In partnership with the U.S. Department of State (DOS), IIE has administered IVLP for over 60 years. Working closely with the U.S. Department of State’s Office of International Visitors, we develop highly tailored, impactful professional programs that advance America First priorities and U.S. foreign policy goals. These exchanges bring international leaders to U.S. communities to expand their understanding of American society, history, culture, innovation, and economic dynamism.

We conduct intensive research and outreach to identify American interlocutors in Washington, DC and across the country, ensuring that professional meetings and other activities accomplish Department of State’s goals for every project, are engaging, impactful, and mutually beneficial for both international and American participants. IVLP visits benefit U.S. communities, expand professional networks, foster business connections, and help form meaningful relationships between participants and Americans across the country.

We actively engage IVLP alumni, encouraging them to remain connected with Americans they meet throughout the program and to share their IVLP experiences upon returning home.

Along with program design and implementation, we also manage complex logistics, from hotel arrangements and flight reservations to ground transportation, ensuring a smooth and safe IVLP experience.

IVLP Themes:

• America250
• Agriculture
• Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies
• Combatting Trafficking in Persons
• Countering Illegal Migration
• Cybersecurity
• Energy Security
• Entrepreneurship
• Free Speech
• National Security
• Preventing Drug Trafficking
• Rural Economic Development
• Safe Communities
• STEM Education
• Space Policy
• U.S. Foreign Policy
• U.S. History and Civics Education