International Atendees

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If you're heading to this year's Congress from outside the United States, it will benefit you to start planning ahead. Traveling internationally is more difficult than it once was, so arranging your visit early will help you make sure that you have everything you need to have a successful visit to the United States. This area of the Congress website will provide you with tips to ensure your planning process goes smoothly.

Visa Information/Letter of Invitation
With recent changes in the immigration laws, the U.S. State Department advises that anyone who applies for a temporary visa to enter the U.S. should plan on the process taking significantly longer than it has in the past. With this in mind, we strongly urge you to complete and print a personalized letter online or request a letter of invitation via email to customer.service@ons.org to attend the ONS 31st Annual Congress today! Be sure to include your complete name, job title, mailing address, and email address when requesting your letter of invitation. Having this letter can expedite the visa process. Click here for tips on obtaining your visa.

Internationally Focused Sessions
Several sessions at the ONS 31st Annual Congress will be of particular interest to international attendees.

Distinguished Researcher Session
Patient Participation in Treatment Decision-Making: An International Nursing Research Odyssey

International Symposium
Advocacy in Action-Mobilizing the Cancer Community

Click here for complete Congress session information.

Helpful Links
Oncology Nursing Society
Great Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau
Universal Currency Converter
Airline/Travel Information
Translation Information
U.S. Department of State visa information
Homeland Security
U.S. Customs