VISA INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL REGISTRANTS TRAVELING TO THE UNITED STATES

To apply for a visa, please visit http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1262.html.

Visas should be applied for as early as possible and well in advance of the course. According to the National Academy of Science International Visitors Office, there has been a recent increase in scientists experiencing visa delays of greater than 3 months. Information about visa wait times can be found at http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/wait/tempvisitors_wait.php

Please be advised that you need to apply for Business Visitor Visa (B-1), not a student visa. AAI courses are comparable to a scientific meeting or workshop and will not qualify attendees for student visa status. You will be asked to name the course (“AAI Introductory Course in Immunology” or “AAI Advanced Course in Immunology”) and explain the purpose of your visit.

Notice: Registration refunds will not be issued after May 25, 2010, (for the Introductory Course) and June 25, 2010, (for the Advanced Course) for any reason including the inability to obtain a visa.  

REQUESTING AN INVITATION LETTER

For security purposes, letters of invitation will be sent only to individuals who are registered for a course.  Once your registration is complete, please contact meetings@aai.org to request a personalized letter of invitation.

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