Press Releases
Press releases by the Alliance. For media Inquiries, contact Laine Cavanaugh at lcavanaugh@alliance-exchange.orgAlliance 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.
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...
August 5 is Exchange Day – The Annual Celebration of International Exchange
Washington, D.C. – Exchange Day is an annual celebration of international educational and cultural exchange programs. Today, event participants are raising awareness about the power of exchange, while connecting participants and alumni with their local communities....
ILR Piece on Summer Work Travel Fatally Flawed
Executive Director of the Alliance for International Exchange, Ilir Zherka, released a statement today in response to the International Labor Recruitment’s piece entitled “Shining A Light on Summer Work.” “Shining A Light on Summer Work” unfortunately is a poorly...
U.S. Portugal sign an MOU to Establish a 12-month Pilot Program for 5 years
Assistant Secretary Marie Royce and Portuguese Ambassador to the United States Domingos Fezas Vital signed an MOU commemorating the launch of a 12-month pilot program between both nations.
Open Doors Report Shows 1.5 percent Increase in International Students Coming to the U.S.
The 2018 Open Doors Report shows a 1.5% increase in the number of international students coming to the U.S for higher education: 1,094,792 international students enrolled in United States higher education institutions in 2017/18 compared to 1,078,822 students in 2016/17.
New NAFSA Economic Impact Analysis: International students contribute $39 Billion to the U.S Economy
New data recently released by NAFSA: Association of International Educators indicate that the more than one million international students studying at U.S. colleges and universities during the 2017-18 academic year contributed $39 billion to the U.S. economy, while at the same time supporting more than 450,622 jobs. These numbers represent a 1.2% increase in job support and creation and a 5.8% increase in dollars contributed to the economy compared to the previous academic year.