American Au Pair

[nellann]

I'm quite certain I'll be living in America forever, because there seems to be no visa option for US citizens wanting to work in the UK as an au pair.

I have no college experience and a student visa doesn't seem plausible. I am a female, in my early twenties.



Is there anyone here who has done this and/or know someone who has? At this point, it would be most helpful to simply talk to someone who has went through the process in the past five years.



Feeling a bit overwhelmed and defeated! Any help is much appreciated.

[The Station Agent]

The UK immigration system does not encourage unskilled people from outside the European Union. We have quite enough of our own (and many from the rest of the EU). I don't see an immigration route for you unless you were in a long-term relationship with a British resident. You could have up to 6 months as a vacation here (double what we get when we come to the States) - won't that do?