Additional Information
Hotels and Meals - Airports and Ground Transportation - Visas Weather Contacts
Contacts
General questions and information:
Marsha Fenner
JGI Scientific Programs Administrator
MWFenner@lbl.gov
Questions about travel and accomodations:
April Cunningham
JGI Travel Coordinator
ACunningham@lbl.gov
Visas
Participants from outside the United States should allow ample time for issuance of a visa if one is required of visitors from their country. Because of random in-depth security checks, the issuance of new visas can take up to three or even four months, so be sure to apply early.
Visa Waiver Countries
Citizens of countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) do not need to apply for visas to attend the User Meeting, as long as they have a machine-readable passport. (These are tamper-resistant and incorporate biometric identifiers in compliance with guidelines established by the International Civil Aviation Organization). If you are a traveler from a VWP country and you have a machine-readable passport, you may enter the United States using just your passport and your registration confirmation.
Non-Visa Waiver Countries
Citizens of countries not participating in the Visa Waiver Program will need to request a Business (B-1) visa at the nearest U.S. Consulate. Please present at the Consulate your registration confirmation along with your valid passport. We urge you to do this EARLY, as there are often delays in this process. Official letters of invitation (without financial commitment) to help overcome administrative difficulties in some countries can be sent upon written request to the meeting administrator, Marsha Fenner, via e-mail at MWFenner@lbl.gov.
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Weather
The weather in northern California in late March can be chilly, especially in the evenings. Daytime temperatures are usually in the mid-60s, with the temperature dipping down to the mid-40s at night. The rainy season will be tapering down, but there is always a chance of rain this time of year. A midweight water-repellant jacket will likely make your stay more pleasant.