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The Private Sector Exchange office designates, monitors and partners with U.S. organizations, including government agencies, academic institutions, educational and cultural organizations, and corporations, that administer the Exchange Visitor Program.

Announcements
Announcement Updated: User Manual for Exchange Visitor Program Sponsor Users (RO/ARO) of SEVIS Volumes I & II

Highlighted Programs

A participant standing in front of a city skyline. Photo courtesy of Aipt.
Internships
Internship programs allow participants to gain exposure to U.S. culture and business practices.
A summer work travel participant at work. Photo courtesy of Janus International Hospitality Student Exchange.
The Summer Work Travel Program
This program allows post-secondary students to work and travel in the U.S. during their summer vacations.
An au pair holding two children at a beach. Photo courtesy of AuPairCare.
The Au Pair Program
Participants between ages 18 and 26 take part in the home life of a host family by providing limited childcare services.

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SEVIS (The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System)
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Contact Us

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Videos

  • Summer Work Travel Program Participant Vasiliky Polizoi talking with the BBC
    Summer Work Travel Program Participants Talk with the BBC

Photo Gallery

  • Photo of an au pair and children ready to watch a soccer match
    Au Pair Photos
  • Photo of WEST participants posing for a picture in San Fransisco
    WEST Photo Gallery
  • Photo of Summer Work Travel participant appearing to hold up Las Vegas welcome sign
    Summer Work Travel Program

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