CAPAA Elects New Chair and Board
February 26, 2026
The Cultural Au Pair Association of Australia (CAPAA) has elected a new Board and Chair. The International Au Pair Association (IAPA) warmly...
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Clarification on Recent U.S. Visa News: No Impact on J-1 Visa!
January 17, 2026
On January 14, 2026, the U.S. government announced that it will temporarily stop processing certain immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries...
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Denmark Raises Allowance for Au Pairs
January 9, 2026
Denmark: Increased Au Pair Allowance and Language Class Contribution Now in Effect The Danish government has announced updated financial rates for...
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Celebrating 20 Years RAL Gütegemeinschaft Au Pair in Germany
November 13, 2025
On November 7, the RAL Gütegemeinschaft Au Pair in Germany celebrated the 20th anniversary of the RAL Quality Seal Au Pair. The festive event took...
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U.S. Consulates Resume Scheduling F&J Visa Appointments
June 20, 2025
As of June 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of State has resumed scheduling visa appointments for students and exchange visitors, including J-1 visas...
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Leading Au Pair Agencies pledge to Join Forces in Dutch Au Pair Association (DAPA)
June 6, 2025
The Hague, Netherlands June 6th 2025 In response to recent developments surrounding Nina Care, and with the aim of safeguarding the integrity of...
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U.S. State Department Halts New Visa Appointments for Students and Exchange Visitors
June 2, 2025
We want to address the recent directive issued by the U.S. State Department instructing embassies worldwide to temporarily pause the scheduling of...
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New Hope for EU–UK Youth Exchange?
May 21, 2025
IAPA welcomes the announcement that Great Britain and the European Union have committed to developing a “balanced youth experience” scheme as part...
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Department of State Reorganization Plans: Key Takeaways for International Exchange and Au Pair Organizations
April 24, 2025
On April 22, 2025 the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, announced the broad outline of the Department of State‘s reorganization plan. The key...
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Message from the IAPA Chair: Supporting the Au Pair Program Post-U.S. Elections
November 18, 2024
Dear IAPA Members Another U.S. election has come and gone so we find ourselves heading into a transition period again. We know that the...
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Urgent Appeal by German Au Pair Associations and IAPA: Visa Problems put Cultural Exchange at Risk
August 21, 2024
The au pair program has long been a significant part of cultural exchange between Germany and the rest of the world. It offers young people from...
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EU Commission proposes to EU Council to open Negotiations to facilitate EU-UK Youth Mobility
April 19, 2024
Brussels, 18 April 2024 The EU Commission has proposed negotiations with the EU Council and the United Kingdom to establish an agreement...
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