The first step to go to the United States is to have a visa, today I will talk to you about the topic of visas, blow in the time to go can look at the relevant strategies, in short, this is something that can bring you help it, go and look at it together.
Application processStep 1: Fill out the online DS-160 nonimmigrant visa application form, and print out the "Confirmation Page" with a bar code.
DS-160 online website:
The application fee for a U.S. Tourist (Visitor) Visa (B-1/B-2) is $160, which is about 976 RMB.
Warm Tips: After the payment is completed, print the receipt number and keep it in a safe place. Once lost, it will not be replaced. If you do not provide your receipt number, you will not be able to make an appointment. Currently, the U.S. Embassy also accepts a variety of payment methods such as online credit card payment, which greatly reduces the need for applicants to go to the counter of CITIC Bank to handle the payment of complicated and cumbersome processes.
Step 3: Schedule an appointment online.
Log in to your profile page with the credentials you used to pay the fee. Login URL:
Tips: Food and any liquids, including beverages, are not allowed at the Embassy's Visa Section. It is also not permitted to bring any electronic devices including cell phones, so it is recommended that you do not bring anything other than your keys, wallet and visa application folder. Honesty is very important during the interview, misdirection, lying/ or presenting relevant false documents may result in permanent visa refusal.
Step 5: Receive your passport and visa.
If the visa is approved, the passport and visa will be sent to the designated location chosen during the interview appointment. Visa processing time averages around 1 week, and the time required for the entire process is usually around 3 weeks, including the 3 working days for the visa appointment + interview + visa pickup.
Materials needed to apply for a U.S. Individual Visitor Visa:
Application Materials
1. Electronic Nonimmigrant Visa Application Form (DS-160). 2. Valid passport to travel to the U.S. Valid for at least six months beyond the period of the scheduled stay in the U.S. If the passport contains more than one person, each visa applicant will need to submit a separate application.3. A 2-inch x 2-inch (5 cm x 5 cm) photograph taken within the last six months. For instructions on photo format, see the webpage: _zh/cn-niv-photoinfo.asp4. In addition to the above documents, you should present the interview appointment slip.
Supporting Documents
Other supporting documents may also be provided to the visa officer, and supporting documents are one of the factors that the visa officer will need to take into consideration during the interview.
Click on the following URL to view the details of the required supporting documents: _zh/cn-niv-typeb1b2.asp
Note: Please do not use false documents. Deception or misrepresentation of facts may result in permanent visa denial.
*All of the above application materials are required to be original documents only (no photocopies or translations are required).
*Depending on the circumstances of each applicant, the visa officer may make different choices even if the same documents are brought. Therefore, please provide as many documents as possible.
U.S. Embassy locationsU.S. Embassy in Beijing
Visa interviews are held at two locations, so please check your appointment letter to determine where your interview will take place.
New Location: 55 Anjialou Road, Beijing, 100600. Old Location: 2 Xiushui East Street, Jianguomenwai, Beijing, 100600.
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U.S. Consulate General, Beijing (Chengdu)
Address:
No. 4 Consulate Road, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, 610041
Contact Tel: Tel: (28)8558-3992,8558-9642
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U.S. Consulate General (Guangzhou)
Address: 43 Huazhou Road, West District, Zhujiang New City, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China
Contact Tel: (020)3814-5775
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U.S. Consulate General (Shanghai)
Address: No. 1469 Huaihai Zhong Road, Shanghai
Contact Tel: (021)64336880
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U.S. Consulate General (Shenyang)
Address: No. 52, XIV Wei Road, Heping District, Shenyang, China. Zip Code: 110003
Contact: (24)2322-1198
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OtherIndividuals traveling to the U.S. need to apply for a U.S. Individual Tourist Visa, or U.S. Tourist (Visiting Relative) Visa (B-1/B-2). U.S. law states that a visa is only a credential allowing a foreigner to enter the U.S. Holding a visa only allows you to arrive at a U.S. port of entry and requires the approval of an immigration official to enter the country. The validity of a U.S. visa is determined by the visitor's country of origin (currently the U.S. can issue multiple-entry visas valid for up to 10 years for Chinese nationals), and the actual duration of the permitted stay in the U.S. is determined by Immigration officials, who will take into account your trip to the U.S. and give you a time limit for your stay, which is generally between 1 month and 3 months.
Warm tips: When you get a U.S. tourist visa, valid for up to 10 years, when you go out to the U.S., if your tourist visa is valid for less than a year, the airline staff will refuse to check in for you, and the U.S. Immigration Department will also refuse you entry. At the same time, if your passport is not valid for 6 months, the U.S. Immigration Department will also refuse you entry. Please remember to check the expiration date of each document before departure.
To apply for a B-1/B-2 visa, you must demonstrate to the visa officer that you are eligible to apply for a visa under the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act (INA). Under Section 214(b) of the INA, all B-1/B-2 visa applicants are considered "immigrant-prone" unless the applicant demonstrates that he or she meets the following criteria:
1. The purpose of the visit is short-term, such as a business/leisure/medical activity where the planned period of stay in the U.S. is limited and certain;
2. Have sufficient funds to cover all expenses during the stay in the U.S.
3. Have a residence outside of the U.S. and have strong social and economic ties that will ensure their return to the U.S. at the end of the trip.