Also called: Exchange Visitor Program Manager, Responsible Officer
Runs exchange visa programs that bring international students, interns, and workers to the U.S.
A program officer screens applicants, issues visa paperwork, checks that host employers follow the rules, and answers calls from exchange visitors in trouble.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's degree; language skills help.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: International Relations, Business, World Languages.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). Tracks business operations specialists.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI screens applications and generates visa paperwork; checking employers and helping visitors in trouble stay human.
Classes: A world language, AP Government, Computer applications.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1199.
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