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A U.S. visa allows a non-U.S. citizen to travel to a United States port-of-entry and request permission of the Department of Homeland Security immigration inspector to enter the U.S. A visa does not guarantee entry into the United States. The timeframe for visa processing varies greatly, so attendees are encouraged to plan early to ensure visas are received in time for travel to the AATS Meeting.

Invitation Letter from AATS

AATS will provide attendees with an invitation letter to assist in applying for a Canadian visa. To obtain this document, please complete and submit the form below.

* = required

*First Name:
Middle Initial:
*Last Name:

Hospital/Institution with which you are affiliated
*Hospital/Institution Name:
*Address:
Address 2:
*City:
*State:
*Zip/Postal Code:
*Country:
Mailing Address (if different from above address):
Address:
Address 2:
City:
State:
Zip/Postal Code:
Country:

*Email Address:
*Phone Number:
Fax Number:
FedEx, UPS, or DHL Account Number for Expedited Shipping:

Agent/Third-Party Name:
Agent/Third-Party Email Address:
Agent/Third-Party Phone Number:
Agent/Third-Party Fax Number:

*The AATS requires a shipping account number to expedite delivery of the invitation.

Please note, that the invitation does not constitute issuance of a visa.

Visa Waiver Program (VWP)

Citizens, from one of the 35 countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program, are allowed to travel to the U.S. without a visa if they meet certain requirements. Visa waiver travelers from ALL 35 Visa Waiver Program Countries must present a machine-readable passport at the U.S. port-of-entry to enter the U.S. without a visa; otherwise a U.S. visa is required. To learn more about requirements for VWP travelers and obtaining a U.S. visa, visit the U.S. Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov/visa.

For any further questions you may visit: www.travel.state.gov.

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