87th Annual Meeting (Oct 2015)Visa Requirements |
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Visa Requirements for Entry into the USA |
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The US has updated its visa policies to increase security,
so it may take you 3 – 6 months to apply for and receive your visa. For
details that apply specifically to your country please go immediately to
your nearest US Consulate or Embassy. Review your visa status now to
determine if you need a US visa or visa renewal and to find out how to
schedule an interview appointment, pay fees, and other vital instructions.
If you need a personal letter of invitation to attend the Meeting, contact
David A. Baker at rheology@aip.org.
Please provide the following information: complete name, mailing address,
and any other details that your country of residence requires for your visa
application. Only an original copy (not faxed or Email version) may be
accepted with your visa application. The Meeting Organizers cannot contact or
intervene with any U.S. Embassy or Consulate office abroad on your behalf so
please begin your visa application process as soon as you determine that you
want to attend the SoR Annual Meeting. |
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New Visa Waiver Program Travel |
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Beginning 12 January 2009, all nationals and citizens of
Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries who plan to travel to the U.S. for
temporary business or pleasure for 90 days or less will be required by law
to obtain travel authorization prior to initiating travel to the United
States. This authorization can be obtained online through the
Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), a free Internet
application administered by the
U.S. Department of
Homeland Security. For additional information about the ESTA, please
visit the
ESTA website. Travelers from countries not in the VWP are
still required to obtain a Visa prior to entry into the United States. |
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Additional Resources |
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The site
http://www.nationalacademies.org/visas/, maintained by The National
Academies, also provides guidance on obtaining the necessary documents. |
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Please e-mail suggestions and comments to albertco@umche.maine.edu. Updated 17 May 2015 |