Immigration Executive Order Entangles Exchange Programs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 30, 2017
Contact: Oriana Piña opina@alliance-exchange.org
Land of opportunity or close to slavery?
As published in the Post & Courier on November 10, 2016
The Au Pair Program Provides Valuable Cultural Exchange
As published in the Washington Post on November 8, 2016.
Successful J Day 2016 – event summaries
Alliance members hosted 26 different community service events in states around the U.S. to participate in “J Day” – the annual celebration of international exchanges. These events enable sponsors to connect exchange participants with their American hosts through meaningful and fun activities.
Statement on Trump’s Foreign Policy Plan: “Extreme Visa Vetting”
“Donald Trump’s visa policy proposal would hurt the United States if applied to international exchange and education. New visa requirements are not needed and are counterproductive. Exchange visitors already go through extensive screening before coming to the United States and are tracked by program sponsors once they are here.
Trump Proposes Ideological Test for Entry to U.S.
As published in Inside Higher Ed on August 16, 2016.
Republican candidate proposes a system for admittance to U.S. that critics say violates American and academic principles