International Visitors
You are cordially invited to attend the largest technical textiles trade show in the Americas.
International visitors find IFAI Expo to be a trade event of exceptional quality--it's the only event in the Americas that provides you with access to a worldwide network of leading suppliers and producers in the textile manufacturing industry.
Benefits to International Travelers
- As a visitor you will gain valuable insights about new products, materials, technologies, design initiatives, production techniques and marketing strategies
- International visitors are cordially invited you to attend the IFAI Expo Americas 2010 International Visitor Reception to relax and network with industry peers from around the world.
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Travel Visas & Visa Letter of Invitation
Travel Visa
Apply for your visa well in advance of your travel! Important steps to remember: Review your visa status, and find out if you need a U.S. visa or a renewal. The photograph format required for the nonimmigrant visa has changed. This format is similar to that required for U.S. passport processing - http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/info/info_1287.html. Review the visa wait times information for interview appointments and visa processing at each embassy and consular section worldwide available - http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/wait/tempvisitors_wait.php. Visit the embassy or consular section Web site where you will apply for your visa to find out how to schedule an interview appointment, pay fees and any other instructions. Plan on an interview at the embassy or consulate, which is required for most visa applicants. As part of the visa interview, a quick fingerprint scan should be expected. Applicants who need additional screening are informed during the application process.
Visa Letter of Invitation
To support your visa application, visitors will also require a letter of invitation from IFAI Expo Americas organizers. Please e-mail Tracie Coopet, tkcoopet@ifai.com to receive your visa letter of invitation.
Please include your full name as it appears on your passport, company name, title, complete company mailing address, phone, fax and email address. Details must also include passport number and date of birth. When requesting letters for more than one individual, please include entire information requested above for each person.
IFAI will email a PDF version of the Visa Letter of Invitation. If you require a hard copy of the letter, please provide a Federal Express or UPS account number to cover the cost of shipping.
IFAI is not able to contact individual embassies in support of any individual trying to obtain a visa.
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