The International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) is the U.S. Department of State’s premier professional exchange program. Through short-term visits to the United States, current and emerging foreign leaders in a variety of fields experience this country firsthand and cultivate lasting relationships with their American counterparts. Professional meetings reflect the participants’ professional interests and support the foreign policy goals of the United States.
Each year nearly 5,000 International Visitors come to the U.S. on the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). More than 200,000 International Visitors have engaged with Americans through the IVLP, including more than 500 current or former Chiefs of State or Heads of Government.
Program Length
Up to 1 monthEligibility and Application Overview
There is no application for IVLP. Participants are nominated and selected annually by the staff at U.S. Embassies around the world.
For those who live in the United States, there are many opportunities to get involved at the community level.
Visit the Global Ties U.S. website for a list of community organizations in 44 states and information about local activities.
