{"id":320,"date":"2023-10-25T16:17:21","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T16:17:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/connect.apsanet.org\/apsa2024\/?page_id=320"},"modified":"2024-03-27T23:52:19","modified_gmt":"2024-03-27T23:52:19","slug":"international-attendees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/connect.apsanet.org\/apsa2024\/international-attendees\/","title":{"rendered":"International Attendees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>First and foremost, we recommend applying for a visa (if needed)\u00a0<u>as soon as possible<\/u>. Use the link below to check current visa wait times. <\/strong><em>*<strong>Please note that visa wait times are currently extended.<\/strong>*<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/visa-information-resources\/wait-times.html\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(65deg,rgba(252,185,0,1) 0%,rgba(255,105,0,1) 100%)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Check Visa Wait Times&gt;&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Applying for a Visa<br><\/u><\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/tourism-visit\/visitor.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Business (B-1) visas<\/a>\u00a0are typically the visa type used for attending educational conferences. However, as this is not always the case, we\u00a0 recommend checking with your local embassy or consulate to confirm your visa type prior to beginning your application. Similarly, we strongly recommend starting the visa application process as soon as possible to ensure everything is in order. Other tools and information helpful to the visa application process can be found linked below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/business.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Business Visa Center<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/visa-information-resources\/wait-times.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Check Visa Wait Times<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/visa-information-resources\/wizard.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Visa Wizard<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.usembassy.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Locate Your U.S. Embassy or Consulate<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/visa-information-resources\/frequently-asked-questions.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Visa FAQs<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Apply:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several steps one must take to apply for a visa. The order of these steps and how you complete them may vary by U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Please consult the instructions on the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.usembassy.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. Embassy or Consulate Website<\/a>\u00a0to ensure all steps are completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions about visas or the application process can be sent to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:businessvisa@state.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">businessvisa@state.gov<\/a>\u00a0or by phone at +1(202) 485-7675 on Monday-Friday, from 8:30 a.m. \u2013 5:00 p.m. Eastern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Visa Waiver Programs<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are attending the Annual Meeting from a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/tourism-visit\/visa-waiver-program.html\">Visa Waiver Country<\/a>, you must meet all the requirements listed on the State Department\u2019s page, ensure your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbp.gov\/travel\/international-visitors\/esta\">Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)<\/a>&nbsp;is up to date, and have an e-passport ready to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/tourism-visit\/visa-waiver-program.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Visa Waiver Program Information<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/esta.cbp.dhs.gov\/esta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhs.gov\/e-passports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Information on e-Passports<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbp.gov\/travel\/international-visitors\/frequently-asked-questions-about-visa-waiver-program-vwp-and-electronic-system-travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>FAQs on the Visa Waiver Program and ESTA<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">COVID-19<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the latest on COVID-19 and international travel, please visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/travelers\/international-travel-during-covid19.html\">CDC website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Other Resources<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Annual Meeting Invitation Letter:<br><\/strong>Invitation letters can be provided to all participants listed on the official program (members and non-members). If you are not presenter or participant on the Annual Meeting program, please use your meeting registration receipt as supporting documentation for your visa application where needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-luminous-vivid-amber-to-luminous-vivid-orange-gradient-background has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apsa.wufoo.com\/forms\/2024-apsa-invitation-request-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Request an Invitation Letter&gt;&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*Please note that invitation letters are intended for visa application purposes <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">only<\/span>. If you require a letter for any other circumstances<\/em>, <em>please review the information on justification letters below.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Annual Meeting Justification Letter:<br><\/strong>APSA understands that with tight travel budgets, obtaining permission to attend conferences from your university or organization can be difficult. The justification letters linked below can be used to help describe the benefits of attending the APSA Annual Meeting. Please select the one that best applies to your situation and edit as needed to fit you personally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Letters for APSA Members<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.apsanet.org\/apsa2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2024\/03\/APSA-Annual-Meeting-Justification-Letter_Member-Final.docx\">Registered Attendee<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.apsanet.org\/apsa2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2024\/03\/APSA-Annual-Meeting-Justification-Letter_Member-Presenting-Final.docx\">Program Presenter<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.apsanet.org\/apsa2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2024\/03\/APSA-Annual-Meeting-Justification-Letter_CC-Member-Final.docx\">Community College Faculty<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Letters for Non-Members<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.apsanet.org\/apsa2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2024\/03\/APSA-Annual-Meeting-Justification-Letter_NonMember-Final.docx\">Registered Attendee<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.apsanet.org\/apsa2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2024\/03\/APSA-Annual-Meeting-Justification-Letter_NonMember-Presenting-Final.docx\">Program Presenter<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.apsanet.org\/apsa2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2024\/03\/APSA-Annual-Meeting-Justification-Letter_CC-NonMember-Final.docx\">Community College Faculty<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Access Your Registration Receipt:<\/strong><br>When registration opens, receipts are emailed at time of purchase, but can be accessed again under\u00a0your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apsanet.org\/User-Home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MyAPSA account<\/a>. Receipts can be found under \u201cRecent Orders\u201d by clicking the \u201cView\u201d icon next to the appropriate receipt.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>First and foremost, we recommend applying for a visa (if needed)\u00a0as soon as possible. Use the link below to check current visa wait times. *Please note that visa wait times are currently extended.* Applying for a VisaBusiness (B-1) visas\u00a0are typically the visa type used for attending educational conferences. 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