Visas

Participants attending AGM06, who are not citizens or permanent residents of the U.S., are reminded that they will need to display a valid visa to immigration officials at their port of entry into the U.S.

Before departure, participants are requested to obtain entry visas for the United States from the U.S. diplomatic or consular missions in their countries. The lack of a valid visa may cause authorities to deny boarding at the port of embarkation, as well as delays in clearance with immigration authorities upon arrival at the port of entry into the United States.

Participants should be aware that changes are being made to U.S. immigration procedures for certain countries, including some which are currently under the Visa Waiver Program. It is strongly recommended that all participants check with their nearest U.S. diplomatic or consular mission or on the internet at http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html, for the procedures that will be in effect at the time of AGM06. If visas are required, applications should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time for processing.

For assistance in obtaining a US visa, please send the following information by email to : agm06@cgiar.org

Date of travel
Full Name
Nationality
Date of Birth
City & Country of US Consulate where applying for visa
Passport Number
Issue Date
Expiration Date

Most visitors will be required to complete and submit a Non-immigrant Visa Application Form DS-156. It can be found under "Forms" on the web site listed above.