by Andrea Bodine | Apr 18, 2025 | 47 Presidential Administration, Alliance Commentary, Featured Post
Since the beginning of the second Trump administration, there has been growing confusion within the exchange community surrounding recent developments related to the Alien Registration Requirement and their potential implications for exchange participants. While these requirements do not apply to the majority of international students or exchange visitors, and no additional registration is necessary for individuals in these categories, it remains important to understand what they entail. Read on for more information on what the Alien Registration Requirement is and to whom it applies.
by Andrea Bodine | Aug 29, 2024 | Alliance Commentary
By: Andrea Bodine Members of Congress soon return to Washington and will then quickly run up to the end of Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 on September 30. The House has passed less than half of its twelve appropriations bills, while the Senate has passed none, creating yet...
by Andrea Bodine | Jul 26, 2024 | Alliance Commentary, Summer of Action
By Andrea Bodine It’s hard to believe that August is nearly here, and with it, the last push for Summer of Action! As we enter the final month of this new initiative, I find it helpful to take stock of the work we have done so far to drive us forward in the coming...
by Andrea Bodine | Mar 29, 2024 | Advocacy Day, Alliance Commentary
Nearly a month ago now, Alliance members arrived in Washington DC to raise their voices in support of international exchange programs. This year’s event on March 7 brought an exciting, and somewhat hectic, energy to Capitol Hill with the looming deadline to avoid a...
by Andrea Bodine | Mar 15, 2024 | Alliance Commentary, Appropriations
The FY25 request includes a proposed 1% increase ($656 million) for the IA Budget from the FY23 adjusted enacted level, raising it to $64.4 billion. Within that funding, Educational and Cultural Exchange Program (ECE) funding has been allocated $777.5 million (DOS Budget Appendix, pg. 751-752), which is the same amount as the current FY23 enacted level.
