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Participant Spotlight: BridgeUSA Research Scholar is Re-thinking the Timing of the Earths’ Biggest Mass Extinction, and the Diversification of Early Mammal Relatives

     Posted on: February 1, 2022

While “dinosaur” might be the first word that pops into peoples’ heads when they think of fossils, those big Jurassic beasts are not the only—or the most interesting—game in town for paleontologists. Case in point: Pia Viglietti, a BridgeUSA research scholar at the Field Museum, studies biostratigraphy and evolutionary change in southern Africa during and after the Permo-Triassic mass extinction. Pia joined the Field Museum in March of 2019, after completing her PhD and a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. Since then she has been collaborating with Curator Ken Angielczyk and international colleagues, and…

Other Resources

     Posted on: January 5, 2022

Participant Brochures Exchange Visitors' Rights and Protection (PDF) The Au Pair Exchange Program Brochure (PDF) Summer Work Travel Program Brochure (November 23, 2012) (PDF) Exchange Visitor Program Participant Welcome Brochure (PDF)

Making Memories Every Mile at the TCS New York City Marathon

     Posted on: November 29, 2021

By Katie Knoch, Office of Private Sector Exchange, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs This year, on November 7, 2021, the TCS New York City Marathon took place after a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19.  The 2021 TCS New York City Marathon commemorated the event’s 50th race with runners from all over the world participating both in person and virtually. Building on the tremendous success of the past five years, the U.S. Department of State’s BridgeUSA program organized an opportunity for exchange visitors to volunteer at the marathon. More than 500 BridgeUSA volunteers, including au pairs, interns, students, research scholars, and designated sponsor organizations and Department of State representatives, provided runners from 140 countries with water, Gatorade, and encouragement…

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…

RO-ARO Virtual Training

     Posted on: June 1, 2021

These training materials are intended for Responsible Officers (ROs) and Alternate Responsible Officers (AROs) of designated program sponsors in exchange programs administered by the U.S. Department of State (Department) pursuant to 22 C.F.R. Part 62. ROs and AROs, such as you, have been appointed by the sponsor, and approved by the Department, to help administer a sponsor’s exchange visitor program by performing duties specified in the regulations. We hope the information and resources in this guide will be helpful to you, whether you are a veteran of the program or a newly assigned officer.   Series 1 2021 RO-ARO Training…

Introducing BridgeUSA: A New Brand Identity for the Exchange Visitor Program

     Posted on: October 28, 2020

 The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is pleased to announce BridgeUSA as the new brand identity for the Exchange Visitor Program (EVP), including a new logo, tagline, and mission-driven language. The new BridgeUSA branding is the culmination of a multi-year endeavor to re-imagine the private sector component of the EVP. The goal of the rebrand is to create a professional brand for the private sector component of the EVP to more effectively communicate its mission, program values, and global impact to stakeholders and audiences. Since its establishment as part of the Mutual Educational…

Vilnius Marathon Brings Together Different Experiences of Lithuanian Students

     Posted on: October 15, 2020

By Emilija Buividavičiūtė, Summer Work Travel Alumni, Lithuania Volunteering is always an exciting and valuable experience, especially when it comes to sports-related events. As Exchange Visitor Program participants, we never say no to any new opportunities. That is why when the U.S. Embassy in Lithuania invited us to volunteer in the Danske Bank Vilnius Marathon, we were very happy to help out and make our contribution as valuable as possible. It was a great opportunity to be part of one of the biggest sports event in the Baltics, to meet new people, and, of course, to have a fun and…

Volunteering at the Vilnius Marathon: Good Fun with Good People for a Good Cause

     Posted on: October 1, 2020

By Darius Gabrilavicius, Summer Work Travel Alumni, Lithuania Summer Work Travel Alumnus Darius Gabrilavicius reflects on his experience volunteering at the Vilnius Marathon, which was held on September 13, 2020 in Lithuania. Darius volunteered at a fluid station along the race course alongside 43 members of the newly established J-1 US Alumni Association of which he is a founding member. Why did you decide to volunteer at the Lithuania Marathon? Before the Vilnius Marathon I had volunteered only a few times in my life. I thought this was a good way to achieve two things. First, I just wanted to…

Medical Residency at a Dedicated COVID-19 Care Center

     Posted on: September 23, 2020

By Dr. Magdi Zordok, EVP Physician from Egypt This story was originally published on ECFMG’s Journeys in Medicine Blog On March 17, 2020, Carney Hospital was designated as the nation’s first dedicated care center for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Our patient population would now be only individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 and required hospitalization, either from our emergency department, or from other hospitals within our network. My experience with COVID was, at that point, scarce and limited to discussions with my senior colleagues and the case reports from China and Italy. A COVID testing tent was set up outside…

Au Pair Program Resource Page

     Posted on: September 2, 2020

  Resources for Sponsors: The Office of Private Sector Exchange Administration monitors and enforces full compliance with Department regulations and policies with a focus on exchange visitors’ health, safety, and well-being; and responds to complaints and incidents. Incident Reporting: Sponsors are required to report any serious incident that has or could have the effect of endangering the health, safety, or welfare of an exchange visitor. An incident report is required in all situations, but a quick e‐mail regarding an evolving situation, to be followed later by an incident report, is acceptable. * Au Pair Program Reporting Rubric (PDF) * Incident Report…

Intern and Trainee Program Resource Page

     Posted on: September 2, 2020

  Resources for Sponsors: The Office of Private Sector Exchange Administration monitors and enforces full compliance with Department regulations and policies with a focus on exchange visitors’ health, safety, and well-being; and responds to complaints and incidents. Incident Reporting: Sponsors are required to report any serious incident that has or could have the effect of endangering the health, safety, or welfare of an exchange visitor. An incident report is required in all situations, but a quick e‐mail regarding an evolving situation, to be followed later by an incident report, is acceptable. * Intern-Trainee Program Reporting Rubric (PDF) * Incident Report Form…

Creating a Record with a T/IPP for Exchange Visitors in Pilot Programs

     Posted on: September 2, 2020

Video Transcript Slide #2 Welcome to the SEVIS Training for sponsor officials. This training is designed to facilitate your understanding of SEVIS in regards to the maintenance and management of the J-1 program information at your organization and your exchange visitor and spouse/dependent records. In this presentation we will demonstrate managing the T/IPP within Pilot Programs. Slide #3 Disclaimer: This presentation provides guidance for using SEVIS. It does not replace the Exchange Visitor Program regulations found at 22 CFR Part 62. To obtain administrative guidance on the Exchange Visitor Program, the Exchange Visitor Program regulations, or program or exchange visitor…

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