General Information
International Guests
AIHce welcomes international guests from around the world. To make AIHce an exceptional experience, the following benefits and services are provided.
Internationals who register by April 15 will receive conference credentials by mail. Although English is the official language of AIHce, the registration and hotel website is available in several languages to assist in navigating the site.
All international guests, including Canadians, are invited to attend the International Reception on Monday, June 18. An invitation to fully registered professionals and their accompanying spouse or guest will be emailed in May.
The complete Advance Program will be available on the AIHce website and as a pdf in February, 2012. Check the website periodically for conference updates. As the date of the conference draws closer, use the Program Planner to schedule sessions and activities of interest. After you register, use the Attendee Lookup to contact colleagues and friends who are also attending AIHce.
New! An AIHce Mobile App is coming online early next year to further assist you in planning your time at AIHce and in keeping up-to-date on site with conference information.
International Information
For information on applying for a Visa to the United States and to review the Visa Application Guidelines, please visit the U.S. Department of State’s website.
Official Documentation
AIHce can provide documents to assist in obtaining permission to attend the conference. AIHce 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: Once you have registered for the meeting, you will automatically receive an email confirmation with an imbedded link. Follow the link to download the Letter of Invitation. If you do not receive a confirmation, please email aihce@experient-inc.com. You may submit this letter with your visa application to verify the name, dates, location and purpose of AIHce 2012.
- Send questions to: AIHA, Tel: (703) 849-8888; Fax: (703) 207-3561; aihce@aiha.org
Preparing for AIHce
Once you complete your visa application, it is time to prepare to travel to AIHce. We strongly recommend that you register for the conference and complete your hotel reservations through AIHce by the early registration date of March 15 to save money and receive preferred accommodations. Register Now.
AIHce 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.
Currency Exchange
The Universal Currency Converter enables foreign exchange rate conversion online.
Visa Delays or Denials
Registration Refunds Due to a Visa Denial: Visa processing requires a long lead times. We highly recommend you apply for a U.S. visa 3-4 months in advance. If your visa is denied and you would like to be considered for a 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 with the date you applied and the date your application was denied. Send copies of these documents with your refund request.