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I-Rise USA is now officially a partner with Greenheart Exchange, a U.S. Department of State–designated J-1 Visa sponsor. This partnership is another milestone for our organization.
Through this collaboration, we are now able to bring even more qualified teachers from around the globe into U.S. classrooms, expanding opportunities for educators while supporting schools and students nationwide.
Since 1985, Greenheart International has been a catalyst for global transformation through the facilitation of cultural exchange programs. Greenheart International connects people and planet to create global leaders through personal development, volunteer service, environmentalism, and of course, cultural exchange. Their mission drives all that they do in Greenheart Travel and Greenheart Exchange.
Greenheart International - Greenheart International
i-RISE USA is an official partner of Global Educational Concepts a Department of State designated Visa Sponsor, for their J-1 Cultural Exchange Teacher Program.
The leadership of GEC has over 100 years of combined experience working directly with thousands of international students.
Located in Nashville, TN, Global Educational Concepts, Inc. (GEC) is a designated sponsor of the U.S. Department of State’s cultural exchange programs. They fully support and believe in the public diplomacy opportunities these exchange programs offer our participants, host families and host organizations.
They seek to provide the best service and support possible to the young people who participate in our programs, while adhering to the regulations that govern these programs. Their program participants can be found living, working, and training all across the U.S.
GEC Exchanges | Global Educational Concepts

i-RISE USA is an official partner of Cenet, a Department of State designated Visa Sponsor, for their J-1 Cultural Exchange Teachers. Together we bring in qualified Teachers to host schools and school districts to address shortage.
Cenet inspires future global leaders, fostering a more prosperous and compassionate world through international education and cultural exploration.
Cenet | International Cultural Exchange Programs

i-RISE USA's main Visa Sponsor partner is the Teacher Lounge. Connecting exceptional talent with visionary employers worldwide, Teacher Lounge fosters relationships that profoundly impact lives. As an official U.S. Department of State Visa Sponsor, they've been pioneering these meaningful connections for over 30 years (former Geovisions and Alliance Abroad Group), all while maintaining the innovative spirit of a start-up. Their mission is clear: to empower humanity by facilitating connections that inspire genuine change.

i-RISE USA is proud to partner with another Visa Sponsor this 2025, that is the Spirit Cultural Exchange.
Spirit Cultural Exchange is designated by the United States Department of State as a BridgeUSA J-1 Visa Program Sponsor for the Work and Travel, Intern, Trainee, and Teacher Programs.
Spirit Cultural Exchange’s US based exchange programs allow you to truly immerse yourself in American culture while gaining professional experience or training in your field of expertise.
We aim to provide every participant with a life-changing cultural exchange experience, each contributing toward a global “spirit” of international peace and understanding that lasts long after the program ends.

i-RISE USA is proud to partner with another Visa Sponsor this 2025, that is the Cultural Vistas.
Every year, CV offers 20+ professional and student exchange programs designed to help people and institutions increase critical thinking skills, enhance their intercultural awareness and sensitivity, build strong networks of collaboration, and approach complex challenges with a global mindset.
International Exchange & J-1 Visa Programs | Cultural Vistas
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