Over the past couple
years the obtaining of a visa has become more complex which
requires more attention, energy and time. Additionally, embassies
have different requirements. Some may request:
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a letter from ICST verifying intentions of conference participant
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confirmation that the paper was accepted
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a receipt that conference fees have been paid in full
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appearance or interview by conference participant.
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As a result of these
requirements by some embassies, ICST encourages attendees to apply
no later than 3 (three) months prior the conference.
ICST will issue
visa letters to:
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keynote speakers, presenters, panelists
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any organizing committee member
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people professionally or personally known by a committee member
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conference participant who has paid their registration fee in full and
are not from a country embargoed by the U.S. Treasury Dept
Office of Foreign Control (Cuba, Iran, Libya and Sudan).
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To request a visa
letter please provide the following information:
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conference/workshop
title, date and location |
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the amount of
fees paid by the requestor |
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your intention
as either a participant, presenter, committee member, speaker,
panelist, etc. |
Additional
information can be found on the U.S. Department of State Bureau of
Consular Affairs Visa Services Web Site - https://travel.state.gov/visa/index.html
Forward your
requests to:
Dawn Akin
ICST
PO Box 864135
Plano, Texas 75086 - 4135
or Email: Dawn at icst.org
or Fax: + 01-972-867-0905
To support an
expedient visa request, all requests will be handled
confidentially and will be processed via express mail at ICST's
expense.
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