Do not delay in making VISA arrangements for entry into the United States if needed. Such arrangements are the responsibility of attendees and other participants and may take up to a few months.
HOW TO OBTAIN A VISA
Complete information on how to apply for a VISA to enter the US can be found on the U.S. Department of State's website, https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/visit.htmlHELPFUL LINKS
- A step-by-step outline of U.S. Visa application procedures: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/general/visa-wizard.html
- More information on the Visa process and a glossary of related-terms: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/general/a-z.html
VISA ASSISTANCE FROM IEEE COMMUNICATIONS SOCIETY
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Visa Assistant Letters (soft copy in PDF format) will be sent to all attendees who requested a letter during registration and have paid their fees in full. Those needing a hard copy of the letter must complete a ComSoc Visa Assistance Request (http://visa.comsoc.org/). Request for a hard copy visa letter will be subject to a US $25 fee to cover the cost of courier delivery.
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All Other Speakers and Attendees and authors requiring hard copy letters should follow the instructions at http://www.comsoc.org/node/add/visa-assistance-request
- Please note that we will not respond to requests submitted after 21 November 2016.
- Please note there will be a $25USD mailing fee for hard copy request.