{"id":27,"date":"2024-11-04T17:55:20","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T17:55:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/hwn\/?page_id=27"},"modified":"2024-11-04T17:55:20","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T17:55:20","slug":"travel-taxes-more","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/hwn\/resources\/travel-taxes-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel, Taxes &amp; More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Travel Outside the US<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>NOTE: Before planning any international travel, look at your visa (inside your passport). Check to see the expiration date printed on your actual visa. That expiration date printed on your visa is sometimes earlier than your actual end date. Au Pair in America discourages travel outside of the U.S. in your final month due to the risk of being denied re-entry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Travel Validation is Required to Re-enter the U.S.<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Complete the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/pdf\/travel-validation-request-form.pdf\">Travel Validation Request Form<\/a>&nbsp;(To obtain APIA\u2019s signature on your DS-2019 before traveling outside of the U.S.)&nbsp;<em>Note:<\/em>&nbsp;<em>The travel validation ensures that you are in good standing with the program, it is not formal permission to travel.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You have two options for sending the travel validation request form to Au Pair in America. The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/pdf\/travel-validation-request-form.pdf\/\">form<\/a>\u00a0explains the process in detail.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Option 1<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Email the scanned form along with your scanned DS-2019 form to APIA as .pdf files, at least 1 week prior to international travel. The email address and complete instructions are on the form. (RECOMMENDED METHOD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Option 2<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 In the regular mail or an expedited service, send the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/pdf\/travel-validation-request-form.pdf\/\">form<\/a>\u00a0along with your original DS-2019 to APIA, at least 2-3 weeks prior to international travel. The mailing address and complete instructions are on the form.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check out\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/how-to-address-an-envelope-in-the-usa-2\/\">this blog post<\/a>\u00a0for step-by-step instructions on how to send mail in the U.S.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Travel Rules by Program Year<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Year 1 Au Pairs<\/strong>&nbsp;must have a valid visa to travel internationally and plan to return to the U.S. at least 1 month prior to your visa end date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/pdf\/year-1-international-travel-checklist.pdf\">Year 1 International Travel Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Year 2 Au Pairs<\/strong>&nbsp;may visit Canada, Mexico, and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ice.gov\/sevis\/travel#which-islands-are-defined-as-adjacent-islands--2\">adjacent islands<\/a>&nbsp;due to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/visa-information-resources\/visa-expiration-date\/auto-revalidate.html\">Automatic Revalidation Policy<\/a>.&nbsp;No other international travel is allowed in Year 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/pdf\/year-2-international-travel-checklist.pdf\">Year 2 International Travel Checklist\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carry the following:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Printed copy of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/visa-information-resources\/visa-expiration-date\/auto-revalidate.html\">Automatic Revalidation Policy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Printed copy of your participation letter (in your au pair portal)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your\u00a0travel validated extension DS2019 form<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Additional International Travel Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.visahq.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Do I need a Visa to travel?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cic.gc.ca\/english\/visit\/index.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visiting Canada<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public Transportation in Our Area&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Public Transit Apps &amp; Websites<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;Travel Inside the US<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Travel\/Tour Companies &amp; Travel Websites<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasobscura.com\">Atlas Obscura<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Unusual places to visit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/us\/united-states\">Intrepid Travel<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Small group tours to popular destinations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kayak.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kayak<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Search flights on multiple websites at once<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadsideamerica.com\">Roadside America<\/a>\u00a0Offbeat tourist attractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/roadtrippers.com\">Roadtrippers<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Organize your road trip<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\">Trip Advisor<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Guides for places to visit and things to do in various cities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Places to Stay<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\">Hostel World<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hiusa.org\/\">Hostelling International<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Departure Home<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You will be able to request your return flight in your au pair portal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will receive an email with your flight itinerary no later than 4-5 weeks prior to departure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tax, Money &amp; Mail Info for Au Pairs<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/taxinformation\/\">Au Pair in America Tax Information for Au Pairs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdf\/2022\/02\/01\/how-to-address-an-envelope-in-the-usa-2\/\">How to Address an Envelope in the U.S.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/P9PbDteeV-8\">How to Fill Out a Money Order\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vidaamericana.com\/english\/currency.html\">How to Use U.S. Money and Write Checks<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/expat-tax-preparation\/au-pair.html?oppartnerid=9193&amp;campaignid=em_mcm_9193_2078\">H&amp;R Block Tax Services for Au Pairs\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instructional Tax Video \u2013 On your au pair portal\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to \u201cResources\u201d\u00a0tab \u2192 \u201cIn the US\u201d\u00a0\u2192 click \u201cInstructional Tax Video for Guidance\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/i1040nr.pdf\">Instructions for Form 1040NR<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/f1040nr.pdf\">Tax Form 1040NR<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Resources<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fun With Kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/resources\/kids\/culture_corner\/\">Kids Culture Corner<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Helpful Links for Host Parents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1TWlRRcYNKK7P5ulE2pLkRiRgIXk_jWoS\/view?usp=sharing\">ABCs of a Successful Year as a Host Family<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/resources\/culture_quests\/argentina.asp\">Culture Quests<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/aupairinamerica\/\">Follow Au Pair in America on Pinterest<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalawareness.com\/\">Global Awareness<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/resources\/host_family_tips\/\">Host Family Tips<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.skype.com\/intl\/en-us\/home\">Skype<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.timeanddate.com\/worldclock\/\">World Clock<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Money-Saving Deals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parenting &amp; 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