Au pairs may extend their stay to remain an additional 6, 9 or 12 months after their first year on the program. Some elect to be placed with a different family during the extension term and bring a unique level of experience having already spent one year in the U.S.
If a host family chooses to match with a Year2 au pair or companion, they benefit from hosting a participant with previous live-in childcare experience. Additionally, Year2 au pairs are already in-country and may be able to join your family faster. However, the number of Year2 au pairs is limited.