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Government Visitor
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.
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