Short answer: au pair schemes are mostly cultural exchange with age, duration and host-family rules — not standard work migration. Departure is usual at the end; other visas need separate eligibility.
Au Pair Programmes vs Immigration Status
Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director
Summary
Cultural exchange — not employment migration or a PR path.
FAQ
Stay two years?
Duration caps apply.
Count as work experience?
Whether skilled programmes recognise it is separate.
Host family sponsor a green card?
Rare — must fit an independent immigrant class.