Regulations pertaining specifically to the Government Visitor category are found at [22 CFR 62.29].

The Government Visitor category is for the exclusive use of U.S. federal, state, or local government agencies. Government visitors shall be authorized to participate in the Exchange Visitor Program for the length of time necessary to complete the program, which shall not exceed 18 months.

Participants in this category include editors, business and professional persons, government officials and labor leaders. The objective of this category is to develop and strengthen professional and personal ties between key foreign nationals and Americans and American institutions. Selected foreign nationals, recognized as influential or distinguished persons and who are selected by US federal, state, or local government agencies, participate in observation tours, discussions, consultations, professional meetings, conferences, workshops, and travel. These people-to-people programs enable government visitors to better understand American culture and society, and to contribute to American knowledge of foreign cultures. Please refer to the regulations for details.