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Common Questions

WEBThe State Department has activated a helpline to ensure the health and safety of all exchange participants. Participants, or anyone concerned about a …

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Common Questions for Participants

WEBThe State Department has activated a helpline to ensure the health and safety of all exchange participants. Participants, or anyone concerned about a …

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How to Administer a Program

WEBSponsors are required to submit an annual report on their program/s to the Department of State. The report is comprised of three components, a narrative, …

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Regulations and Compliance Administration

WEBGuidance Directive 2023-02 Clarifying the Department of State’s Interpretation of Commensurate “Compensation” and “Pay and Benefits”. Guidance …

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Eligibility and Fees

WEBSponsors screen and select their program participants according to the eligibility criteria for each program category. Some categories require that a personal …

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Exchange Visitor Program Information on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

WEBThe Exchange Visitor Program regulations direct sponsors to conduct host family vetting and exchange student monitoring to protect the health, safety, and welfare …

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WEBSecondary School Student. Short-Term Scholar. Specialist. STEM Initiatives. Summer Work Travel. Trainee. Training programs are designed to allow …

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WEBThe dean of the involved accredited U.S. medical school or his designee must certify the following five points: The program is predominantly observation, …

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WEBAlliance for International Educational and Cultural Exchange, <p>Internship programs are designed to allow foreign college and university students or recent …

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Exchange Visitor Program Information

WEBFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (Updated on 01/04/2023) We share your concerns for everyone’s health, safety, and welfare and the situation regarding …

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Incident Reporting Video

WEBVideo Transcript Learn more about the J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program’s Office of Private Sector Exchange Administration (OPA) and how program sponsors, …

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Summer Work Travel Resource Page

WEBResources for Sponsors: The Office of Private Sector Exchange Administration (OPA) monitors and enforces full compliance with Department regulations …

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WEBBenefits. Host Family Stay: Live with a family for 12 months, with the option to extend 6, 9, or 12 more months. Professional Training: Receive a minimum of 32 …

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Intern and Trainee Program Resource Page

WEBResources for Sponsors: The Office of Private Sector Exchange Administration monitors and enforces full compliance with Department regulations and …

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Adjustments and Extensions

WEBProgram Extension The responsible officer has the discretion to extend a participant’s program to its maximum regulatory duration, that is, to the limit imposed by …

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Academic Program Sponsors

WEBThe Office of Private Sector Exchange Administration Academic and Government Programs (OPA-AG) monitors and enforces full compliance with …

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Au Pair Program Resource Page

WEBAll participants have a right to be treated fairly and to report abuse without retaliation or threat of program cancellation. In the event of an emergency, au pairs …

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RO-ARO Virtual Training

WEBRO-ARO Virtual Training. These training materials are intended for Responsible Officers (ROs) and Alternate Responsible Officers (AROs) of designated …

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