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NonimmigrantVisa FAQ

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Last Update: June 10, 1998

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The United States welcomes foreign visitors. We are pleased that morethan one
hundred thousand people from the PRC travel to the United Stateseach year for
business, visiting relatives, studying, or for other purposes.

This guide answers some of the most frequently asked questions aboutU.S.
visas. If you have other questions not answered here, you may contactthe
Embassy's informtion unit at 6532-3431.

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INTRODUCTION
PRC citizens traveling to the United States must have a valid U.S. visa.There
are two primary types of U.S. visas, immigrant and nonimmigrant.

Immigrant visas are issued to those who intend to reside permanentlyin the
United States ('green card' holders). Under U.S. law, immigrantvisas are
generally reserved for persons who are close relatives eitherof U. S.
citizens or of persons with
permanent resident status in the UnitedStates, or for people hired to work in
the U.S. at jobs in which it hasbeen determined that there are not enough
skilled Americans to perform.

EMBASSY BEIJING DOES NOT PROCESS IMMIGRANT VISAS. All immigrant visasare
processed at our Consulate in Guangzhou, reachable at (86)(20)888-8911.

Nonimmigrant visas are issued to those who intend to enter theUnited States
for a temporary stay and who intend to depart the UnitedStates at the end of
their stay. U.S. law establishes separate classificationsof nonimmigrant
visas for tourism,
business, temporary employment, study,transit, investment, training, and
other purposes.

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Quick Index

Where and when may I apply for a nonimmigrant visa tothe United States? How
much does it cost?

How long before I plan to travel should I apply for avisa?

How do you decide whether or not to issue a visa?

Is a denial under Section 214(b) permanent?

Do refused applicants have to wait three to six monthsbefore reapplying?

I presented all the documents I was told to bring, butmy application was
turned down anyway. What else should I bring?

Why are the visa interviews so short? I was refusedafter only a couple of
questions and the interviewer hardly looked at mydocuments?

I have heard that it is better to say that I am goingfor business than for
tourt's study plans.
Q18: If my visa application is denied, would it helpto have a high ranking
official or an American friend contact the interviewingofficer?
A: No. United States law assigns the responsibility for issuance orrefusal of
visas to consular officers overseas. They have the final sayon all visa
cases. Additionally, United States law is designed to insulatethe decisions
in visa cases from outside
influences. An applicant can influencea reversal of a prior denial only
through presentation of new convincingevidence of strong ties.
Q19: Should I use a travel agent or other advisorto help me apply?
A: The matter is a personal decision for you to make. However, in mostcases
it is not necessary for you to hire a travel agent to assist youwith your
application. Travel agents will often charge you to fill outforms which are
available free in our
office. They also charge large sumson the promise of enabling the traveler to
bypass the visa interview. However,all applications submitted by travel
agencies are given careful scrutinyand, when appropriate, applicants are
called in for interviews.
Further,our experience shows that many applicants are coached by
intermediariesto provide answers which are misleading. While the truthful
answer wouldnot have harmed the application, the discovery of a misleading
answer oftenputs the entire
application in doubt. If you have particular questionsabout our procedures,
we suggest you contact the Embassy's informtion unitat 6532-3431.
Q20: What can I do if I have a complaint about theapplication process or my
case?
A: All visa applicants are entitled to courteous, efficient, and
consistenttreatment. If you feel you were treated improperly during the
processingof your visa application, you should write to the Consul General
and describethe circumstances. Your
concerns will be investigated and corrective actiontaken where justified. Our
fax number is (011) (86) (10) 6532-3178.
Q21: What if I have other questions about applyingfor a U.S. visa?
If you have other questions not answered here, you may contact theEmbassy's
informtion unit at 6532-3431, or access theDepartment of State's Consular
Affairs Web Page.


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