SCAA's 22nd ANNUAL EXPOSITION & SYMPOSIUM

SCAA's 22^nd ANNUAL EXPOSITION & SYMPOSIUM
April 15-18, 2010
Anaheim Convention Center
Anaheim, CA
INVITATION LETTER REQUEST

The Specialty Coffee Association of America welcomes visitors from more than 50 countries to the Annual Exposition & Symposium each year. Individuals traveling to the United States to attend SCAA’s Annual Exposition and Symposium may request a Letter of Invitation by completing the form below. Please note that this letter will not guarantee a Visa to the United States. Temporary visitors to the U.S. must comply with U.S. Visa immigration law and specific procedures to apply for your visa. For more information, please visit http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/info/info_1304.html

Contact Mansi Chokshi at mchokshi@scaa.org or (562) 624-4197 with questions.

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Please allow 5-7 business days to receive the letter of invitation by email.

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**PLEASE NOTE: NO CHILDREN UNDER 12 WILL BE ADMITTED ON THE SCAA SHOW FLOOR, SYMPOSIUM SESSIONS, AND WORKSHOPS.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Be sure to review the resources below to help make your travel and show experience as convenient and successful as possible.

Apply for Your VISA Early!

Advanced travel planning is important as Visa applications are subject to a great degree of scrutiny. Applying for a Visa can be a lengthy process, so we recommend that you start early. Begin the application process five to six months before the Event. Note: many embassies require proof of registration before granting a Visa. Registration details are available at www.scaaexposition.org

Interviews

Not all countries require an interview, so it is recommended to check your local consulate office if this will be required. It’s also advisable to ask how long is the wait as some consulates may have backlogs in scheduling Visa interviews. Visa wait times are available at http://travel.his.com/visa/tempvisitors_wait.php

Online Resources

Consult the following on-line sites for more information on Visas:

Do you need a Visa? Visit http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html
For information on travel without a Visa: http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/without/without_1261.html
For questions about Visas: http://travel.state.gov/visa/questions/questions_1253.html
Locate a Consular Office: http://usembassy.state.gov/