Part 1

Lured by the American Dream, Sent Packing Back to China

Jimmy Li came to New Jersey from China to be an au pair. He wanted to polish his English and experience life in America. But when Li’s host family complained about his child care — for problems he disputed — the agency that recruited Li abruptly sent him home, dashing his dream of a year in the U.S.

“I paid so much money to be a part of this program. They told me I had to leave to China. I just feel so unfair and disrespect(ed).”

Zhenhui Li “Jimmy”
Chinese Au pair participant