Fwd: [TPAC] Updates with URGENT NOTICE of evolving China visa requirements

Given that this group plans to meet F2F at the upcoming TPAC in
Shenzhen, the notes on evolving China visa requirements highlighted
below deserve attention.

This also serves as a general reminder to register for the meeting.

Dom

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> De: Ian Jacobs <ij@w3.org>
> À: w3c-ac-members@w3.org <w3c-ac-members@w3.org>
> Cc: Chairs@w3.org Chairs <Chairs@w3.org>
> Sujet: [TPAC] Updates with URGENT NOTICE of evolving China visa
> requirements
> Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2013 11:59:42 -0500
> Archived-at:
> <http://www.w3.org/mid/2A3E6C45-B578-4E95-B0DC-8532BF811E07@w3.org>
> 
> Dear AC, AB, TAG, Chairs, and Team attending TPAC 2013,
> 
> Please find below important reminders regarding visa applications,
> hotel reservations, and the week's events.
> 
> * URGENT VISA INFO: If you have not yet applied for your visa, PLEASE contact your 
>   local consulate to determine precisely what you will need for your visa application. 
>   In France, for example, the requirements changed last week. 
> 
>   We recommend actually contacting the consulate as Web sites may not yet be updated.
> 
>   Some people have indicated that under new requirements it may be necessary 
>   to have a hotel or other address prior to the visa application. Please check with your local 
>   consulate for authoritative information.
> 
>   Based on some of the new requirements we are aware of, we have updated
>   our registration form [1] and invitation letter template. However, if you require more 
>   information on your visa application letter than we anticipate in our registration 
>   form, please let Beihang University know in your email request for the visa
>   invitation letter.
> 
>   [1] https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35125/TPAC2013/
> 
>  * HOTEL RESERVATION: If you plan to stay at the Wuzhou Guest House,
>    please make your reservation as soon as possible. The favorable
>    rate expires 10 October.
> 
>  * A/V EQUIPMENT. Chairs, if you need equipment for your face-to-face
>    meetings, please complete the A/V request form by 7 October:
>    https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/34786/TPAC2013-av/
> 
>  * For the latest draft agenda, still in development, see:
>    http://www.w3.org/wiki/TPAC2013-Planning
> 
>    The TPAC Program Committee meets next on 23 September.
> 
> See you in Shenzhen,
> 
> Ian Jacobs, Head of W3C Communications
> 
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