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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. You should provide the following information and send your request to socsciconf@gmail.com.
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A completed registration form with a method of payment included
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Your full name (Please specify family name and given name)
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Title (Dr., Professor, Mr., Mrs., Miss, Ms, etc.)
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Organization Name and URL
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Full mailing address
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Telephone and Fax numbers
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Email address
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Additional information such as if you are presenting a paper at the Conference
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