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Due to recent changes made by the U.S. Government in response to 9/11, it may be more time-consuming to obtain a valid nonimmigrant entry visa to the U.S. to attend the conference.  International visitors who need a visa are encouraged to apply at your earliest possible convenience.  Before applying, make certain that your passport is valid and that it will not expire within six months of your arrival in the U.S. 

If you are from one of the 27 countries currently participating in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), you may not need a visa if you have a "machine readable passport."  See the link for the full list of VWP counties and other details.  [Loosely described, the VWP countries include most EU nations, Switzerland, Japan, Singapore, New Zealand, and Australia.]

There are special, relatively lenient visa conditions for those from Canada, Mexico and Bermuda.

All others should consult one or more of the following sites that have useful information:  

http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/temp_1305.html, or
http://www.unitedstatesvisas.gov/,
http://www.unitedstatesvisas.gov/visapolicy/, and
http://www.unitedstatesvisas.gov/obtainingvisa/. 

Alternatively, one can consult the nearest U. S. Embassy or Consulate, but getting an appointment may not be easy.  The websites of all embassies and consulates are in this link. 

...of invitation from the Conference Organizing Committee to assist you in applying for your visa, please send an e-mail to info@iassiacm2008.us with the full information detailed below.  Upon such request, we will issue letters to those who are in one of the following categories:

(1) invited speakers to Organized Sessions/Mini-symposia
(2) individuals who have had Individual Abstracts accepted for presentation at the conference
(3) participants who have made fully paid registrations to attend but are not necessarily making a presentation.

Letters will have the full address and identifying information of the recipient but, unless otherwise requested, the letters will be scanned into a .pdf file and attached to an e-mail to the recipient.  A request for a letter of invitation must include all of the following information that will be included in the letter for positive identification of the visa applicant:

• Forename and SURNAME
• Full mailing address, including Country of current residence
• Occupation 
• Organization/Company/University
• Date of birth [please use month/day/year format]
• Country of origin
• Passport number
• Country that issued passport
• e-mail address to which letter is to be sent

[This page last updated 14 February 2008]