Academic and Government Programs Division
Descriptions of the seven categories administered through the Academic and Government Programs Division may be accessed by clicking on the category below. The information included in each description is cursory, and serves only as a brief introduction to that category. In no way is it intended that the information provided in this section replace or substitute the program regulations. Additional information specific to the category, such as a listing of sponsors designated to administer a program in that category, a FAQ Sheet, or related web sites, is available for each category. 

• Government Visitor
• International Visitor
• Professor and Research Scholar
• Short-Term Scholar
• Specialist
• Student, College/University

Private Sector Programs Division
Descriptions of the eight categories administered through the Private Sector Programs Division may be accessed by clicking on the category below. The information included in each description is cursory, and serves only as a brief introduction to that category. In no way is it intended that the information provided in this section replace or substitute the program regulations. Additional information specific to the category, such as a listing of sponsors designated to administer a program in that category, a FAQ Sheet, or related web sites, is available for each category.

• Alien Physician
• Au Pair and EduCare
• Camp Counselor
• Intern
• Student, Secondary School
• Summer Work/Travel
• Teacher
• Trainee and Flight Training