Trump is suspending all J1 Visas (which Au Pairs use to go to the USA) until at least the end of the year. We wonder if this will increase the number of Au Pairs interested in Canada? What are your thoughts? https://globalnews.ca/news/7093984/trump-visa-work-ban-coronavirus/

Due to Covid-19, applications for IEC Working Holiday Visas are not being processed. A Working Holiday Visa is required to legally Au Pair in Canada. Travel/Tourist/ETA and Student Visas (with some limited exceptions) are NOT LEGAL for Au Pairs in Canada.

If you are an Au Pair who applied for an IEC WHV months ago and have your Point of Entry Letter (POE) and medical clearance, you CAN come to Canada provided you have a valid job offer, travel insurance and 14-day quarantine plan. This job offer & quarantine plan MUST be provided in writing from your host family and shown at the border upon arrival in Canada. You will need to check with your airline and country of origin customs for any specific rules/requirements they currently have for international travel to Canada.

Host Families - you must be able to demonstrate you are a legitimate employer in your written job offer. This means you should provide your CRA Payroll details, location of employment, contact info, length of employment and information re: rate of pay/hours/ benefits etc.... (Cash, under the table, allowances, stipends or spending money are never acceptable but especially now with the requirement to be a legitimate employer).

Quarantine Plan: a written quarantine plan is required with details on where you will be quarantined and who will be providing necessities (food). Be detailed in all of this.

If you're here looking for an Au Pair from outside of Canada for the next few months, your search will be difficult due to the Covid-19 border restrictions and visa process holds. With that being said, you have a couple options:

#1. Search for a Canadian Au Pair or someone who is already legally in Canada.

#2. Contact a placement agency like International Nannies or Adanac Au Pair. These are both well-know and reputable placement agencies that will cost you approximately $1500-$1800 for placement.

#3. Explore local childcare options.

Updates regarding the IEC WHV application pools can be found here:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/iec.html

EDIT: This information is subject to change. Watch for updates on the IEC webpage for the latest information.

If you have any questions, please let us know. Our consultation services are still available!

We recommend checking this site regularly for the latest IEC updates.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/iec.html

Interesting story about Au Pairs in the UK. How is COVID19 impacting your Au Pair or plans for a future Au Pair?

News on the IEC Visa situation... stay safe everyone!