If your visa application to attend an ACC.18 is delayed or denied, we want to know. If your application is still pending after sixty days and you are at risk to miss the meeting, report your case to the National Academies. Complete the questionnaire and answer the question "Purpose of Visit" by typing "ACC.18" to help the National Academies identify you as an ACC meeting participant.

Registration Refunds Due to a Visa Denial: Visa processing may require long lead times. Please plan accordingly! We highly recommend you apply for the U.S. visa 3 – 4 month in advance. The average wait time for visa is now 60 days. If your visa has been denied and you would like to be considered for registration refund, please make sure you have either an official denial document from the U.S. Consulate or a stamped copy of your application form, showing the date when you applied and the date your visa application has been denied.

ACC does not provide financial support to meeting participants. Airfare, ground transportation, hotel, meals, travel insurance, and any other local expenses are the responsibility of each meeting participant.

ACC provides several documents that will document your participation in the national meeting and exposition. Please note that the ACC cannot intervene with either the U.S. Embassy abroad or with the U.S. State Department on behalf of any participant.

• Official Letter of Invitation for Meeting Attendees: Attendees will be able to generate a personalized letter of invitation for ACC.18 after they have been fully registered for ACC.18 including registration is fully paid and all verification documents have been received by Experient Inc. The link to a personalized letter of invitation can be found in your registration confirmation.
• Registration Confirmation: Once you have registered for ACC.18 you will receive an email confirmation, which you can also bring to your visa interview. If you do not receive an email confirmation please email ACC@experient-inc.com.

If you have any questions throughout registration and housing process, please contact 888-322-2878 (toll free), +1-847-996-5822 (international residents) or email ACC@experient-inc.com Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET.

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