Seeking co-sponsors for H.Res.481 introduced by Rep Blake Moore and Rep Anne Kuster. H.Res. 481 expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that BridgeUSA ex-change programs are vital to the economy and national interests of the United States, and that Congress should prioritize robust support to ensure equitable opportunities for Americans and people from other countries. Advocated in Senate regarding the Department of State's published proposed regulations for the federal au pair (AP) program, which is an initiative under the Educational and Cultural Affairs department at the Department of State. Worked in support of Senate letter led by Senators Shaheen and Tillis regarding the published proposed regulations for the federal AP program.
Duration: March 1, 2021
to
present
General Issues: Immigration , Travel/Tourism , Budget/Appropriations
Spending: about $10,000 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)
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Agencies lobbied since 2021: U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, White House Office
Lobbyists
Lobbyists named here were listed on a filing related to this lobbying engagement. They may not be working on it now. Occasionally, a single lobbyist whose name is spelled two different ways on filings may be represented twice here.
Disclosures Filed
Once a lobbying engagement begins, the lobbyist or firm is required to file updates four times a year. Those updates sometimes change which lobbyists are involved or add new issues being discussed. When lobbyists stop working for a client, the firm is also supposed to file a report disclosing the end of the relationship.
1st Quarter, 2024
In Q1, Mr. Cory Smith did no lobbying for InterExchange, Inc . The report was filed on April 11.
Original Filing: 301547999.xml
4th Quarter, 2023
In Q4, Mr. Cory Smith lobbied for InterExchange, Inc . The report was filed on Jan. 11.
Original Filing: 301523397.xml
Lobbying Issues
Seeking co-sponsors for H.Res.481 introduced by Rep Blake Moore and Rep Anne Kuster. H.Res. 481 expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that BridgeUSA ex-change programs are vital to the economy and national interests of the United States, and that Congress should prioritize robust support to ensure equitable opportunities for Americans and people from other countries. Advocated in Senate regarding the Department of State's published proposed regulations for the federal au pair (AP) program, which is an initiative under the Educational and Cultural Affairs department at the Department of State. Worked in support of Senate letter led by Senators Shaheen and Tillis regarding the published proposed regulations for the federal AP program.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2023
In Q3, Mr. Cory Smith lobbied for InterExchange, Inc . The report was filed on Oct. 7, 2023.
Original Filing: 301498332.xml
Lobbying Issues
Seeking co-sponsors for H.Res.481 introduced by Rep Blake Moore and Rep Anne Kuster. H.Res. 481 expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that BridgeUSA ex-change programs are vital to the economy and national interests of the United States, and that Congress should prioritize robust support to ensure equitable opportunities for Americans and people from other countries. Advocated in opposition to amendment 133 by Rep Briggs in the House that sought to eliminate all funding for the Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs in the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 2024 (HR4665).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2023
In Q2, Mr. Cory Smith lobbied for InterExchange, Inc . The report was filed on July 13, 2023.
Original Filing: 301475247.xml
Lobbying Issues
Seeking co-sponsors for H.Res.481 introduced by Rep Blake Moore and Rep Anne Kuster. H.Res. 481 expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that BridgeUSA ex-
change programs are vital to the economy and national interests of the United States, and that Congress should prioritize robust support to ensure equitable opportunities for Americans and people from other
countries.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2023
In Q1, Mr. Cory Smith did no lobbying for InterExchange, Inc . The report was filed on May 3, 2023.
Original Filing: 301469867.xml
4th Quarter, 2022
In Q4, Mr. Cory Smith did no lobbying for InterExchange, Inc . The report was filed on Jan. 11, 2023.
Original Filing: 301426132.xml
3rd Quarter, 2022
In Q3, Mr. Cory Smith lobbied for InterExchange, Inc . The report was filed on Oct. 17, 2022.
Original Filing: 301405074.xml
Lobbying Issues
Advocated with members of Congress to resolve inconsistencies in visa processing issues, increase in visa fees and to reduce the visa backlog for non-immigrant J-1 visas. Advocated with members of the House to urge the Department of State to issue clarifying regulations on the J-1 Au Pair program.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Immigration/Tourism
2nd Quarter, 2022
In Q2, Mr. Cory Smith lobbied for InterExchange, Inc . The report was filed on July 13, 2022.
