FUSIA's name alludes to fusion of the US and Asia. Established in 2002, FUSIA Communications is a multi-disciplinary social enterprise located in Brooklyn's DUMBO neighborhood specializing in cross-cultural initiatives.
FUSIA's mission is to present the world's rising generation of future-minded young citizens a spectrum of opportunities to equip talented individuals with the necessary knowledge, skills, competencies, exposure, and etiquette that we believe every global leader needs in order to succeed in the international professional arena.
As a designated visa sponsor, FUSIA is responsible for the selection of interns, issuing government forms for J-1 Intern visa application, facilitating exchange visitors' entry into the US, ensuring that the exchange visitors and their internships comply with the Exchange Visitor Internship Program, and monitoring interns and host organizations during the program.
FUSIA is a 100 percent minority- and woman-owned enterprise certified by the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Program in NYC, NYS, New York Nassau County, and the Port Authority of NY & NJ; the NY & NJ Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. (NYNJ MSDC); the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) through the Metropolitan Transportation Authority; and in the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).
CCIP's leading role in cultural exchange has drawn 160+ awards and commendations with "CCIP Appreciation Day" declared by Manhattan Borough Presidents six times.
FUSIA Communications, the organizer of CCIP, is a designated visa sponsor of the US Department of State's Exchange Visitor Program (J-1 internship).
Established in 2002, FUSIA is a 100 percent minority- and woman-owned enterprise certified by different US authorities.
The City of New York's Minority- and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise Program
New York State Department of Economic Development as Minority- and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise
Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) as Women's Business Enterprise (WBE)
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and Certifying Partner in the New York State Unified Certification Program (NYSUCP)
Bona fide Minority Business Enterprise with New York and New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey as Minority- and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise