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International
Travel Information
MRS
meetings and workshops draw attendees from around the globe. In order
to ensure that international attendees are familiar with the very latest
U.S. passport and visa regulations, we have compiled the following information.
US-VISIT:
As of January 5, 2004, the US-VISIT program is in effect. Most foreign visitors to the U.S. will now have their two index fingers scanned, and a digital photograph will be taken at your port of entry. Complete information on US-VISIT is available on the Department of Homeland Security Web site.
Visa Waiver Program:
As of October 26, 2004, visa waiver travellers from ALL 27 Visa Waiver Program countries must present a machine-readable passport or a U.S. Visa. The Visa Waiver Program
could dramatically affect your ability to enter the U.S., and we highly
recommend that you learn more about the program now. Please take the
time to read the latest news and details regarding the Visa
Waiver Program.
Applied for your visa, but having difficulties?
The National Acadmies International Visitor Office has resolved more than 93% of visa processing problems that were brought to their attention. If you have applied for your visa and are having difficulties, please contact The National Academies International Visitors Office and complete a questionnaire to request assistance.
Other helpful international travel links:
Invitation
Letter
International attendees of MRS Meetings often need a letter of invitation
from MRS in order to obtain a visa to visit the US. Because of increased
scrutiny of visa applicants, many potential attendees of scientific
meetings in the United States have experienced unusual delays in obtaining
travel visas.
If you need a letter of invitation from MRS and have not yet requested
it, please contact Paula Mahar (mahar@mrs.org)
and she will forward it as soon as possible. In order to compose and
send your letter, she will need your document number, email address,
and your complete mailing address.
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