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International Attendees
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here for PDF of International Calendar
International
guests will experience the warm welcome of the Big Easy as
they enjoy a wealth of educational benefits at the College’s
53rd Annual Scientific Session. Join the ACC for a meeting
designed to be a truly international exchange, with cardiologists
from around the world sharing case studies, insights, and
new developments, linking pathophysiology, diagnosis, and
treatment advances that have occurred in the past year.
The
program places special emphasis on the international cardiovascular
community, particularly in developing countries. And it all
takes place in one of the most engaging locations in the United
States. Mild temperatures, colorful locals, the French Quarter,
and legendary nightlife make New Orleans a destination to
remember. Plus, you’ll find world-class dining, hotels,
and a state-of-the-art convention center to make your travel
convenient and enjoyable.
Request Letters of Invitation, for visa purposes, from the
ACC Resource Center, at 800-253-4636, ext. 694, or 301-897-2694.
IMPORTANT
VISA INFORMATION! Please allow plenty of time for
visa processing. Due to security issues, consulates in some
countries are now taking several months to process visa applications.
Click here for more information:
http://www.unitedstatesvisas.gov
http://www7.nationalacademies.org/visas/Traveling_to_US.html
If
you are experiencing difficulties obtaining your visa, please
report your case to the National Academies by completing an
online questionnaire at:
http://www7.nationalacademies.org/visas/Visa_Questionnaire.html
NEW!
The United States has recently adopted new security measures
at airports and seaports designed to protect the safety of
U.S. citizens and international visitors. The U.S. Department
of Homeland Security promises that these new measures will
be quick and efficient, requiring no more than seconds in
most cases. For more information, visit http://www.dhs.gov/us-visit.
International
Visitors Shop Tax Free!
International visitors to ACC ’04 will find a shopping
paradise in New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the
United States that provides sales tax refunds for international
shoppers.
Not
to be confused with “duty free” shops at international
departure terminals in airports, Louisiana Tax Free Shopping
is available at well-known retail stores like Saks Fifth Avenue,
Lord and Taylor, Coach, Macy’s, JC Penney, The Gap,
Sears, Best Buy, Wal-Mart, and K-Mart. Other department stores,
jewelry stores, art and antique shops, and hundreds of specialty
shops throughout the state are Tax Free, as are all major
shopping centers in the New Orleans area.
To
receive a sales tax refund, you must be an international visitor
in the U.S. for less than 90 days. Have your passport handy,
and shop in stores that are members of the Tax Free Shopping
program. To receive a Tax Free Shopping Guide free of charge,
call, fax, e-mail, or log on to our Web site. Thank you for
shopping in Louisiana!
Louisiana
Tax Free Shopping For International Visitors
World Trade Center
2 Canal Street, Suite 2008
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
504-568-5323
504-568-6670 (fax)
LTFS@bellsouth.net
www.louisianataxfree.com
New
International Associate Members
The ACC has opened an entirely new category of membership
for our international colleagues. Cardiologists around the
world can now gain access to the benefits and services the
ACC offers as they continue to train for fellowship in the
College. International Associate membership offers cardiovascular
professionals—
- A
basic subscription to Cardiosource.com;
- Unlimited
online access to the Journal of the American College
of Cardiology and Current Journal Review;
- A
discount on ACCF educational programs and products;
- Special
rates for attendance at the Annual Scientific Session; and
- Reduced
annual dues of only $100.
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