International Visitor Leadership Program
As the foundational professional exchange program of the U.S. government, the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) advances U.S. national security priorities and builds long-term relationships between Americans and international leaders in government, business, academia, and other fields. Through short-term visits to the United States, current and emerging foreign leaders in a variety of fields experience this country firsthand and cultivate lasting relationships with their American counterparts. Professional meetings reflect the participants’ professional interests and support the foreign policy goals of the United States.
About The Program
As the foundational professional exchange program of the U.S. government, the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) advances U.S. national security priorities and builds long-term relationships between Americans and international leaders in government, business, academia, and other fields. The IVLP builds mutual understanding between the U.S. and other nations through short-term visits to the U.S. for current and emerging foreign leaders.
Who Can Participate?
There is no application process for IVLP. Participants are selected by Foreign Service Officers at U.S. Embassies around the world.
Fast Facts
- Year of Inception: 1940
- Participants per Year: 4,500
- Alumni who are Current and Former Heads of State: 350+
Partners & Sponsors
This is a program of the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government, administered by the Institute of International Education.