Original Filing: 301380023.xml
Lobbying Issues
Advocated with members of Congress to resolve inconsistencies in visa processing issues, increase in visa fees and to reduce the visa backlog for non-immigrant J-1 visas. Advocated with members of the House to urge the Department of State to issue clarifying regulations on the J-1 Au Pair program. Advocated with the House/Senate State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs on the FY23 appropriations bill to include previously enacted report language that any regulatory changes made by the executive branch to the BridgeUSA Exchange Programs are done pursuant to the APA and requests that the report language clarifying the meaning of modify
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Advocated with members of Congress to resolve inconsistencies in visa processing issues, increase in visa fees and to reduce the visa backlog for non-immigrant J-1 visas. Advocated with members of the House to urge the Department of State to issue clarifying regulations on the J-1 Au Pair program. Advocated with members of the House/Senate State, Foreign Operations and Related Agencies subcommittee on the FY23 spending bill to include previously enacted report language that any regulatory changes made by the executive branch to the BridgeUSA Exchange Programs are done pursuant to the APA and requests that the report language clarifying the meaning of modify.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2022
In Q1, Mr. Cory Smith lobbied for InterExchange, Inc . The report was filed on April 10, 2022.
Original Filing: 301344548.xml
Lobbying Issues
Advocated with members of Congress to resolve inconsistencies in visa processing issues, increase in visa fees and to reduce the visa backlog for non-immigrant J-1 visas. Sought co-sponsors for the H.Res.901 introduced Feb 2, 2002 by Rep Blake Moore that expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that BridgeUSA exchange programs are vital to the economy and national interests of the United States. Advocated with members of the House to urge the Department of State to issue clarifying regulations on the J-1 Au Pair program.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Immigration/Tourism
4th Quarter, 2021
In Q4, Mr. Cory Smith lobbied for InterExchange, Inc . The report was filed on Jan. 17, 2022.
Original Filing: 301324045.xml
Lobbying Issues
Advocated with members of Congress to resolve inconsistencies in visa processing issues, increase in visa fees and to reduce the visa backlog for non-immigrant visas.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Advocated with Congress to resolve inconsistencies in non-immigrant J-1 visa processing and address and reduce backlogs in non-immigrant J-1 visas.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2021
In Q3, Mr. Cory Smith lobbied for InterExchange, Inc . The report was filed on Oct. 17, 2021.
Original Filing: 301300734.xml
Lobbying Issues
Advocated with members of Congress to resolve inconsistencies in visa processing issues and to reduce the visa backlog for non-immigrant visas.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Advocated with Congress to resolve inconsistencies in non-immigrant visa processing and address and reduce backlogs in non-immigrant visas.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2021
In Q2, Mr. Cory Smith lobbied for InterExchange, Inc . The report was filed on July 13, 2021.
Original Filing: 301275329.xml
Lobbying Issues
Add J-1 cultural exchange applicants to the Department of States national interest priorities. Advocated with members of Congress to resolve inconsistencies in visa processing issues and to reduce the visa backlog for non-immigrant visas. Advocated with the House and Senate State, Foreign, Operations Appropriations Subcommittees to include a directive on J-1 in the FY22 SFOPS bills.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Advocated with members of congress to add J-1 cultural exchange applicants to the Department of States national interest priorities. Waive personal appearance for returning participants from program years 2019 and 2020 applying in the same category (an option already available for F-1 and several other visa categories). Advocated with Congress to resolve inconsistencies in non-immigrant visa processing and address and reduce backlogs in non-immigrant visas. Advocated with House and Senate State, Foreign Operations Appropriations to include J-1 directive in the FY22 SFOPS bills.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2021
In Q1, Mr. Cory Smith lobbied for InterExchange, Inc , earning $10,000. The report was filed on May 3, 2021.
Original Filing: 301270122.xml
Lobbying Issues
Advocated with members of Congress to support President Biden ending Presidential Proclamation 10052. Add J-1 cultural exchange applicants to the Department of States national interest priorities. Waive personal appearance for returning participants from program years 2019 and 2020applying in the same category (an option already available for F-1 and several other visa categories). Advocated with members of Congress to resolve inconsistencies in visa processing issues and to reduce the visa backlog for non-immigrant visas.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Advocated with members of Congress to urge President Biden to end Presidential Proclamation 10052. Advocated with members of congress to add J-1 cultural exchange applicants to the Department of States national interest priorities. Waive personal appearance for returning participants from program years 2019 and 2020applying in the same category (an option already available for F-1 and several other visa categories). Advocated with Congress to resolve inconsistencies in non-immigrant visa processing and address and reduce backlogs in non-immigrant visas.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2021
Mr. Cory Smith filed a lobbying registration on April 5, 2021 to represent InterExchange, Inc, effective March 1, 2021.
Original Filing: 301250788.xml
Issue(s) they said they’d lobby about: J-1 non immigrant visas, J-1 Exchange Visitor Program, BridgeUSA Exchange Program .
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate
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