{"id":62,"date":"2024-05-22T14:49:19","date_gmt":"2024-05-22T14:49:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/connect.apsanet.org\/tlc2025\/?page_id=62"},"modified":"2024-05-27T19:37:26","modified_gmt":"2024-05-27T19:37:26","slug":"international-attendees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/connect.apsanet.org\/tlc2025\/international-attendees\/","title":{"rendered":"International Attendees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Please note that this is general information provided by APSA, and because this information may change, it is recommended that you contact your local embassy to ensure documentation is in order.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Applying for a Visa<br><\/u><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/dam\/visas\/BusinessVisa%20Purpose%20Listings%20March%202014%20flier.pdf\">Business (B-1) visas<\/a>&nbsp;are used for attending education events.&nbsp; APSA recommends starting this process as soon as possible to ensure everything is in order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/business\/business-visa-center.html\">Business Visa Center<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/dam\/visas\/BusinessVisa%20Purpose%20Listings%20March%202014%20flier.pdf\"><br>Business (B-1) Visas<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/visa-information-resources\/wait-times.html\">Check Visa Wait Times<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/visas\/en\/general\/wait-times.html\/\"><br><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/visa-information-resources\/wizard.html\">Visa Wizard<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.usembassy.gov\/\">Locate a U.S. Embassy or Consulate<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/business\/business-visa-center\/business-visa-center-faqs.html\">Frequently Asked Questions on Business Visas<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions on visas can be sent to businessvisa@state.gov or by phone at (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><br>If you are attending 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, and you must 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.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/tourism-visit\/visa-waiver-program.html\"><br>Visa Waiver Program Information<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/esta.cbp.dhs.gov\/esta\/\">Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhs.gov\/e-passports\">e-Passports<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbp.gov\/travel\/international-visitors\/frequently-asked-questions-about-visa-waiver-program-vwp-and-electronic-system-travel\">FAQs on the Visa Waiver Program and ESTA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Other Resources<\/u><\/strong><br><strong>TLC Invitation Letter<br><\/strong>Invitation letters can be provided to all participants on the official program. Contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:meeting@apsanet.org\">meeting@apsanet.org<\/a>\u00a0for an official TLC invitation letter once you have been accepted onto the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Access Your Registration Receipt<br><\/strong>Registration receipts are emailed at time of purchase, but can be accessed again under&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apsanet.org\/User-Home\">your My APSA account<\/a>. 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