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The Conference will take place at the Hilton New Orleans
Riverside located just steps from the French Quarter, the Audubon Aquarium,
IMAX, and Riverwalk Marketplace.
Two outdoor heated pools, 24 hour business center and one of the
largest and best equipped health club are just some of the amenities offered
at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.Visitors are always pleasantly surprised
to learn that most of the city’s attractions are within walking distance of
each other. If you prefer to
ride instead of walk it only costs $1.25 to take an RTA bus or one of the
city’s famed streetcars, which travel the Riverfront and Canal Street.
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Two Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA
70183
United States of America
Fax: 1-504-568-1721
Nearest major airport:
Louis Armstong International is located 13
miles (25 minutes) from the hotel. Follow Interstate 10 Downtown
/East/Slidell, exiting at Poydras Street (exit ramp is on the left).
Continue onto Poydras Street south, and follow it to the hotel’s
front circle drive.
Transportation costs to and from the airport are as
follows:
Limousine $70
Taxi $29
Airport Shuttle one way $20; roundtrip $38
Airport Shuttle:
Reservations may be made on line at
http://www.airportshuttleneworleans.com/arrival-departure-info.html
Driving:
From the east:
Follow Interstate 10 Downtown/West, exiting at Canal
Street/Superdome. Follow signs
to Superdome/Poydras Street, turning left onto Poydras Street.
Follow Poydras south to the hotel’s front circle drive.
From the west:
Follow Interstate 10 Downtown/East/Slidell, exiting at Poydras Street
(exit ramp is on the left).
Continue onto Poydras Street south, and follow it to the hotel’s front
circle drive.
For the
International Traveler
Do I need a visa to travel
to the United States?
The purpose
of the visit determines what type of visa will be needed. Visitors planning
to visit or attend a meeting will most likely apply for a B1/B2 visa. More
information on this can be found at the State Department website:
http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html
Visa Waiver Program (VWP)
Citizens of
34 countries do not need a U.S. visa for business or tourism visits of 90
days or less. However, if you will be receiving any compensation for your
services or activities (i.e. lectures, presentations, etc.), you may need to
apply for a visa.
Contact the
nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your country for more information.
Additional Information on Visas and Other Entry Requirements
Western
Hemisphere Travel Initiative
Documentary
Requirements for Entry to the United States
U.S. Nonimmigrant Visas
Visa fees and
Reciprocity tables
How do I
apply for a visa?
As a standard
part of the visa process, the State Department is now requiring that
consular officers interview almost every applicant. Some consulates may have
a long wait for an interview so applicants should contact the consulate to
schedule an interview as early as possible. Furthermore, many visa
applications are sent to the State Department in Washington, D.C. to be
reviewed by several agencies. Because of the number of visa applications and
the need for thorough security reviews, the process can take several months.
Therefore, it is advisable for travelers to apply for their visas as early
as possible.
Contact the
nearest U.S. consulate or embassy in your country for details on visa
application procedures at that post.
Letters of Invitation
You will need a letter of invitation from the organization that is holding
the conference. All letters of invitation will be sent via regular mail
unless you provide a Federal Express or DHL account number. In most cases,
Visa Offices will not accept faxed or e-mailed invitation letters.
Please provide the following
information in your request:
·
A completed registration form with a method of payment included
·
Your full name (Please specify family name and given name)
·
Title (Dr., Professor, Mr., Mrs., Miss, Ms, etc.)
·
Organization Name and URL
·
Full mailing address
·
Telephone and Fax numbers
·
Email address
·
Additional information such as if you are presenting a paper at the
Conference
All travelers arriving in the United
States are met by an immigration officer who examines each passport and
visa, validates the Arrival-Departure (I-94) card, and determines the length
of time the visitor may stay in the United States. While the visa
issued by the consulate allows a visitor to apply for admission to the
United States, the final decision is made by the immigration officer.
Visitors should be prepared to explain what they will be doing during their
visit, where they will stay, and when they plan to return to their country.
U.S.-Visit
U.S.-VISIT biometric procedures apply to
all international travelers holding a non-U.S. passport or visa. This also
applies to all visitors under the Visa Waiver Program. For further
information
see the
Department of Homeland Security U.S.-VISIT Program.
Visa Validity, Single and Multiple-entry
Visas, Length of Stay
The visa
validity date is the time period during which the applicant must use the
visa to enter the United States. A person with a multiple-entry visa
valid for one year can make several trips to the United States during that
year. Some people will be issued single-entry visas only; therefore if
they travel outside the United States they must apply for another visa
before they return. The visa validity date has nothing to do with the
length of stay which is determined by the immigration official at the port
of entry.
Additional Information
Health Insurance.
Medical care in the United States can be very expensive. All visitors should
carry adequate health insurance valid for the duration of their stay in the
United States.
Driving in the United States.
Visitors
who wish to rent cars must have a major credit card and a valid driver’s
license from their own country. In some cases, an international
driver’s license may be required. Contact the car rental company
directly for specific information.
Registration Federal law requires that all non-U.S.
citizens carry evidence of their lawful status with them at all times.
This is especially important for all travel, international or domestic.
It is advisable to keep copies of all pages of the passport, visa, I-94
Arrival-Departure card, and supporting documents such as DS-2019 forms, in a
safe place in case of loss of the original documents.
Customs
Need
information about customs and U.S. border regulations? Click
here for more information.
Ease of
Travel into the U.S.
We want to
make your travel to attend the conference as easy as possible.
Click
here
for tips from the Transportation Security Administration.
Other Helpful Tips The U.S. Department of Homeland Security offers additional tips to travelers. [more]
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Comments from Previous Attendees: "I particularly enjoyed the interdisciplinary nature of the meeting, and that it draws so many international scholars - it provides a wonderful perspective." "The quality of the food was the best that I have experienced at a professional meeting." "I appreciated the many opportunities to network with other researchers - at meals, during receptions and during sessions." "The conference ran very smoothly." "The meeting was professionally helpful, but it was also a lot of fun. Make sure you send me information about the next meeting." |