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• Schedule an appointment with your U.S. Embassy or Consulate as soon as you receive your visa letter of invitation.

  Make your appointment early as wait times can be long in some countries. Check the  at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

• How to apply.

  There are several steps to apply for a visa. The order of these steps and how you complete them may vary. Please consult the instructions available on the where you will apply.

• Travel with an official U.S. Embassy or Consulate Delegation.

  Traveling with an official delegation organized by your local U.S. Embassy or Consulate may improve your chances of receiving visa approval. If you are interested in joining a delegation, contact your local  and check if the Commercial Trade Specialist is organizing a delegation to ���Ƕij� 2025.

• Verify fees and requirements.

  Find out about  and the methods of payment accepted by the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

• ​Show proof of “strong ties” that bind you to your country of residence. 

  The Consular Officers conducting visa interviews look for proof that you will return to your country. Evidence of “strong ties” includes proof of business ownership or employment, social and family relationships.

• If you have traveled to the U.S. previously, provide documentation demonstrating you returned to your country on time.

  Show proof that you returned within the timeframe you stated. For example, use an airline ticket stub/boarding pass that shows your return flight or meeting materials that show you attended a business conference.

• With your application, include any materials ���Ƕij� 2025 may have sent you.

  Include with your application any printed or electronic event materials you receive from ���Ƕij� 2025 to prove the tradeshow is a legitimate business event.