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06-03-2008 02:02:24
美國簽證官： Thank you for taking part in our webchat. Since this is a public forum, please submit questions that are of general interest. If your question is about a specific case, or includes passport numbers, telephone numbers or other personal information, I won't be able to respond. Please also do not submit your questions more than once. Thank you!  
 感謝您參與我們的網談。由于這里是公共論壇，請您盡量就大家普遍關心的問題提問。如果您的問題有關具體個人申請，其中提供了個人護照號碼、電話號碼或其它個人信息，我將無法回答。另外請您不要多次提交相同的問題。謝謝！  
 
06-03-2008 02:03:24
Camille2: Dear Visa Officer, I am a graduate student in a U.S. university. My family was refused once for B2 visa application in Beijing this year. We would like to apply for B2 visa again, and I read from the embassy website that visa application are not restrained even if the person has been refused once. However, I found there is no openning slot in Beijing for second time applications such as this, not even for people who were refused once in February or March 2008. Could you please help us with this? We are just hoping for a chance of family reunion during summer holidays, after August my family would have to go back to work and wouldn't be able to come here... Could you please help with this? Or give us some suggestions? Many thanks! Sincerely, Camille 
美國簽證官： Summer is our busiest season and the demand for visas to the U.S. is especially great this summer. We can only provide appointments for a certain number of people, based on the size of our waiting rooms and the number of visa officers we have. First priority for appointments is for students and business travelers. People who have
already been refused a visa do have to wait longer, in order to give other people a chance to apply. Visas are usually valid for one year, so we always encourage people to apply as early as possible. You could check again with the visa call center to see if your family can get an appointment, as we will be able to open a limited number of new appointments in July and August. 
 
06-03-2008 02:05:33
aki: 簽證官您好! 如果已經獲得了美國非移民的公務活動簽證,但是因為這段時間我們單位工作很忙,我的上司要求我放棄這次去美國的文化交流演出活動.也就是說,我已經申請到的P類簽證沒有在有效期內使用的話,會影響我以后再次申請美國的簽證嗎?會不會下次申請簽證的時候被拒簽啊?謝謝!
美國簽證官： Answer: Whether or not you actually use a visa that you apply for is not important and will not have any impact on your future  2 applications. However, the visa officer might ask you why you did not use the visa. Your explanation is very reasonable.  
您是否實際使用過您申請的簽證并不重要，也不會對您將來的申請造成任何影響。但是，簽證官也許會問您為何沒有使用此簽證。您的解釋非常合理。 
 
06-03-2008 02:06:35
peter2: Dear officer, Thank you for your time to read my question. The school I have applied is required by law to document students finance of about $16,000 for one year .The question is that if I need supply more money for getting a visa and how much it is.By the way,I have got $8,000 for scholarship each year. Best wishes Violin
美國簽證官： The requirement for the visa is that the applicant must have all the money needed for their first year of study (according to the I20) at the time of the interview, and be able to show that they will have access to the money or a way to get the money that they need to complete the rest of the program.
 
06-03-2008 02:07:06
美國簽證官： Name: cathy2
> Timestamp: 05-22-2008 03:00:34
Question:
尊敬的簽證官您好，在這里我想向您請教一個問題，中國企業對美國的商務考察現在為什么很難辦理簽證，因為我和我的朋友準備前往美國考察一個項目，但在簽證的時候被拒絕了，我想問下您，我們是合格的中國公民，而且有充分的財力以及理由是過美國考察項目，在廣州領事館看都沒有看我們的資料就拒絕了我們，這是正常的么？我跟我的朋友都是中國的企業法人及總經理，難道我們會放棄我們在中國的生意和家人以及家產到美國偷渡么？我們也有美國邀請方的邀請涵以及安排好的時間，我覺得這樣對我們去美國考察項目投資的中國企業不公平，因為我們是過去考察投資，是為美國政府交稅，我也希望你們能夠了解和明白我們的心情．謝謝您，打擾到您很抱歉． > 
 
> Dear visa officer: I have a question for you. Why business visas for Chinese enterprises to conduct business investigation are so difficult to get? My friend and I planned to conduct business visit in the US but our applications were rejected. We are lawful Chinese citizens; we have adequate financial resources to undertake the trip and legitimate reason to travel to the US. However, the consulate in Guangzhou rejected our applications without even taking a look at our materials. It that normal? My friend and I are legal persons and general managers. Will we abandon our business and families in China and illegally stay in the US? We have invitation letters from the US inviter and itinerary. I think it is unfair to Chinese enterprise since we need to conduct business investigation and invest there and pay taxes to the US government. I hope that you can understand our feeling. Thank you and sorry to bother you.
 
