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 novel coronavirus.

• U.S. Department of State Exchange Visitor Program Information on Coronavirus (COVID-19): https://j1visa.state.gov/covid-19/

• U.S. Department of State Travel Information:  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/novel-coronavirus-hubei-province–china.html

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html

• World Health Organization:  https://www.who.int/

• U.S. Small Business Administration:  COVID-19:  Small Business Guidance and Loan Resources

• U.S. Department of the Treasury:  Assistance for Small Businesses

• Letter to Congress requesting assistance for international educational and cultural exchange community impacted by COVID-19

• Assistance requested for international educational and cultural exchange community impacted by COVID-19

• Letter to Congress supporting Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance

• Alliance and CSIET letter to U.S. Department of State re: proposed interim measures for high school program

• U.S. Department of State: Temporary Pause of International Exchange Programs Due to COVID-19 (3/12/20)

• U.S. Department of State: Exchange Visitor Program Update on Travel (3/13/20)

• U.S. Department of State: Global Level 4 Health Advisory – Do Not Travel (3/19/20)

• U.S. Department of State: Suspension of Routine Visa Services (3/20/20)

• U.S. Department of State: Exchange programs update (5/12/20)

• U.S. Department of State:  Lifting of Global Level 4 Health Advisory (8/6/20)

• Office of Management and Budget: Managing Federal Contract Performance Issues Associated with the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) (3/20/20)

• Office of Management and Budget:  Administrative Relief for Recipients and Applicants of Federal Financial Assistance Directly Impacted by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) due to Loss of Operations (3/19/20)

• Eureka Facts COVID-19 financial impact on jobs