DOS Notice of Moratorium on Growth in the Au Pair Program

DOS notice announcing, effective immediately, a moratorium on program growth in the Au pair category of the Exchange Visitor Program. DOS will not designate new sponsor organizations or allow program expansions for existing sponsors. The moratorium restricts the size of the category to calendar year 2019 program participant levels. The notice states that DOS expects the moratorium to remain in effect while it completes a review of the program and determines next steps, including potential modifications to the program. (85 FR 64213, 10/9/20)

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 11053]

Exchange Visitor Program— Moratorium on Growth in the Au Pair Program

AGENCY: U.S. Department of State.

ACTION: Notice regarding the Au pair category.