06-03-2008 02:07:32  3
美國簽證官： ANSWER: I understand that it can be very frustrating for legitimate travelers to be refused a visa. The problem is that we see many applicants who are not legitimate travelers going to the U.S. for “business investigations.” Sometimes, these applicants are not employed where they say they are, or their invitation letters are fraudulent. If you feel that you are qualified for a visa under U.S. immigration law, you are welcome to reapply for a visa.
我可以理解對于合法的旅行者被拒簽是讓人感到非常沮喪的。問題是我們見過太多不合法的去美國作“商務考察”的申請人。有時，這些申請人不是他們所說的單位的職員，或者他們的邀請信是假的。如果您覺得根據美國移民法您是符合簽證要求的，我們歡迎您重新申請。 
 
06-03-2008 02:08:35
Chunjie: I work in ShenZhen,but my home in HeNan province. Can I get the VISA in GuangZhou Embassy?
美國簽證官： We always recommend that people apply for a visa in the place where they regularly work and live, but where you apply is your decision. 
 
06-03-2008 02:09:07
美國簽證官： Name: 20064074xxx > Timestamp: 05-22-2008 06:01:49 > Question:
簽證官：您好！我是一名大二的學生，今年七月放暑假，我很有幸得到一對美國夫婦的幫助，去美國的一家醫院實習兩個月，我想這對我來說是一次很好的學習與交流的機會，期滿后我將于八月末回國參加新學期的報到。請問我在提供了這家醫院的邀請書和大學的返校證明外，還需要提交什么相關證明，或者還有什么要注意的呢？那么像我這種情況的簽證通過率高嗎？還是根本沒有機會？謝謝！ > > Hi officer: I am a sophomore student and I will have my summer vacation in this July. I am so lucky that I got help from a couple from the US to be an intern in a hospital in the US. It is a great opportunity for me to learn more. After that I will return to my university to start the new semester. What else do I need to provide except invitation letter from the hospital and certificate from my university? Is the issuance rate for people like me high? Or I do not have a chance at all? Thanks!
 
06-03-2008 02:09:38
美國簽證官： Answer: I am not sure I completely understand your situation. In order to do an “internship” in a U.S. hospital, you would have to go through a specific program that was authorized to run such a program and apply for the correct type of visa. Rules on non-U.S. citizens and students who want to learn more about hospitals are very strict. You can find the relevant section of U.S. immigration law that relates to medical students coming to the U.S. on the internet. I suggest you fully investigate the law before you apply. The hospital should be able to help you with that if they are running a legitimate program.
我不是很確定是否完全了解您的情況。去美國醫院做“實習生”，您應該通過一個經過授權 4 可以運作此種項目的程序，然后申請正確種類的簽證。對于非美國公民及學生想學習更多醫院的知識，規章是非常嚴格的。您可以在互聯網上找到美國移民法中與醫學專業學生赴美的相關條款。我建議您在申請之前對這個法律做充分的調研。如果醫院運作的是合法的項目，他們應該可以在這方面給您幫助。 
 
06-03-2008 02:10:30
kposh2: Dear Sir or Madam, I want to apply for J1 vise.I wonder that the expiry date of my passport is Feb.2008, but the expiry date of my DS2019 form is Aug.2009. Should I change my passport for J1 visa?
美國簽證官： It sounds like your passport has already expired. Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the time that you plan to enter the U.S or you will not be allowed to enter the country and will turned around at the airport. If your passport expired while you were in the U.S, you could apply for another one at the Chinese Consulate in the U.S. It would not matter that your visa was in your old passport, or that your visa expired, as long you keep the passport with the visa in it and of course, as long as you are still in your J1 program and your DS2019 is still valid. 
 
