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FM First Monday presents: US Visa’s for SXSW with the US Embassy in London – 5th November

29 October 2012

If you’re planning to apply for SXSW then you’ll need a VISA – and if you’ve ever applied before you’ll likely be aware that getting one can be a complicated process. FM First Monday have invited UK Music CEO Jo Dipple and the VISA Chief and First Secretary at the US Embassy in London to discuss the VISA application process, what you need to do and what not to do, why you might have been turned down in the past and answer your questions.

The event is free but you need to RSVP here. It takes place at 6pm on Monday 5th November at The Alley Cat, 4 Denmark Street, London. For details visit http://fmfirstmonday.com.

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