签证申请之寒假篇

朋友们，大家好！

随着节假日的来临，赴美需求增多。现在是尽早安排申请签证的时候了。申请签证就像饱餐春卷一样容易，但是筛选签证信息确是一项令人生畏的艰巨任务。签证老王来帮你啦！

1.      首先，填写完成DS-160申请表。请点击这里。

2.      其次，支付申请费。请点击这里。

3.      最后，预约面谈。请点击这里。

所有服务，包括预约或更改面谈时间，申请加急面谈，以及将护照派送到指定的中信银行都包含在申请费中。您无需为上述服务再支付额外费用。

*如果您是从美国返回中国过节的学生，我强烈建议您通过代传递续签方式寄送护照及申请，以避免因面谈日程而造成可能的延误 。事实上，大多数签证种类都适用于此项服务！请记住：如果您现在是学生，且身在美国，您可以而且也应该现在就开始申请签证。您无需等到回到中国后才开始申请。

您需要什么类型的签证呢？我把签证分成最常见的几个类型。

B-1/B-2 (商务/旅行)

常常被称作“B” 类签证, B-1/B-2 签证可方便旅行者赴美与客户会面，并且可以到一个或多个美国著名的目的地度假，例如科罗拉多大峡谷或者拉斯维加斯。 面谈时请携带您现有的护照，和记录有您此前国际旅行经历的旧护照。欲获得更多详情，请点击这里。

F-1, M-1 (学生)

如果您是首次申请或是返校的学生，您都需要获得F-1签证。赴美就读的学生应该联系所在学校以获得一份I-20原件。此外，申请人若赴美进行非学术学习或职业培训，如飞行培训，必须要获得M-1 签证，并携带I-20。返校的学生应该提供您最近拿到的学校成绩单。F-1 和 M-1签证申请人都必须携带SEVIS费用的付款凭证。您的配偶和21岁以下的子女可以申请F-2 或 M-2陪读。请点击这里获得更多信息。

J-1 (访问学者)

您们中的一些人将赴美做研究，培训或是参加短期交流访问项目。这一类签证包括某些特定领域的学者，互惠生，实习生和培训生。您必须从赞助机构或项目获得DS-2019表格，并且持有SEVIS费用的付款凭证。研究学者应该携带一份详细的个人英文简历，研究计划，以及导师简历。请点击这里获得更多信息。

如需浏览包含所有签证类型的完整清单，包括C1/D类 (船员或机组人员), H-1B类 (临时从事特定技能领域的专业人士) 和 P类 (运动员、艺术家、演艺人员),请访问这里获得更多信息。

签证老王祝愿大家赴美之旅愉快。祝您节日快乐！

Winter Break Visa Applications

Greetings Friends!

The holiday season is upon us and demand for travel to the United States is high.  It’s time for you to make the necessary arrangements AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE to apply for your visa.  Applying for a visa is as easy as feasting on spring rolls, but sifting through the information can be a daunting task.  Qianzheng Laowang is here to help!

1.      Start by completing the application form DS-160 which is HERE.

2.      Then pay the application fee HERE.

3.      Finally, schedule an appointment for your interview HERE.

All services including making/changing your appointment, requests for expedited appointments, and delivery of passports to a designated CITIC bank location are included in the processing fee.  You do no need to pay extra for these services.

*If you are a student returning from the U.S. for the holidays, I strongly encourage you to send your passport and application through the dropbox renewal process to avoid potential delays in the appointment schedule.  In fact, most visa classes may qualify for this service!

Remember – if you are currently a student in the United States, you can and should start your visa process now.  There is no need to wait to return to China to start it.

What type of visa do you need? Let me break visas down into the most common categories.

B-1/B-2 (business/tourist travel)

Often referred to as the “B” visa, the B-1/B-2 visa allows travelers the flexibility of going to the U.S. for meetings with clients, as well as to vacation at one or more of America’s famous destinations, such as the Grand Canyon or Las Vegas. Bring your current passport to the interview, as well as old passports with prior international travel. Find more information HERE.

F-1, M-1 (students)

If you are a first-time or returning student you need to obtain a F-1 visa.  Students going to the U.S. should contact their school to obtain an original copy of the I-20.  In addition, travelers going for non-academic studies or vocational training, such as flight training, must obtain an M-1 visa and bring the I-20. Returning students should provide copies of your most recent school transcripts.  Applicants for both F-1 and M-1 visas must bring proof of payment of the SEVIS fee.  Your spouse and children under the age of 21 may accompany you on an F-2 or M-2 visa.  Find more information HERE.

J-1 (exchange visitors)

Some of you will go to the U.S. to conduct research, train or participate in a short-term exchange program.  This group includes academic scholars, au pairs, interns and trainees in certain fields.  You must obtain the form DS-2019 from the sponsoring institution or program as well as proof of SEVIS fee payment.  Research scholars should bring a copy of your detailed resume (curriculum vitae) in English, your research plan, and a copy of your advisor’s resume.  Find more information HERE.

For a complete list of all visa types, including C1/D (crew member on an airplane or ship), H-1B (temporary skilled worker) and P (athlete, artist, performer), please visit HERE for more information.

Qianzheng Laowang wants you to have a great trip to the United States.  Happy Holidays!