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VISA Applications

All foreign participants must apply for their visas as early as possible — we are recommending at least 3 months before the meeting. However, some consulates may have backlogs in scheduling visa interviews so they should first contact the consulate to find out how long the wait is for an interview. Please visit this web site: http://www.nationalacademies.org/visas

Some foreign participants may not need visas if they are citizens of any of the countries on the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). However, after October 26, 2006, all citizens of VWP countries must have a Machine-Readable Passport (MRP) in order to travel to the United States without a visa. If they do not have an MRP, they will need to apply for a visa. For further information on the Visa Waiver Program and for the list of countries see: http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/temp/without/without_1990.html

In addition, all foreign visitors (including Visa Waiver Program travelers starting September 29, 2006) will be fingerprinted and photographed upon arrival in the United States.

For More Information about this Must Attend Industry Event, Contact:
Jen Christian at 815-227-8207 or Jim Warren at 815-227-8213.