[Npoc-discuss] Fwd: ICANN53 - Update on the Current Visa Situation

Wed Jun 10 05:28:02 UTC 2015

Hi all !

+1 @ Poncelet.
-Olévié-


2015-06-09 12:22 GMT+00:00 Poncelet Ileleji <pileleji at ymca.gm>:

> Thanks Rudi for sharing,
>
> Still the usual situation, no matter how ICANN tries, the honest truth
> visa applications in all countries are assessed on an individual basis, no
> matter the entity inviting you, so to all NPOC community members planning
> to attend ICANN meetings, the best advice I will say is get started early
> for visa processes if you require one  not wait  till a week or two before
> your scheduled an appointment a head start always helps combat some missing
> documentations that consular officers always require to process stuff,
> based on their on little bureaucracies that we can't help because of the
> current global world situation be it security checks  or whatever the
> consular officer might want to cross check etc.
>
> So I will will advice a  good head start of 45 days  for such ICANN travel
> when you require a  visa, at least we get ICANN meeting dates months ahead
> so that helps, I think this  is the best way to easy all these small bottle
> necks because then you know where you stand earlier or what you require to
> bring up, either extra documentation from you as the individual or your
> supporting organization based on the country the ICANN meeting is taken
> place especial if you have to travel out for Visa or send a passport to
> another country for a visa etc.
>
> Just my 0.0001% contribution.
>
> Kind Regards
>
> Poncelet
>
> On 9 June 2015 at 12:07, Rudi Vansnick <rudi.vansnick at isoc.be> wrote:
>
>> For your information
>>
>> Rudi Vansnick
>> Chair Non-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency (NPOC)
>> www.npoc.org
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Begin doorgestuurd bericht:
>>
>> *Van: *David Olive <david.olive at icann.org>
>> *Onderwerp: **ICANN53 - Update on the Current Visa Situation*
>> *Datum: *9 juni 2015 13:57:12 CEST
>>
>> Dear Community Leaders:
>>
>> As we all prepare for ICANN53, we wanted to provide you with an update on
>> the current visa situation.
>>
>> Obtaining visas for ICANN meeting participants remains a challenge.  There
>> are government requirements imposed on us all and these are ever changing.
>>  Many are involved in efforts to resolve the issues -  the meetings team
>> in suggesting locations, the local host in accepting to host an ICANN
>> meeting, the GAC representative from the country where the meeting is
>> taking place, and Constituency Travel in preparing information.  And each
>> time we learn more and prepare as best we can in advance of the ICANN
>> meeting.
>>
>> For Buenos Aires, we have been experiencing a greater than usual number
>> of delays.  ICANN staff in the region as well as community travel staff
>> continue to work daily with those Community members who have not yet
>> received their visas.  We have reconfirmed recently that communications
>> have been sent to the embassies/consulates regarding their questions.
>> Many individuals have interviews scheduled this week so we hope that we
>> will see most visas issued that have been requested to attend ICANN53.  Of
>> the 244 ICANN-funded Community travelers, nine will not be able to
>> obtain a visa, mainly due to embassies in certain countries imposing very
>> stringent visa application processes. Many other Community members  --
>> about 26 -- have confirmed that they are having their interviews with the
>> embassies/consulates this week, so we are waiting for them to confirm
>> soon whether they will be able to attend ICANN53.
>>
>> While we would like to make sure that all Community members wishing to
>> attend the ICANN meeting in person are able to do so, the visa challenges
>> will remain.  We are committed to continue our best efforts in cooperation
>> with our local hosts and government representatives to ensure timely visa
>> application processes with as few delays as possible.
>>
>> Finally, we also note that ICANN continues to make sure that remote
>> participation is available for those who are unable for whatever reason to
>> make an ICANN meeting  (See ICANN 53
>> http://meetings.icann.org/remote-participation).
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> David
>>
>> David A. Olive
>> Vice President, Policy Development Support
>> General Manager, ICANN Regional Headquarters –Istanbul
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