Conference participants should familiarize themselves with visa requirements well in advance of the conference. The September 11, 2001 events have resulted in generally more stringent visa requirements and associated visa processing time.
CEC/ICMC 2005 CANNOT INTERVENE with U.S. Embassies abroad or the State Department in Washington, DC, on behalf of any participant.
However, if you need a personal letter of invitation to attend the Conference, contact Centennial Conferences (email: cecicmc05@centennialconferences.com; Fax: 303-499-2599) and provide the following information:
Full Name
Complete Mailing Address (including phone and fax numbers)
Passport Number / Country Issued
Date of Birth
Your letter will be MAILED TO YOU, so request it well in advance of when you expect to need it.
Recently, the U.S. has updated its visa policies to increase security for our citizens and visitors. It will likely take you longer to get a visa than it used to, and you will find that a few new security measures have been put into place. For details that may apply specifically to your country, see information posted by your nearest consulate or embassy.
Citizens of “Visa Waiver” Countries
IMPORTANT WEBSITES
http://www7.nationalacademies.org/visas
http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/index.html
http://travel.state.gov
http://travel.state.gov/visa/questions_embassy.html
These notes presume that non-U.S. citizens/residents traveling to the U.S. for attendance at the CEC/ICMC 2005 Conference do so for this reason only. The guidance offered may not be appropriate for plans which include visits to other institutions, vacations or other objectives.
Any problems encountered in visa applications or in the admission process should be communicated immediately to the CEC/ICMC 2005 Conference organizers.