To obtain a listing of designated sponsors by category, choose the category you want from the Category Description drop down menu below. The System will generate a list of sponsors; if you wish to sort further by sponsor, city or state, click on one of these headings to sort those categories alphabetically (A-Z and Z-A). Please note that the zip code is included in the address field.
If you wish to print the listing, under Display, choose the number of programs that you wish to print on a page and select print. For multiple field searches, please use the advanced search filter.
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What is the purpose of the Exchange Visitor Program (J-1 visa program)?
The Exchange Visitor Program is carried out pursuant to the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, as amended. Its purpose is to foster mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries through educational and cultural exchanges. All exchanges visitors are expected to return to their home country upon completion of their program in order to share their exchange experiences with people in their home country.
Are there regulations which govern the Exchange Visitor Program (J-1 visa program)?
Yes, the regulations are set forth at 22 Code of Federal Register (CFR) Part 62. The regulations implement the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, as amended, Public Law 87-256, 22 U.S.C. 2451, et seq. (1988). Please note we are revising the governing regulations. The regulations, and related Federal Register Notices updating the regulations, can be viewed from our web site at federal register publications link under E-Resources.
The consolidated Exchange Visitor Program regulations can be viewed from E-Resources at the link above.
What is the role and responsibility of the State Department’s Office of Private Sector Exchange?
The State Department’s Office of Private Sector Exchange in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs is responsible for designating and monitoring eligible U.S. government, academic and private sector entities to administer their own exchange visitor programs in order to further promote international exchanges and the U.S. government’s public diplomacy efforts.
How can I contact the State Department’s Office of Private Sector Exchange?
Staff member’s names and areas of responsibility are provided on our web site. In addition, you may contact the Office via its general inquiries e-mail address: jvisas@state.gov. This mailbox is monitored on a daily basis and Office staff try to reply to inquiries within one to two business days of receipt of an e-mail inquiry.
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To be eligible for designation as a program sponsor, an organization must demonstrate, to the satisfaction of Department of State (DoS), its ability to comply and remain in continual compliance with all provisions of the Exchange Visitor Program regulations (22 CFR Part 62) and, at all times, to meet its financial obligations and responsibilities attendant to successful sponsorship of its exchange program; see 22 CFR 62.3(b) and 22 CFR 62.5(b) of the regulations. Also, with the submission of an application to DoS, it is expected that the organization will be fully prepared to begin the administration of the program upon designation from the Department.
If you are interested in applying with the DoS to be considered for designation to become an exchange visitor program sponsor, please refer to the Department of Homeland Security’s User Manual for Temporary Users of SEVIS. This manual was written as a resource for temporary users of the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). It provides instructions for users who wish to complete DoS Form DS-3036, Exchange Visitor Program Application.
If you have questions regarding the application process or the regulations regarding the category of exchange in which you are interested, call the Office Private Sector Exchange and ask to speak to a Program Designation Officer. Contact information is available at Office Information.
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