B 1/B2 is now in first class and has a short-term stay visa in the United States. Validity 1 year, multiple round trips.
B-2 visa applicants need the following materials: If visiting relatives, please bring proof of relatives' identity (such as the first page of passport, valid visa page or American citizen ID card). ) and invitation letter; If you are visiting relatives, please bring financial documents to prove that you or your relatives in the United States can pay your expenses in the United States. Income status is more important than deposit records; If you are sightseeing or attending a conference, please bring evidence that you can afford the travel expenses and prove that the activities during your stay in the United States have been arranged.
Consulates of the US Embassy in China: Beijing, Tianjin, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Qinghai Province, Gansu Province, Shaanxi Province, Shanxi Province, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Hebei Province, Henan Province, Shandong Province, Hubei Province, Hunan Province and Jiangxi Province. US Consulate General in Shanghai: Consulates: Shanghai, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Anhui, Shenyang; Consulates: Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning and Chengdu; Consulates: Guizhou, Sichuan, Yunnan, Tibet, Chongqing; Consulates: Fujian, Guangdong, Hainan, Guangxi and Hong Kong; Consulate: Consulate of Macao Special Administrative Region (2) Entry and exit instructions for the United States. No matter whether you enter or leave the United States, from June 6, 2006, 165438+ You can only carry liquids, gels and aerosols in containers with a capacity of no more than 3 ounces (100 ml) and put them in the open pocket of 1 quart (1 liter). Pay attention to your words and deeds when entering and leaving the country, and don't talk nonsense about bombs and terrorism. 1. All people entering the United States from land ports, airport ports or seaports are subject to inspection.
If you go to the United States by plane or ship and hold a non-immigrant visa, the service staff on the plane or ship will issue you an I-94 form [arrival/departure record], which records the personal information and address of immigrants in the United States. The drilling line is divided into two parts, the first part is the arrival record, which will be taken back by the immigration officer after entry; The lower part is the departure record, which should be returned when leaving the country.
There are four main inspection items at American ports of entry: 1. Public health; 2. Immigration status; 3. Customs inspection; 4. Agricultural inspection. These four inspections can be conducted by one official or several officials. At the port of entry, the immigration officer will check the documents and valid visas held by immigrants, scan their fingerprints and take photos for comparison, and review the reasons for going to the United States to decide whether to allow the inspected to enter the country and how long they can stay in the United States. If entry is allowed, the immigration officer will stamp the entry date, visa status and stay time in the United States, and collect the upper part of the I-94 form (the lower part of the I-94 form approved by the port immigration officer is the proof of legal entry into the United States and should be properly kept). If immigration officials have doubts about the purpose of immigration or the documents held by immigrants, or are randomly selected, immigrants need to wait for inspection and further interviews in the second inspection area.
It should be noted that holding a valid American visa does not guarantee entry, and immigration officials at American ports have the final decision on whether to allow entry. At the port of entry, immigrants may be searched. At this time, American searchers should be polite and search in a professional and respectful way. Otherwise, immigrants can report to the customs and border defense departments and seek help, or seek help from the China Embassy or Consulate in the United States. When a person leaves America.
If it is not returned, it will be regarded as overstaying and may be prohibited from re-entering; If the I-94 form is lost or damaged during your stay in the United States, you must report it to the nearby immigration office in time and apply for a replacement; If you forget to return this form when you leave the country, you can keep a copy of this form and other materials that can prove that you have left the country and send it to: ACS Inc.1084 South Laurel Road London, Kentucky 40744.
When you re-enter the country, you can submit the above copies to the officials of the Customs and Border Protection Bureau to prove your entry qualification. In addition, in order to ensure that the exiters abide by the relevant laws of the United States, customs and border officials may conduct spot checks and interviews on the exiters, but this does not mean that the people who have been spot-checked have violated the law, so there is no need to panic when interviewing. (3) US Customs Regulation 1. On planes, ships and other means of transportation on the way to the United States, flight attendants will distribute the US Customs Declaration Form (Form 6059B) to passengers, which has been translated into many languages, including Chinese. Passengers can fill in this form in advance to speed up customs clearance. At the port of entry, customs officials will collect customs declaration forms and may check contraband and taxes in immigrants' luggage.
Articles prohibited or restricted by the customs are generally those that will affect public health, public safety, the lives of workers and children or the growth of animals and plants. For articles that are not sure whether they will be prohibited from entering the United States, it is best to consult the relevant departments of embassies and consulates in China or the United States before departure. 2. Articles prohibited or restricted from entering the country. Biological products: The import of human and animal tissues (including blood, human or animal and plant excreta), living bacteria culture media, viruses or similar organisms, animals, insects, snails and bats is suspected to be infected with human and animal diseases, and an import license from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is required. Cultural relics and property cultural relics must be imported with export licenses from other countries.
