Statement regarding proposed regulation for the federal Au Pair cultural exchange program
Washington, D.C. – October 31, 2023 – Yesterday, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) at the U.S. Department of State published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register regarding the federal au pair cultural exchange program....Introducing the 2023 McCarry Leadership Award winners!
Jaime Fahy Managing Director, One To World Driven by a passion for promoting intercultural understanding through meaningful face-to-face exchanges, Jaime Fahy joined One To World four years ago, and went on to take on a number of roles and projects at the...House SFOPS amendment threatens to eliminate funding for DOS educational and cultural exchange programs
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How Might Exchanges be Impacted by a U.S. Government Shutdown?
With only four legislative days left before the end of the fiscal year, Congress is still far from a funding deal. The Alliance’s Andrea Bodine provides a primer on how international exchange programs might be impacted by a government shutdown.
Navigating the Paradox: International Student Visa Trends in 2023
The dynamic landscape of international education has been marked this year by a powerful paradox: aspiring international students are displaying a renewed interest in studying in the U.S., yet this enthusiasm is met with a growing struggle to secure visas. A dichotomy emerges – while U.S. enrollments are surging for the first time since the pandemic, a shadow looms as visa denials rise. Collectively, these elements shape the trajectory of international student mobility, offering insights into the United States’ public diplomacy impact and its role as a competitive global player.