The International Business Center is located on the west end World Ag Expo show grounds, on the second floor of the Heritage Complex. For more information, please call
(559) 688-1030 or email.
Click below to view a special feature video on the World Ag Expo.
World Ag Expo's International Visitor Video
Registration
Online registration is available and is the preferred way to make sure you are all ready to visit World Ag Expo. There is no charge for our international guests, but you will still need to visit the website and fill out the information for everyone in your group. Be sure to print out the confirmation sheet when you are finished and bring it to World Ag Expo in February 2009.
Visa Information
Most travelers to the United States must hold a valid visa or passport. A standard part of the visa process is that the State Department is now requiring consular offices to interview most applicants. In addition, many visa applications are sent to Washington D.C. for review. Because of these additional steps, the process can take several months, so we recommend that you begin the visa application process early. For further details on how to apply, please read below or visit:
U. S. State Department:
http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html
United States Visa Website:
http://www.unitedstatesvisas.gov/whatis/index.html
If you plan to apply, it is important to thoroughly review all information on your specific Embassy’s Consular Section website http://usembassy.state.gov/
Letters of Invitation
Request a personalized letter of invitation letter from World Ag Expo to show the consular’s office. This letter can be requested by filling out this form. The letter will be sent to you within 5 days of receiving your request, however, please note that international mail can take up to one month so provide enough time to receive the letter prior to your visa interview appointment. This letter is by no means a guarantee for admittance into the U.S., but can provide compelling evidence for immigration officials to consider.
Requesting this letter does NOT register you for World Ag Expo. You will still need to Pre-Register everyone in your party. To do this, go to online registration, be sure to print out the confirmation sheet when you are finished and bring it with you to World Ag Expo.
Visa Waiver Program
Most Canadian citizens and many citizens from Visa Waiver Program countries can come to the U.S. without a visa if they meet certain requirements. Visa waiver travelers from ALL 27 Visa Waiver Program countries (http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/temp/without/without_1990.html#countries) must present a machine-readable passport at the U.S. port of entry to enter the U.S. without a visa, otherwise a U.S. visa is required. See important information about the 10/26/05 digital photograph and 10/26/06 e-passport requirements for VWP travelers. Learn more. Other foreign citizens will need a nonimmigrant visa.
International travelers come to the U.S. for a wide variety of reasons, including tourism, business, medical treatment and certain types of temporary work. The type of visa needed is defined by immigration law, and relates to the principal purpose of your travel.. For an overview of the types of nonimmigrant visas available under immigration law, please see Nonimmigrant Visa Classifications on the USCIS website. The Consular Officer at your embassy or consulate will decide what kind of visa you need, when you apply.
Visa Wait Times
Review the visa wait times information for interview appointments and visa processing at each embassy and consular section worldwide available on our website at Visa Wait Times. Visit the embassy or consular section website where you will apply for your visa to find out how to schedule an interview appointment, pay fees and any other instructions.
U.S. Commercial Services
If you are from a foreign country and are planning to attend the 2007 World Ag Expo, the U.S. Commercial Service office of the American Embassy/Consulate in your country offers free business assistance to qualified companies. Firms that do business outside the United States, but are interested in attending the World Ag Expo to find U.S. suppliers of goods and services, are considered to be “qualified companies.”
The U.S. Commercial Service offices overseas can assist you in gaining the most of this exposition with friendly assistance in your own language, help finding U.S. suppliers before, during, and after the show, help arranging hotel and travel packages, assistance with visa application procedures where necessary, and much more. Plus, your company receives complimentary admission to the 2007 World Ag Expo! For more information, click here to contact the U.S. Commercial Service offices in your country!
Online Registration
Once you have received an approved visa and have made your travel arrangements, you might find it convenient to use our Online Registration process. New this year, you will be able to enter in all of your information and simply print out your ticket. Bring this document with you to the International Business Center for your official badge and pin and you will be on your way to the show grounds. This will save time waiting in line to register and allow you to enjoy the conveniences of the International Business Center (IBC) and exciting activities of World Ag Expo.
Agricultural tours
World Ag Expo provides tours of various agricultural enterprises including farms, processing plants, and other related businesses. Tours are offered February 12-14, 2008 and cost a small fee. Check back online soon for all the details.
For more information, please call (559) 688-1030 or email.
