Invitation Letter Request Instructions: Please fill out the required fields of name, address, and e-mail address. • Send requests to Gheorghe Ponta at: sinkholeconference2011@pela.com and your invitation letter will be prepared and sent by airmail to the address that you provide, and you will receive a copy in PDF format via e-mail. • Letters may be faxed if requested. Please provide us with a fax number and indicate that you would like the letter faxed in addition to the original airmailed copy. • Letters cannot be e-mailed or sent directly to the Embassy or U.S. Consulate. MANAGEMENT cannot intervene on behalf of the invitees with the Embassy or U.S. Consulate via fax, phone, surface mail, or e-mail. • U.S. Department of State provides information on traveling to the United States regarding passports, international travel, etc. Their Web site is accessible via http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1286.html . • If you are unable to obtain a Visa, cancellations must be received in writing at Conference Headquarters by December 1, 2010, to receive a refund of registration fees. A $75 processing fee will be deducted from all refunds. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after December 1, 2010. • PELA recommends you apply for your Visa at least 60 days prior to your conference travel dates If you have any questions, please contact us at: sinkholeconference2011@pela.com