Interested parties can visit the American International Cultural Property Protection website for more information. Caviar can be brought into the country at most 250g, otherwise it will be confiscated. It is illegal to import, sell, export and manufacture products containing cat and dog fur in the United States. Illegal drug devices illegal drug devices refer to equipment or products used for manufacturing, mixing, injecting and smoking illegal substances. It is forbidden to bring such equipment into the country unless it is used for credible medical prescriptions, such as diabetes treatment. Generally speaking, gun tourists who come to the United States must hold an import license from the American Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives before they can temporarily import guns and ammunition for hunting or other legitimate sports purposes.
Food (refined products) Generally speaking, condiments, vinegar, oil, bagged spices, honey, coffee and tea can all be brought into the country. Because rice is often infested with insects, it is best not to bring it into China, especially rice packed in sacks. Bagged food with unsafe appearance or contaminated appearance is not allowed to enter the country. Books, audio-visual materials, computer programs and tapes: pirated books, computer programs and audio-visual products are not allowed to enter the United States, and pirated products will be confiscated, destroyed and fined. Fruits, vegetables and plants: It is best not to bring fresh fruits or vegetables into the country. All plants or plant products, including handicrafts made of straw, whether they contain harmful substances or not, must be declared to customs and border officials for inspection.
For details, please visit the website of the American Animal and Plant Health and Quarantine Service. Meat, livestock and poultry: Meat, livestock and poultry and their by-products are generally prohibited from entering the country, or restricted according to animal diseases in the country of origin. Canned meat products can enter the United States if inspection officials can confirm that the products are cooked and have been packaged commercially. Other canned and pickled meat products and dried meat products are strictly restricted from entering China. Currency and gold products monetary instruments (including coins and currency, traveler's checks, cash drafts and securities circulating in the United States or other countries). ) income exceeds $65,438+00,000 (individual or
However, according to the relevant regulations of the Office of Foreign Assets Control, the above-mentioned items originating from or coming from Cuba, Iran, Libya, Serbia and Sudan are prohibited from entering the country. If the issuing country does not mark it accordingly, imitation gold coins are not allowed to enter the country. It is forbidden to bring into the country unless there is an import license. When entering the country, you must strictly declare and verify the permission. Textiles and clothing Generally speaking, there is no limit to the number of fabrics and clothing that can be brought into the country for personal use or as gifts. But beyond the scope of personal tax exemption, the excess will be taxed. When suspected of commercial activities, the number of clothes that an individual can carry will be limited. Drug treatment, but the right amount of basic drugs is allowed.
If the drugs you need to carry contain potentially addictive or narcotic ingredients (such as some cough medicines, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, antidepressants or stimulants, etc. ), you should: report to the corresponding customs and border officials; Put the medicine into the original container; Only carry what you normally need. It should be noted that only prescription drugs that can be legally prescribed in the United States can be imported for personal use. In some states, it may be illegal to possess some drugs permitted by the federal government. The US Food and Drug Administration usually does not allow the import of prescription drugs purchased from outside the United States. For information about mandatory policies for personal use, please refer to the website of the Food and Drug Administration. ) pet: cat: you must be able to prove that you have no infectious diseases when you enter the country.
If the pet's health condition is obviously poor, it will be further examined by a licensed veterinarian, and the relevant expenses will be paid by the pet owner. Dogs: at the time of entry inspection, they must be able to prove that they are free of infectious diseases and have been vaccinated against rabies at least 30 days before arrival (this rule does not apply to puppies under 3 months). Personal pet bird: you can enter the country, but only two parrots are allowed. At the same time, it is required to meet the requirements of animal and plant quarantine bureau and public health service institutions. For example, animal and plant health and quarantine agencies, pet owners may have to pay for the health and epidemic prevention of their pets. Primates such as monkeys and apes are not allowed to be imported. For details, please refer to the Customs and Border Protection Bureau Pets and Wildlife Manual.
At the same time, it is necessary to inquire the relevant national and local departments about the regulations and restrictions on bringing pets. Some places, such as Hawaii, have strict hygiene and epidemic prevention requirements for pets. Fish and wildlife: fish and wildlife also fall within the scope of import and export control and health and epidemic prevention requirements, mainly including: wild birds, mammals, marine mammals, reptiles, crustaceans, fish and mollusks; Any part or product of the above animals, such as leather, feathers, eggs, etc. Products and articles made from wild animals, plants and fish. If you want to bring the above animals and plants, it is recommended to consult the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Endangered species and their products are prohibited from import and export. Ivory or ivory products are generally prohibited from import and export.
