8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(J), 1182, 1184, 1258; 22 U.S.C. 1431 22 U.S.C. 2451 22 U.S.C. 2651a; 22 U.S.C. 6531-6553; Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1977, 42 FR 62461, 3 CFR, 1977 Comp. p. 200; E.O. 12048, 4... 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(J), 1182, 1184, 1258; 22 U.S.C. 1431 22 U.S.C. 2451 22 U.S.C. 2651a; 22 U.S.C. 6531-6553; Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1977, 42 FR 62461, 3 CFR, 1977 Comp. p. 200; E.O. 12048, 43 FR 13361, 3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p. 168; 8 U.S.C. 1372; section 416 of Pub. L. 107-56, 115 Stat. 354 (8 U.S.C. 1372 note); and 8 U.S.C. 1761-1762.
# 62.3 Sponsor eligibility.(a) The following types of entities are eligible to apply for designation as a sponsor of an exchange visitor program:(1) U.S. local, state, and federal government agencies to include the District of Columbia; and government agencies of any U.S. territories and outlying possessions;(2) International agencies or organizations of which the United States is a member and that have an office in the United States; or(3) Reputable organizations that are United States Persons.(b) To be eligible for designation as a sponsor, an entity is required to:(1) Demonstrate, to the Department of State's satisfaction, its ability to comply and remain in continual compliance with all applicable provisions of this part;(2) Meet at all times its financial obligations and responsibilities attendant to successful sponsorship of its exchange visitor program; and(3) Demonstrate that the organization or its proposed Responsible Officer has no fewer than three years' experience in international exchange.[79 FR 60307, Oct. 6, 2014]