Alliance Commentary
Analysis of the latest news around Washington, D.C. and the exchange community from Alliance staff and members.Response to Inaccurate Article Regarding Au Pair Cultural Exchange Program
The HuffPost recently published, “Au Pairs Come To The U.S. Seeking Cultural Exchange, But The State Department Often Fails To Protect Them.” Unfortunately, this article does not accurately depict the au pair cultural exchange program satisfaction rates by...
Alliance supports continuing flexibility for international students
Washington, D.C. – On July 14, the U.S. government announced it was rescinding the July 6 guidance announced by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for international students taking online classes due to the pandemic for the fall 2020 semester, affecting F-1 and...
Alliance requests flexibility for international students
Washington, D.C. – On July 6, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced guidance for international students taking online classes due to the pandemic for the fall 2020 semester, affecting F-1 and M-1 visa students. As institutions adapt to educating students...
Alliance Opposes J-1 Inclusion in Presidential Proclamation on Immigration
Washington, DC – On June 22, 2020, the White House issued a proclamation suspending entry into the United States of people participating in the Au Pair, Camp Counselor, Intern, Summer Work Travel, Teacher, and Trainee programs through December 31, 2020. “The Alliance...
COVID-19 Information
We share your concerns as the situation regarding COVID-19 rapidly evolves. The Alliance remains committed to the health, safety, and welfare of international exchange sponsors, participants, and the general public. Please follow links below for key resources on the...
People for International Exchange
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the international exchange community is facing overwhelming challenges. As the situation evolves, it is more important now than ever to connect to stakeholders in the exchange community.
IEW 2019 Spotlight: Gabrielle Cascio, Program Fellow, Alliance for International Exchange
Program Fellow Gabrielle Cascio shares her experience as an international educator in Romania, as part of the celebration of International Education Week.How did you decide to go abroad initially?Ever since I can remember, I have known that I wanted to...
2019 Comprehensive Annual Report on Public Diplomacy & International Broadcasting
The 2019 Comprehensive Annual Report on Public Diplomacy & International Broadcasting, released by the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy (ACPD) annually, assesses the major Public Diplomacy and global media activities conducted by the U.S. Department of...
Opinion/Commentary: International connections, lasting local impact
As published in the Daily Progress on September 15, 2019. At age 7, I attended summer camp for the first time. I don’t remember much else, but I vividly remember the camp counselors. They seemed impressively mature and exceedingly cool. To add to their impact, my...
International Camp Counselor Program Creates Connections, Supports American Economy
As the summer comes to a close, international camp counselors, who shape the experience of so many American campers, will be crossing over land and sea to return to their homes abroad. Not only does their experience infuse American camps with diverse cultures from...