Antiques containing wild animals can be imported if they can be proved to have a history of 100 years. Hunting income: If you intend to import hunting souvenirs or game, you generally need to obtain a license in advance, and only specific ports are authorized to handle the import of the above items. Please contact the US Fish and Wildlife Service for details. If you have other customs and entry-exit related matters, you can contact the US Customs and Border Protection in the following ways: mailing address: customer service center. Office of public affairs. United States Customs and Border Protection. Northwest Pennsylvania Avenue 1300. Washington, DC
The telephone number is 20229:1.877.cbp.5511(1.877.227.551).
Visa B2 Visa is issued to applicants who travel to the United States, including sightseeing, visiting relatives and friends, medical care, etc.
B2 Visa holders cannot work in the United States. B2 visa applicants must be able to prove that their intention is to enter the United States temporarily, just for sightseeing. Applicants must also prove that they have sufficient funds to pay for their stay in the United States, and that they have strong social, economic and other ties in their own countries, which can force them to return as scheduled after a short-term legal visit to the United States.
B2 All visa applicants should make preparations in advance so as to submit the following materials and any other supporting materials related to the visa application during the interview: valid passport: B2 Visa applicants must have their passports valid for at least six months longer than their expected time to leave the United States. If you expect your passport to be valid for less than six months when you leave the United States, or your passport is damaged, or there is no blank visa issuance page in your passport, please apply for a new passport before coming for an interview. 2. A photo: a 55 cm square color front photo taken within 6 months on a white background. Please paste the photo on the DS- 156 electronic visa application form. Please see the photo requirements for details.
3. Original receipt of visa application fee: You can pay a visa application fee of RMB 904 at any branch of China CITIC Bank in China (effective from July 24th, 2008). Non-immigrant visa applicants must now paste the application fee receipt on the last page of the application form after completing and printing the DS- 156 electronic visa application form. Please be careful not to cover the barcode area when pasting the receipt, and do not use staples or glue (glue stick) to paste the receipt.
4. Complete visa application forms: DS- 156 and DS- 157 non-immigrant visa application forms.
5. Evidence that can explain why you will definitely return to China: produce documents that are binding on you in economic, social, family or other aspects to help you prove your intention to return to China after a short stay in the United States. Due to different personal circumstances, the evidence that the applicant should produce is also different. The following documents can help the visa officer to evaluate whether you intend to return to China: household registration book, ID card, employment certificate, salary table that can objectively reflect your monthly income, passbook with regular entry and exit records, etc.
6. Invitation letter: If you are invited to visit American residents, it will be helpful for your application to provide the following information: the information of the inviter, the purpose of your visit to the United States, and the pre-arranged travel schedule. If you are only traveling to the United States, you don't need to show an invitation letter.
7. Proof of funds: prove that you have the ability to pay all the expenses during your work in the United States, such as a payroll that objectively reflects your monthly income, a passbook with regular entry and exit records, etc. Note: Please don't show your bank deposit certificate. Proof of deposit is not helpful for visa application. Please note that the above materials are not exhaustive, and presenting the above documents during the interview will not ensure that you get a visa. You must be prepared in advance so that you can reasonably explain your purpose of coming to the United States and the reason for returning to China during the interview, and produce relevant evidence to prove your statement.
In the spring of 2008, the United States and China signed a memorandum of understanding on tourism to facilitate China's tourism team to travel to the United States. This memorandum simplifies the requirements for visa interview appointment, but it cannot guarantee the issuance of visas. All applicants must meet the visa requirements independently. When applying for a visa to join a tour group to the United States, please contact a travel agency approved by China National Tourism Administration that can organize outbound travel to the United States. The approved travel agency will make an appointment for your visa interview. Most applicants must interview in person and provide fingerprints. Travelers who have been to the United States,/kloc-applicants under 4 years old and over 80 years old, may be able to use the face-to-face visa service of CITIC Bank instead of going to the embassy or consulate to apply for a visa in person.
People who take part in group tours must apply for a B2 or B 1/B2 visa to travel to the United States. B2 is a tourist visa. You can't work in America on a B2 visa. B2 visa applicants must prove that their purpose is only to enter the United States temporarily, just for sightseeing. Applicants must also prove that they have sufficient funds to pay for their stay in the United States, and that they have strong social, economic and other ties in their own country, which can force them to return on time after a short legal visit to the United States.
