International Visitor Leadership Program

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.

As a part of the Global Ties U.S. network, the Presidential Precinct serves as a partner with the IVLP. Each year, around 5,000 distinguished international visitors come to the United States through IVLP. Over 1/3 of the world’s sitting heads of state have participated in exchange programs such as the IVLP.