Participation in the Exchange Visitor Program as Professor and Research Scholar
Federal Register, June 27, 2002, Page 43264
Agency
Department of State.
Action
Proposed rule with request for comment.
Summary
The Department is proposing to amend its existing regulations governing participation in the Exchange Visitor Program as a professor and research scholar. These proposed amendments will extend the duration of program participation from three years to five years and eliminate program extensions beyond the five-year period. Limitations governing the eligibility for program participation of professor and research scholar participants are also included. These limitations enhance the integrity and programmatic effectiveness of the Exchange Visitor Program.
Dates
Written comments regarding this rule will be accepted until July 29, 2002.
Addresses
Comments regarding this rule must be presented in duplicate and addressed as follows: U.S. Department of State, Office of Exchange Coordination and Designation, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, 301 4th Street, SW., Room 852, Washington, DC 20547.
Further Information
Stanley S. Colvin, Acting Director, Office of Exchange Coordination and Designation, U.S. Department of State, 301 Fourth Street, SW., Room 852, Washington, DC 20547; telephone (202) 401-9810; fax (202) 401-9809.

