You’ve probably read or heard news reports regarding a freeze on interviews for students seeking a variety of visas for the USA. I wanted to share some information relevant to our students planning to arrive this year.
Tag: From the President
In this short video message, I share a few thoughts about our ongoing efforts to recruit host families and send students abroad. I’ll also provide insight on the White House’s proposed budget and what it means for programs like ours.
We need immediate action from Congress to demand the Department of State release these critical funds. We urge you to contact your Senators and Representatives and share the real impact of this funding freeze—on students, host families, and communities across the U.S.
Please view this message of appreciation in advance of the Thanksgiving holiday from Tara Hofmann, AFS-USA President and CEO.
Please take a few minutes today to watch this video from AFS-USA President Tara Hofmann, in which she provides insight into the variety of activities with which AFS-USA is involved while also reminding all volunteers and staff of the importance of our efforts to complete our placement commitments.
Please take a few minutes to watch this video message.
Please consider welcoming one or more of these students into your home for a few weeks while a permanent family can be found.
Please take a moment to listen to a message from Tara Hofmann featuring unplaced students. Will you welcome one of them?
Please view this brief video for an update on the students arriving in the USA over the coming weeks.
President and CEO of AFS-USA, Tara Hofmann, shares her gratitude towards host families and their contributions.