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BridgeUSA College Exchange Visitors Seek to Advance Social Change in the Deaf Community
Posted on: September 20, 2023
During International Week of Deaf People and International Day of Sign Languages, we would like to highlight three Deaf BridgeUSA exchange visitors who are studying at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. Gallaudet is a world renowned institution of higher learning which serves deaf and hard of hearing people to become the university of first choice for the most qualified, diverse group of deaf and hard of hearing students in the world, in addition to hearing students pursuing careers related to deaf and hard of hearing people. Its Office of International Affairs selects students who will create a “Global Gallaudet” that…
Eat, Play, and Give: Exchange Day 2023!
Posted on: August 11, 2023
Today, we are highlighting community stakeholders and exchange visitors from around the world who came together to celebrate Exchange Day 2023. For nine years, the exchange community has celebrated Exchange Day annually on the first Monday of August and it has grown to become a worldwide celebration of the power and breadth of cultural and academic international exchange. On Exchange Day, participants, alumni, and their communities are invited to take part in service projects, reflect on the ways in which exchange programs have impacted their lives, and to continue to promote cross-cultural understanding. Check out how Exchange Day 2023 was…
DS-2019 Frequently Asked Questions
Posted on: March 14, 2023
What is a Form DS-2019? The Form DS-2019, Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status (J-Nonimmigrant), is a controlled document used in the administration of the Exchange Visitor Program. Designated sponsors are authorized to complete and issue Forms DS-2019 to prospective exchange visitors and their spouses and dependents, if any, that have been screened and selected for participation in the Exchange Visitor Program. Sponsors generate Forms DS-2019 through the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). The forms are used by prospective exchange visitors and their spouses or dependents, if any, to seek an interview at an U.S. embassy…
Women in STEM
Posted on: March 1, 2023
By: Abigail Graszl of InterExchange From researching cell cytotoxicity in a molecular biology lab to having technical discussions with electrical engineers, Career Training USA interns and trainees are completing amazing programs in STEM (that’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics)! InterExchange is a proud partner of the BridgeUSA Early Career STEM Research Initiative, and these programs strengthen international connections and contribute to the flow of ideas across continents. We recently caught up with some of our female participants to see how their time in the U.S. helped further their careers in these traditionally male-dominated fields. Eva K. Molecular Biology Eva K. from Germany…
Additional Instructions
Posted on: June 16, 2022
OPA’s SWT/CC Team has two new resource pages for our categories—one for the Summer Work Travel (SWT) program and one for the Camp Counselor (CC) program. We believe these sites would be a great help to exchange visitors considering applying for the EVP, for EVs preparing for their future programs, and for those currently on program. Attached are drafts of the website pages, along with copies of various documents that we would like to see incorporated within them. I based the content of both drafts on OPA’s Au Pair, Intern and Trainee, and AG pages that are currently live on…
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Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Opportunity for Academic Training Extensions for J-1 College and University Students in STEM Fields
Posted on: November 2, 2021
The Directorate of Private Sector Exchange (Private Sector) is pleased to announce an initiative for College and University Student-category exchange visitors participating in academic training in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). We introduce this opportunity in response to the recent Joint Statement of Principles in Support of International Education. Department-designated sponsors have also expressed an interest in incentivizing more STEM opportunities for international students. Eligible exchange visitors must be undergraduate and pre-doctoral degree-seeking J-1 College and University students who are pursuing or recently completed STEM-related studies. The maximum total length of their academic training is capped…