International Attendees

The Academy welcomes attendees from all countries to attend Academy 2013 Seattle. If you need to request a Letter of Invitation to verify your participation at the upcoming Academy Annual Meeting, or to submit with an application for a visa, email Betty Rodriguez at Bettyr@aaoptom.org. Please put "INVITATION LETTER REQUEST" in the subject line.

International Reception

During the annual meeting, don’t forget to join us at the International Reception on Friday, October 25, 2013 from 7:30-9:00 PM.

Useful Links

• Review these important suggestions and make your visa interview successful. http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3731.html
• Discover America is a guide for international travelers; explore USA states, territories and major cities.
• For the latest information on visa policies and procedures visit http://www.usimmigrationsupport.org/visas.html
• Visit Websites of U.S. Embassies, Consulates, and Diplomatic Missions to find the nearest consulate near you.
• Visit The Board on International Scientific Organizations (BISO) and learn about a network of more than 20 U.S. National Committees (USNCs) corresponding to the various International Council for Science (ICSU) in an effort to strengthen U.S. participation in international scientific, engineering, and medical organizations.