06-03-2008 02:11:16
美國簽證官： > Name: Leason > Timestamp: 05-22-2008 12:42:16 > Question:
你好，我想問一下關于存款證明書想問一下有什么具體要求？哪些銀行好一些？匯豐銀行怎么樣？ > Hello. Do you have any specific requirements for bank certificate? Which banks do you think are better? What about HSBC: (Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation)? ANSWER: We have no requirements for bank statements and the name of the bank is not important to us. 我們對于銀行證明沒有要求。銀行的名稱對我們不重要。
 
06-03-2008 02:12:16
sightview: I am a student who want to get an F-1 visa. My parents applied the immigrant visa on behalf of me 9 years ago when i was only 9 years old and i had no idea about it then. Now i have already been refused to get the F-1 visa and the visa officer didn't give me any chance to explain it.Actually i just want to study in the United States, not immigration. I have withdraw my immigrant visa and someone in the United States want to garentee that I will come my China after my graduation. Is that enough? What shall he do? Any certificates? or just write a letter with his signature? Thanks!
美國簽證官： Someone else cannot guarantee that you will return to China; however, if someone wants to write a letter to support you that is fine (it should be in English). You need to explain to the visa officer why your parents applied for the immigrant visa, and when and why you withdrew your immigrant visa application. Also, you should explain where your parents are now, and what they are doing. You need to convince the visa officer that you do not plan to immigrate to the U.S. This will be harder for you than for other people, since your parents clearly wanted you to immigrate at some point. However, we understand that circumstances can change. You should be ready to explain this clearly and quickly at your next interview.   
 
06-03-2008 02:13:51
美國簽證官： > Name: jack2 > Timestamp: 05-22-2008 20:50:33 >
Question: 想問一下 我要是先簽F1 簽證 如果沒簽過的話? 可以在一個月內再去簽J1簽證嗎? > I want to apply for an F-1 visa first. If I don't pass the interview, can I apply for a J-1 within a month? ANSWER: If you have been refused a visa before, there is generally a longer wait to get another appointment, however, students do have priority for visa appointments and can request an expedited appointment. To request an expedited appointment, follow the instructions on our website. 如果您曾經被拒簽過，一般來說您的再次預約時間會等得稍長。但是，學生在簽證預約方面的確是有優先權的，而且可以申請加急面談。申請加急預約，請按照我們網站上的說明申請。
 
06-03-2008 02:14:42
June2: Hello,this question is kind of emergency. I am studying in a College now, and I will back to China in June, and i also have to renew my VISA in this summer. My visa has expired for 6 months. Is the grade report must submitted? Do you have any requirement of the grade? what about if i took 4 courses,grades are: one A, one B, two C? what could happened in this situation? Could you give me some suggestion?
美國簽證官： Yes, when you renew your visa, you must also submit your transcripts for all the time that you were in the U.S. studying. The visa officer needs to verify that you are still a full-time student.
 
06-03-2008 02:15:32
美國簽證官： > Name: Nadia Lu
> Timestamp: 05-23-2008 13:25:07
> Question: 我父母已經退休,現定居于美國,我媽媽因為身體原因,不能長途旅行,我們已經 5年沒有見面...
> 今天(5月 23日)我和我太太申請 B2被拒簽了,我很不理解...
> 我 97年曾經持 B1前往美國,并按時回國,過去幾年,我去過英國,德國,日本,都如期回國...
> 我在中國有相當體面的工作和不菲的收入...
> 我太太擁有自己的企業...
> 我們在中國擁有價值超過 300萬的房產和汽車和存款...
> 我們可愛的女兒因為上學,需要留在國內...
> 我想不明白,為什么我們會被拒簽???
> 僅僅因為我姐姐曾經為我申請美國移民嗎???
> 按照目前的排期,我的移民需要等上 5年!!!
> 難道這意味著:在未來的 5年,我沒有機會見到已經分別 5年的老母親嗎???
> 我在中國擁有更多的機會和上升空間,我為什么要持 B2簽證在美國逾期逗留???
> 如果 5年后才讓我踏上美國土地,卻不能見到母親的話,我是不會去的!!!
> My parents are all retired and they reside in the US. My mother cannot stand long distant travel because of her health condition. We have not met  6 with each other for 5 years! My wife and I applied for B2 visas today (May 23) and got rejected and I do not understand why. I traveled to the US in 1997 with a B-1 visa and I returned to China on time. I also traveled to other countries like Britain, Japan, Germany, etc and came back. I have a decent job with high income, my wife has her own enterprise, we have house, car and savings which exceed 3,000,000RMB. Our adorable daughter needs to stay in China because of her education. Why our applications were rejected? Is it only because my sister filed an immigration petition for me for which I have to wait for 5 years? Does that mean I will not be able to see my aged mother in 5 years? I have more opportunities in China, why do I stay in the US illegally with a B-2 visa? If I have to wait for 5 years to land on the US but cannot see my mother at that time, I will not go!!!
 
