International Registration

A letter of invitation, describing the purpose of the trip, may be required to obtain a visitor visa to enter the United States to attend METALFORM.

In order to request an invitation letter, please submit a written request, in English, on company letterhead, including your name, job title and full address. Requests may be mailed or faxed to:

METALFORM International Visitor Request
Precision Metalforming Association
6363 Oak Tree Blvd.
Independence, OH 44131-2500
USA
Fax: 216-901-9190

E-mailed requests will not be honored. Please submit your request at least six weeks prior to METALFORM to allow for return invitation. Any requests received within six weeks of show may not be processed.

Registration Credentials must be picked up on site and will not be mailed to International Overseas Attendees. If you require credentials to be mailed in advance, please contact ExpoExchange for details and shipping charges.

State Department Provides Visa Wait Times on Web Site

This site provides estimated waiting periods to get an interview to apply for a visa and the estimated time it will take to process the application at the consular section. The visa wait times are shown for various locations around the world. The State Department does advise that it is best to check with the local embassy or consular section to confirm the information. To visit the visa wait times site, go to www.travel.state.gov/visa/tempvisitors_wait.php.

For complete information regarding visitor visa application requirements, visit the website of the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs or www.unitedstatesvisas.gov.