Our advocacy
As the collective public policy voice of the educational and cultural exchange community in the United States, the Alliance continually advocates for policies, regulations, and funding that support the growth and impact of international exchange programs.
⏵ Securing Funding for U.S. Department of State Exchange Programs
Each year, the Alliance advocates for robust funding for Department of State international educational and cultural exchange (ECE) programs.
⏵ Supporting Regulations for U.S. Department of State BridgeUSA Exchange Programs
The Alliance works closely with our members, the Department of State, and Congress to ensure that the regulations governing BridgeUSA programs provide the strongest exchange experience possible.
⏵ Enhancing International Student Recruitment and Success
As a founding member of the U.S. for Success Coalition, the Alliance advocates to position the U.S. to effectively compete and cooperate on a global stage.
⏵ Ensuring Effective and Secure Processing of Exchange Visitor and International Student Visas
The Alliance works closely with partner organizations and the Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs to support U.S. consular officers in their work to provide visas to qualified and fully vetted international applicants.
the latest
Keep up to date on the latest policy changes from the Trump-Vance Administration and the 119th Congress
⏵ ongoing ways to support exchanges
Join Americans for Cultural Exchange
Americans for Cultural Exchange is an organizing initiative of American organizations and community leaders who embrace and support the U.S Department of State’s BridgeUSA programs.
Join the U.S. for Success Coalition
The U.S. for Success Coalition leads a national campaign to reinvigorate the U. S. position as the premiere destination for international students.
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