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title: "International Visitor Leadership Program — Definition"
description: "The International Visitor Leadership Program is a U.S. State Department exchange for emerging foreign leaders to foster lasting ties with American counterparts."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The International Visitor Leadership Program is the U.
- S.
- Which U.S. agency administers the IVLP and under what law?
- How are IVLP participants selected?
- How does the IVLP differ from the Fulbright Program?

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