B 1/B2 combined visa can also be used for group leisure travel in the United States. All B 1/B2 visa applicants should make preparations in advance so as to submit the following materials and any other supporting materials related to visa application during the interview: 1. Valid Passport: B 1/B2 Visa applicants' passports must be valid for at least six months longer than their expected time to leave the United States. If you expect your passport to be valid for less than six months when you leave the United States, or your passport is damaged, or there is no blank visa issuance page in your passport, please apply for a new passport before coming for an interview.
2. A photo: a 55 cm square color front photo taken within 6 months on a white background. Please paste the photo on the DS- 156 electronic visa application form. Please see the photo requirements for details.
3. Original receipt of visa application fee: You can pay a visa application fee of RMB 904 at any branch of China CITIC Bank in China (effective from July 24th, 2008). Non-immigrant visa applicants must now paste the application fee receipt on the last page of the application form after completing and printing the DS- 156 electronic visa application form. Please be careful not to cover the barcode area when pasting the receipt, and do not use staples or glue (glue stick) to paste the receipt.
4. Complete visa application forms: DS- 156 and DS- 157 non-immigrant visa application forms.
5. Evidence that can explain why you will definitely return to China: produce documents that are binding on you in economic, social, family or other aspects to help you prove your intention to return to China after a short stay in the United States. Due to different personal circumstances, the evidence that the applicant should produce is also different. The following documents can help the visa officer to evaluate whether you intend to return to China: household registration book, ID card, employment certificate, salary table that can objectively reflect your monthly income, passbook with regular entry and exit records, etc.
6. Proof of funds: prove that you have the ability to pay all the expenses during your work in the United States, such as a payroll that objectively reflects your monthly income, a passbook with regular entry and exit records, etc. Note: Please don't show your bank deposit certificate. Proof of deposit is not helpful for visa application. Please note that the above materials are not exhaustive, and presenting the above documents during the interview will not ensure that you get a visa. You must be prepared in advance so that you can reasonably explain your purpose of coming to the United States and the reason for returning to China during the interview, and produce relevant evidence to prove your statement.
Visa Application Form Before the visa interview, all applicants must fill in the DS- 156 electronic visa application form. All applicants above 16 also need to fill in the DS- 157 visa application form. In addition, all applicants for F (student), J (exchange visiting scholar) and M (vocational and technical training student) visas and family visa applicants (F-2, J-2 and M-2) must also fill in the DS- 158 visa application form. Non-immigrant DS- 156 e-visa application form must be filled in online. After completing the form, please print out all the application forms and submit them on the day of visa interview (including page 3 with barcode). In addition, please paste a 2-inch (5x5cm) square color photo on the DS- 156 form, which must be a front color photo with a white background taken within 6 months.
Please click the link to see the specific photo requirements. The application form for non-immigrant visa supplementary information DS- 157 can be downloaded from this website. Please use the computer to enter the answer in the space below each question and print out the complete form. You don't need to fill out another Chinese form DS- 157, but if you need a Chinese translation of this form to help you fill out the English form, please click here. (Please note: 1. China applicants should fill in their full names in Chinese when filling in item 3 of DS- 157.
2. China applicants must also provide Chinese information of items 5, 6, 7, 12 and 17 in this form. 3. Applicants for H 1 and L 1 visas with children must indicate the name, gender and nationality of each child in the upper right corner of DS- 157 every time. ) The questionnaire DS- 158 on the contact information and work experience of non-immigrant visa applicants only needs to be filled out by all applicants who apply for student visas (F), exchange visiting scholar visas (J), vocational and technical training student visas (M) and their families' visiting visas (F2, J2 and M2). Please use the computer to enter the answer in the space below each question and print out the complete form. You don't need to fill out another Chinese DS- 158 form, but if you need a Chinese translation of this form to help you fill out the English form, please click here.
For other US visa application forms, such as DS- 156E, DS- 156K or DS-20 13, please click here. Finally, if your previous visa application has gone through special administrative procedures or you have a background in science and technology, please submit a detailed resume while applying for a visa. Your resume should include your university or above education background, such as your graduate school, degree, research, projects and published articles.
Your resume should also include your work background, such as the unit where you worked, the specific positions and responsibilities in each unit, the projects you have done at work and the articles you have published. Disclaimer: The embassy will constantly update the contents of the application form, so please don't use the old application form. The tables on this page all started from June 5438+ 10, 2009. If you don't fill in the application form or provide all the required materials, your application will be returned. Please download the latest version from the embassy website at any time.