Conference Invitation Letters
Thank you for your interest in attending an ILA event! To support your visa application, we offer official invitation letters for our conferences and events. Please note that receiving an invitation letter does not guarantee visa approval, as the decision is solely at the discretion of the consulate or embassy. Additionally, submitting the request form does not automatically guarantee that you will receive a letter. An ILA staff member will review your request and follow up regarding your eligibility.
If your request is approved, you will be invoiced a non-refundable processing fee of $100 (USD). Once the invoice is paid, the letter will be created and emailed to you. No refunds will be issued after payment is received. The Letter of Invitation will be delivered electronically to the email address you provide. Due to cost constraints, ILA only sends invitation letters via email.
Eligible Applicants
Individuals requesting a Letter of Invitation to the conference must be:
- A member of the leadership profession (applicants should be prepared to provide evidence of their participation in the profession).
- Prepared to register for the conference for which they request an ILA Invitation Letter. Rates are determined by the date you register, not the date you request a Letter of Invitation. Pre-registration is encouraged for cost savings and is available online. You may also register at the conference.
Individuals do not have to be a member of the Association to request a Letter of Invitation.
Processing Fee
A non-refundable processing fee of $100 (USD) will be assessed for each approved letter and must be paid prior to its issuance.
Purpose & Content of the Letter of Invitation
Letters of Invitation to the conference may be issued to validate your intent to participate in the conference. Such letters may be used to support an individual’s request for company or governmental clearance to attend the conference.
A Letter of Invitation issued by ILA will:
- Be addressed directly to the individual requesting the invitation
- Include the name, date, and location of the conference
- Indicate the individual’s responsibility for all expenses related to his/her participation in the conference (including registration, travel and accommodations)
- Be signed by an authorized ILA representative
Disclaimer
ILA reserves the right to decline any request for a Letter of Invitation. If ILA declines a request, the $100 (USD) processing fee will not be assessed by ILA.
ILA has no influence on an individual’s application to a U.S. Embassy or other agency for a visa to travel to the United States and is not responsible for the outcome of an individual’s visa application. Please see: http://travel.state.gov/.
For questions regarding your Invitation Request, please email membership@ilaglobalnetwork.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, membership is not required. However, individuals requesting a Letter of Invitation to the conference must be:
- A member of leadership profession (applicants should be prepared to provide evidence of their participation in the profession)
- Prepared to register for the conference for which they are requesting an Invitation. Rates are determined by the date you register, not the date you request a Letter of Invitation. Pre-registration is encouraged.
Yes, you must be prepared to register for the conference.
Yes, registration rates are determined by the date you register, not the date you request a Letter of Invitation.
No, the $100 (USD) processing fee is in addition to the registration fee and should be paid using the attached form.
Approved requests will be processed within one week of receipt of a completed request form.
You may call ILA Headquarters at 1 (202) 470-4818 x108.
