by Andrea Bodine | Oct 15, 2021 | Alliance Commentary
The Alliance welcomes the news that, starting November 8, the United States will lift the travel ban imposed on 33 nations and admit fully vaccinated foreign air travelers. This is a critical step towards reinvigorating international exchange. The Alliance urges the...
by Andrea Bodine | Aug 13, 2021 | Alliance Commentary
Washington, DC: The Alliance for International Exchange’s Executive Director, Ilir Zherka, issued the following statement today regarding the Biden Administration’s announcement of a first-ever coordinated national approach on international education. The below may be...
by Laine Cavanaugh | May 6, 2021 | Alliance Commentary
Washington, DC: The Alliance for International Exchange’s Executive Director, Ilir Zherka, issued the following statement today regarding a letter to Secretary Blinken from 11 associations. The letter urges the Department of State to consider changes regarding the...
by Laine Cavanaugh | May 6, 2021 | Alliance Commentary
The COVID-19 pandemic has created significant challenges for international exchange programs due to their heavy dependence on travel and people-to-people interactions.
by Laine Cavanaugh | Apr 22, 2021 | Alliance Commentary
Washington, DC: The Alliance for International Exchange’s Executive Director, Ilir Zherka, issued the following statement today regarding an Alliance letter to Secretary Blinken from over 500 businesses. The letter urges the Department of State to take additional...
by Laine Cavanaugh | Apr 1, 2021 | Alliance Commentary
Washington, DC: The Alliance for International Exchange’s Executive Director, Ilir Zherka, issued the following statement today regarding the Biden Administration allowing Presidential Proclamation 10052 to expire yesterday, March 31. P. 10052 was intended to suspend...