[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 22, Volume 1]
[Revised as of April 1, 2007]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 22CFR62.28]

[Page 289-290]
 
                       TITLE 22--FOREIGN RELATIONS
 
                     CHAPTER I--DEPARTMENT OF STATE
 
PART 62_EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM--Table of Contents
 
                  Subpart B_Specific Program Provisions
 
Sec.  62.28  International visitors.

    (a) Purpose. The international visitor category is for the exclusive 
use of the Department of State. Programs under this section are for 
foreign nationals who are recognized or potential leaders and are 
selected by the Department of State to participate in observation tours, 
discussions, consultation, professional meetings, conferences, 
workshops, and travel. These programs are designed to enable the 
international visitors to better understand American culture and society 
and contribute to enhanced American knowledge of foreign cultures. The 
category is for people-to-people programs which seek to develop and 
strengthen professional and personal ties between key foreign

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nationals and Americans and American institutions.
    (b) Selection. The Department of State and third parties assisting 
the Department of State shall adequately screen and select prospective 
international visitors to determine compliance with Sec.  62.10(a) and 
the visitor eligibility requirements set forth below.
    (c) Visitor eligibility. An individual participating in an exchange 
visitor program as an international visitor shall be:
    (1) Selected by the Department of State;
    (2) Engaged in consultation, observation, research, training, or 
demonstration of special skills; and
    (3) A recognized or potential leader in a field of specialized 
knowledge or skill.
    (d) Program disclosure. At the beginning of the program, the sponsor 
shall provide the international visitor with:
    (1) Information on the length and location(s) of his or her exchange 
visitor program; and
    (2) A summary of the significant components of the program.
    (e) Issuance of Form DS-2019. The Form DS-2019 shall be issued only 
after the international visitor has been selected by the Department of 
State.
    (f) Location of the exchange. The international visitor shall 
participate in an exchange visitor program at locations approved by the 
Department of State.
    (g) Duration of participation. The international visitor shall be 
authorized to participate in the Exchange Visitor Program for the length 
of time necessary to complete the program, which shall not exceed one 
year.