Cultural and Professional Exchange Programs

Cultural and Professional Exchange Programs

IIE has designation from the US Department of State to issue J-1 visa documents for academic, cultural and professional study programs.
Exchange Opportunities

Exchange Visitors can lecture, teach, observe, consult, conduct research, share their specialized knowledge or skills and train in their occupational field.
Understanding American Culture

Gaining familiarity of life and work in the US enables participants to return home and share their insights with their communities.
Advantages of IIE Sponsorship

Expert guidance through the process, timely and professional services, and development of international contacts.

Overview

The Study America program works in collaboration with universities, colleges, research institutions, private businesses and NGO's to sponsor individuals who teach, lecture, observe, consult and share their culture and professional expertise with their American colleagues as J-1 - Short-Term Scholars, Professors, Research Scholars, Trainees, Specialists, Students- Post-Secondary (College and University) and Teachers.

About the program

Our office can ease the administrative burdens of bringing Exchange Visitors to your organization on a non-immigrant J-1 visa by assuming responsibility for most aspects of the process. Our staff are experts in this area and have a firm understanding of the requirements associated with the J-1 non-immigrant visa process.

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Program Specifics

An Exchange Visitor can enrich the cultural, professional and academic life of your organization by sharing their unique and specialized skills and knowledge. Exchange Visitors may engage in long and short term professional collaborations and share their expertise in their professional field.

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How to apply

In order to participate in the Study America Program/CPEP, candidates must be professionals in their fields whose careers will benefit from the proposed program. Their experience must foster the exchange of ideas between Americans and foreign nationals and stimulate international collaborative projects. Positions must be temporary in nature, not used to augment a personnel complement, or staffing. Exchange Visitor programs shall not exceed the permitted duration of stay as stipulated by Federal Regulations. Upon completion of the program, Exchange Visitors are expected return to their home country to fulfill the exchange.

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THIS PROGRAM IS ADMINISTERED BY IIE

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