Instructions for Internatinal Participants
Many of our workshop participants, who come from locations outside the United States, will need a visa. The information on this page is intended for those who will need a visa to travel to the USA to attend a SGIA Workshop.
Apply for your visa early.
In November 2002, the U.S. State Department advised that because of world events, visa applications are subject to a greater degree of scrutiny than in the past. Because greater scrutiny means a longer waiting period, the State Department recommends that you begin your visa application process well in advance of your travel dates.
For more information on applying for a visa, visit the U.S. State Department Web site.
- Visa Requirements Vary from Country to Country.
Contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the country where you live to determine if you will need a visa and/or a letter of invitation to visit the United States. (You may apply for a visa at any U.S. Consular office, but it may be more difficult to qualify if you apply from outside your permanent residence.)
- Register on-line for the workshop you wish to attend.
Once SGIA/SPTF has received your registration, with the tuition payment in full, we will send you a confirmation letter for you to take to your scheduled appointment.
- Schedule an appointment with the Embassy/Consulate.
The decision to grant visas belongs solely to the Embassy/Consulate. SGIA cannot promise that you or your colleagues will receive a visa. Likewise, SGIA cannot change the decision of the U.S. State Department should your application be denied.
You will need to take your confirmation letter to the embassy/consulate with you for your scheduled appointment. (SGIA will not be sending a letter to the embassy/consulate.)
If you are denied a visa to enter the United States SGIA will reimburse your paid tuition fee.
*SGIA/SPTF will no longer provide an invitation letter to attend workshop programs. Once tuition is paid i full we will send you a confirmation letter on SGIA/SPTF letterhead.
For addition information on workshops contact jshell@sgia.org
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