Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 62.3 — Sponsor Eligibility
22 C.F.R. § 62.3
(a) The following types of entities are eligible to apply for designation as a sponsor of an exchange visitor program:
(1) U.S. local, state, and federal government agencies to include the District of Columbia; and government agencies of any U.S. territories and outlying possessions;
(2) International agencies or organizations of which the United States is a member and that have an office in the United States; or
(3) Reputable organizations that are United States Persons.
(b) To be eligible for designation as a sponsor, an entity is required to:
(1) Demonstrate, to the Department of State's satisfaction, its ability to comply and remain in continual compliance with all applicable provisions of this part;
(2) Meet at all times its financial obligations and responsibilities attendant to successful sponsorship of its exchange visitor program; and
(3) Demonstrate that the organization or its proposed Responsible Officer has no fewer than three years' experience in international exchange.
Authorizing Statute
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Congressional declaration of objectives22 U.S.C. § 1431
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Congressional statement of purpose22 U.S.C. § 2451
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Definitions8 U.S.C. § 1101
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Organization of Department of State22 U.S.C. § 2651a