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Hotel
The conference will be held at the Marriott Wailea Resort, 3700 Wailea Aluanui, Wailea, Hawaii 96753.
The conference rate is $159.00 single/double, plus a mandatory incidental rate of $20.00 per room, per day (which includes overnight self parking), plus 11.416% sales and local taxes. In addition to the conference rate, by calling the hotel directly, guests may guarantee an upgrade to Oceanview at the rate of $199, or Oceanfront at the rate of $239.
A two-night room deposit is due to guarantee a reservation. Reservations must be received on or before August 12, 2008; after this date, reservations at the group rate are not guaranteed. Cancellations after August 12, 2008 will be charged two night's room and tax charges.
When calling reservations at 1-888-797-1913, please identify yourself as part of the AMOS Conference. Space is limited.
Click here for online hotel reservations. The online hotel reservation page has the AMOS Conference code embedded in it.
The conference rate will be honored (3) days before and (3) days after the conference, based on space and rate availability. There is a $40 per person/per night charge for more than 2 persons in any room, with a maximum of 4 persons per room.
NOTICE ON VISAS
International Attendees
If you are planning to attend the AMOS Conference from a country outside of the United States, you may need to apply for a visa permitting your entry into the U.S.
Business Visitor Visa
Visa applications and requests for information regarding visa requirements should be lodged with your local American Embassy or Consulate. An interview at the embassy consular section is the first step in the visa application process, at which point a quick fingerprint scan is also taken. Each visa applicant must also submit these required forms and documentation regarding personal information and travel plans. Because the waiting times for scheduling an interview and completing the application process are variable, it is recommended that you submit your visa application several months prior to your anticipated arrival. You may consult Visa Wait Times for information on interview appointments and typical processing times.
Visa Waiver Program
If you are a citizen of one of the 27 Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries, you may be eligible to enter the U.S. without obtaining a visa.
- As of October 26, 2006, the VWP requires travelers to possess an e-Passport in order to be eligible to enter the U.S. without a visa.
- A passport issued between October 26, 2005 and October 25, 2006 by VWP countries must include a digital photo printed on the personal information page of the passport.
- A passport issued before October 26, 2005 must be a machine-readable passport, which includes a machine-readable zone at the bottom of the personal information page of the passport.
For more information on entering the U.S. through the Visa Waiver Program, click here.
Supporting Documentation
As a part of the formal application process for a visitor visa, U.S. consular officials require additional documentation to substantiate the stated purpose of the trip. Prior to commencing the visa application process, prospective international attendees to the AMOS Conference may request an official letter of invitation to the event. This letter may be submitted by the attendee to a local U.S. Embassy or Consulate as a supporting document outlining the reason for travel into the United States.
Please note that the issuance of a letter of invitation from the AMOS Conference does not guarantee you will be granted a visa approval, nor does it commit the AMOS Conference to assist in obtaining your visa. It is the sole responsibility of the attendee to collect any and all documentation and fees required for entry into the U.S. The invitation letter cannot and will not be sent directly to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate for you. The AMOS Conference cannot and will not directly contact the U.S. Department of State, U.S. embassies, or consular offices on behalf of any prospective conference attendee.
To request a Letter of Invitation, submit the following information to info@amostech.com
General Information
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What is your scientific discipline?
How will you participate in the event (i.e. attendee, speaker/presenter, author, exhibitor, press/media, other)?
How will your transportation and local expenses to attend the event be funded?
Personal Information
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