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New Immigration Reform Could Harm Au Pair Program
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Dear Host Families,
Congress is currently considering legislation that would overhaul our
immigration system. Certain sections of the immigration bill would create more cost and complexity for
the Au Pair Program and could greatly harm, and potentially even end, this valuable exchange.
A section of the Senate immigration bill on “the prevention of trafficking of persons” considers au pairs and other exchange visitors as “workers,” not as the cultural exchange participants they are. Such a step would:
Please take action today and send a letter to your Senators, asking them to oppose these provisions of the Senate immigration bill, and to support exempting au pairs and other Department of State exchange visitors from this human trafficking section. This is a very easy process and only takes 2 minutes! Just enter your name, address, and email, and the pre-written letter will be sent automatically to your Senators. Click here to send your letter. It is critical that your Senators hear from you as soon as possible to ensure that any immigration bill strengthen important international exchanges like the Au Pair Program, rather than weaken them. Thank you for your support! Sincerely, AuPairCare | |
Friday, May 10, 2013
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This is so misleading! The proposed changes to the immigration bill will PROTECT those participating in the J-1 visa program from abuse by employers and labor recruiting agencies! While many who participate in the program do well, many other J-1 visa participants are exploited. The immigration bill provides protections such as full disclosure about the conditions of work, access to remedies in case of abuse, and an elimination of fees to the participants that should be paid by the employer. Don't believe the lies! Support the immigration bill changes. They will help to make the J-1 visa program better.
ReplyDeleteNeha is correct. The proposed changes to the program (Subtitle F) are designed to ensure that participants of cultural exchange programs (au pairs, camp counselors, SWTs, trainees) do not suffer abuse and that U.S. authorities have enough information to ensure their safety and well-being. Young students motivated to seek cultural enrichment while also working to pay for their time abroad should have these basic protections–it strengthens the reputation and longevity of the program for au pairs and host families alike.
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