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November 26th through December 1st - McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois
Interpretation Services
The official language of the RSNA annual meeting is English; however interpreters will be available to answer conference questions in Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Japanese, Korean and Spanish.
Invitation and Visa Updates
Not sure how to go about obtaining a visa? Visit www.unitedstatesvisas.gov/obtainingvisa/index.html for a step-by-step guide.
| Invitation Letter |
Contact reginfo@rsna.org to request an invitation letter. |
| U.S. Visa Links |
APPLY EARLY for your visa! It is recommended to make your application at least three to four months before the meeting, which is July or August.
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| Visa Waiver Program |
All Visa Waiver Program travelers, regardless of age or type of passport used, must present machine-readable passports; previous one-time exemptions for first time Visa Waiver travelers without machine-readable passports ended June 26, 2005. In addition, depending on when Visa Waiver Program travelers' passports were issued, other passport requirements will apply:
- Machine-readable passports issued before 10/26/05 — no further requirements.
- Machine-readable passports issued between 10/26/05 and 10/25/06 — requires digital photograph printed on the data page or integrated chip with information from the data page.
- Machine-readable passports issued on or after 10/26/06 — requires integrated chip with information from the data page (e-passport).
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| US-VISIT |
US-VISIT applies to all visitors holding non-immigrant Visas, regardless of country of origin. Visitors are photographed and fingerprinted upon arrival. The quick and efficient processes take a few seconds in most cases. Goals of the program are to enhance the security of citizens and visitors and facilitate legitimate travel and trade. |
Tips for Successful Visa Applications
- Visa applicants are expected to provide evidence that they are intending to return to their country of residence. Therefore, applicants should provide proof of "binding" or sufficient ties to their home country or permanent residence abroad. This may include documentation of the following:
- family ties in home country or country of legal permanent residence
- property ownership
- bank accounts
- employment contract or statement from employer stating that the position will continue when the employee returns.
- Visa applications are more likely to be successful if done in a visitor's home country than in a third country.
- Applicants should present their entire trip itinerary, including travel to any countries other than the United States, at the time of their visa application.
- Include a letter of invitation from the meeting organizer or the U.S. host, specifying the subject, location and dates of the activity, and how travel and local expenses will be covered (see "Invitation Letter," above).
- If travel plans will depend on early approval of the visa application, specify this at the time of the application.
- Provide proof of professional scientific and/or educational status (students should provide a university transcript).
International Travel
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