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Au Pairs Exploited By U.S. 'Cultural Exchange' Program, Report Says

The program is described as a cultural exchange, but some au pairs are forced to work long hours for low pay, given sub-standard living conditions and even abused.
A new report says a government program that brings au pairs to the United States is being abused. (Myriams-Fotos/Pixabay)

The State Department’s J-1 visa program, under which many au pairs come to the United States, is being abused, according to a new report.

The program is described as a cultural exchange, where young people provide child care in exchange for time to study, improve their English and learn about the United States. But some au pairs are forced to work long hours for low pay, given substandard living conditions

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