AkademiNY, also known as Akademi New York, was founded in April 2015 primarily as an educational consulting company. The name derives from the academic expertise of the founders and their experience abroad, especially in the New York, USA, area. In 2016, AkademiNY began offering language courses in five different languages. Thus, helping many students both in learning a language and in preparing for international language exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, DELF, DALF, etc. The organization then established its third department in 2017: the Translation Center. It provides certified translations and professional interpretation services in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, …

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AEPA releases Spanish Au Pair Report

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AEPA (Spanish Au Pair Agencies Association) has recently prepared and published its report “Informe Visado Au Pair” to present the specific characteristics of the au pair program in Spain as it presently stands. At the same time, the report emphasises the need for an exclusive visa tailored to the au pairs’ circumstances, namely for those coming from outside of the EU. In the report, AEPA states that there is currently no correct legal framework for an au pair visa in Spain. This means that non-European young people wishing to come to Spain as an au pair must do so with …

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We Welcome our new Full Member ASTON HERENCIA, Spain

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We’re very happy about our latest full voting member from Spain. Aston Herencia has been promoting and organizing international education programmes and language courses abroad since 1972. Their aim is to provide life experiences to our students. We have a very specialized staff, who is able to provide all different kind of programs and courses at every destination. The organisation offers academic year or semester both in boarding and day schools, including J1 visa programmes, summer courses for juniors, au pair programs, college scholarships, adult programs, etc.  They collaborate with international partners in countries like the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, …

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CAPAA Welcomes Anna Prasad as its New Chair

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The Cultural Au Pair Association of Australia (CAPAA) is pleased to announce its new Chair, Anna Prasad. Anna has been working in the Au pair sector for close to 5 years and is currently managing AIFS’ inbound Au pair program. 

Anna says “I am honoured to take on this role as CAPAA’s new Chair, as the Au pair industry gets back on track after the pandemic. It’s an exciting time for cultural exchange, Au pairs and the industry in general. I also would like thank Jackie Rylance for her dedication during the last few years, in what was a rather tricky time for all the CAPAA member agencies. She has done an excellent job in steering us through to the other side.” 

With Au pairs numbers returning to pre-Covid levels, Anna is forecasting a busy year ahead for the Australian Au pair industry. 

“While the landscape may have changed, there is still a huge demand for Au pairs, especially to address childcare shortages across the country. As the needs for working parents are ever evolving, and work from home guidelines continue to change, the need for that additional support in the home and the flexibility an Au pair can provide are a big driver in reinvigorating this space.” 

Australia remains a great au pair destination with shorter program options and the ability to travel for an extended period after placement. 

Anna says “Australia is a great destination for any young person considering a cultural exchange for the first time. I look forward to promoting CAPAA and our Australian Au pair programs in 2023.

The IAPA community congratulates Anna on her new role and wishes her the best of luck for the challenges and work ahead. We will be happy to continue to support Anna and the Australian Association in the future.