Thank you for your inquiry. You have reached the Office of Private Sector Exchange within the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). This office administers the Exchange Visitor Program, which is overseen by the Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for Private Sector Exchange in ECA. The Exchange Visitor Program (or J-1 visa program) is for foreign nationals who come to the United States for international educational and cultural exchange experiences.