Applying to bring family member as nanny

[Carol & Lenin 16]

Does anyone have any experience to share about bringing a ,in this case cousin, over to be a nanny? specifically from dominican rep? im wondering exactly which visa to apply for and what to expect from the process and if anyone has done this successfully. Thanks in advance for the info.

[kzielu 1,147]

There is no process to do that really - you would have to prove you can't find anyone locally to do it...

[mrs.smithelia 2]

Well...you can't bring a cousin on a family based visa. If you want to bring someone to work for you as a nanny that would mean that you are that person's employer and it would require an employment based visa. I've no experience with it myself but I was checking the USCIS website and I don't think this would be a realistic option because these visas require a 'labor certification'...this is a process through which you have to demonstrate that you're hiring someone from abroad because there are no skilled US workers to fill that position.

Here's the link http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=a39e901bf9873210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=a39e901bf9873210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

The other option I can think of is an au pair program. Though I don't know if it's available in the DR, I know some countries have these agencies that help you get a job as a nanny in the US, say, for a year. This, of course wouldn't mean that your cousin would be working for you or that she'd live close to you but it's an option to at least have her in the US (if that's what you're interested in)

[Carol & Lenin 16]

thank you all. however i know we cannot bring her on a family visa however there is a visa to work as a nanny with pay of course however i believe there is 2 options for this which is what i want clarified. we are aware of the stipulation of finding someone here first however we believe we have valid reasoning to bring her. And PLEASE NO MORE this cant be done, if you'v tried and failed then I am happy to hear your experience, but if you just Think you know save it pls.

[Boiler 43,433]

Find her a USC to marry.

Lottery?

[Carol & Lenin 16]

2 years later i just want to update this question for all the nay sayers. My sister in law has been here for almost 2 years now on an Au pair/nanny Visa. we couldn't be happier that she got to play such a big part in my daughters life. We were told there is no way, but that's just not true. There is a way you just got to find it.

[HFM181818 748]

when is she going home? (two years being the maximum for an au pair)

[canadian_wife 1,791]

I thought Au Pair's could only stay for a short while (2 years I think). What are her future plans?

Glad it worked out for you. Good luck

[Wadouvic 1]

Hi Carol, 

 

What where the steps you took to bring her here as a Nanny/Aupair. I want to do the same for My Sister, as we are expecting a kid soon, and need all the help we can get.

 

thank you for your help.

[Unlockable 7,306]

4 minutes ago, Wadouvic said:

Hi Carol, 

 

What where the steps you took to bring her here as a Nanny/Aupair. I want to do the same for My Sister, as we are expecting a kid soon, and need all the help we can get.

 

thank you for your help.

 

Old thread.

 

The au pair route has to be through an agency. And as already mentioned bringing a family member to babysit is not legal.

 

She never replied on important questions on how she was able to do it through an au pair. It is left for many to speculate whether there were other means.

[Wadouvic 1]

Thank you

[Boiler 43,433]

J1 is the Au Pair visa.

[sayzar 1]

On 2/20/2016 at 4:14 PM, Carol & Lenin said:

2 years later i just want to update this question for all the nay sayers. My sister in law has been here for almost 2 years now on an Au pair/nanny Visa. we couldn't be happier that she got to play such a big part in my daughters life. We were told there is no way, but that's just not true. There is a way you just got to find it.

 

Hi. I'm in the same situation now, and I would really appreciate your help.  I'm a US citizen in Pennsylvania.  We have triplets and we are outnumbered and overwhelmed.

My dad has a relative who has offered to come and help.  Could you please list what you had to do to make it possible with your sister in law, including what type of visa to apply for?

Also, how would a work contract apply if the relative is more interested in helping than making money?  Do I have to guarantee a minimum wage?

Thank you.

[Boiler 43,433]

https://www.care.com/

 

I came across this, thought there must be an app for finding child care.

[Pennycat 880]

On 2/20/2016 at 4:14 PM, Carol & Lenin said:

2 years later i just want to update this question for all the nay sayers. My sister in law has been here for almost 2 years now on an Au pair/nanny Visa. we couldn't be happier that she got to play such a big part in my daughters life. We were told there is no way, but that's just not true. There is a way you just got to find it.

Care to share how you did it? Because otherwise, this "you just got to find a way" is pretty rude.