06-03-2008 02:16:09
美國簽證官： ANSWER: According to U.S. immigration law, the visa officer cannot issue a visa to someone who is an intending immigrant. Since your sister has already filed an immigrant petition for you, it is very difficult to prove that you are not an intending immigrant. Legally, the visa officer can issue you a B2 (nonimmigrant visa) only if he or she is satisfied that you do not intend to immigrate to the U.S. and abandon your residence abroad. If you feel you can satisfy this requirement, you are welcome to reapply. Based on the situation you describe above, it sounds like you could meet the requirements, but only the visa officer who interviews you can determine whether or not you are qualified for a visa.
根據美國移民法，簽證官不能夠為有移民傾向的人簽發簽證。既然您的姐姐已經為您申請了移民簽證，那您就很難證明您不是有移民傾向的人。就法律上來說，簽證官只有在他/她完全相信您不打算移民美國也不打算放棄自己在美國以外居住的時候才能給您簽發B2簽證（非移民簽證）。如果您覺得您能滿足這個條件，我們歡迎您重新申請。根據您上面的描述，聽起來您可以達到這些要求，但必須是給您做面談的官員才能決定您是否符有資格得到簽證。
 
06-03-2008 02:17:49
Bruce2: Hi, I have an actual question about my visas. I plan to US as a visiting scholar in a university in Nov. 1, 2008 (I think it needs a J-1 visa). But before my visiting, I have to attend a conference held in Honolulu, Oct. 12~18 (I think it needs a B-1 visa) and will to return to China right after the conference. So, since my two entrances to US are quite close, how could I apply for my visas? May I apply for two visas in a single interview? What can I do then? Thanks a lot and looking forward to your helpful reply.
美國簽證官： This is a very good question. You could apply for the two visas at the same time, but, you can only apply for the J1 visa 120 days before your program starts. Also, you need to have your DS2019 before you can apply for the J visa. We always recommend that people apply for the visa as early as possible. It might be safer to apply for the B visa as soon as possible. You could always make another appointment to get the J1 visa after you get the B visa, even if you have not yet traveled on the B visa. People  7 going to the U.S. on J and F visa have priority for visa appointments. Keep in mind that it could take a month or more to process your visas. 
 
06-03-2008 02:18:45
美國簽證官： Name: freudyang
> Timestamp: 05-24-2008 03:01:39
> Question: 你好 我的護照是"中華民國 臺灣"護照,我目前在北京居住,我打算 2009年暑假帶兒子到美國游玩,本來打算最近提出簽證申請,但是看到貴網站的資訊,好像在北京簽到的簽證都是一年多次(臺灣大部分是五年多次),所以就不知是否應該按預定最近申請,擔心如果是拿到一年多次的話,在明年還沒出發前,簽證就過期了!是否可告知可簽到簽證年限,以及最合適的提出時間? 謝謝!! freud yang > 
 
> Hi. I am holding a Republic of China passport and I'm currently living in Beijing. I plan to take my son to have sightseeing in the US in 2009. I want to apply for a visa but I learned from your website that most of the visas are only valid for one year. (In Taiwan, visas are valid for five years with multiple entries). I do not know whether or not I should apply recently. If I only get a one-year visa, that visa will be expired before my date of departure in 2009. Please let me know the validity of a visa and most appropriate time for me to apply. Thank you. > 
 
Answer: This is correct, visas for residents of the PRC are limited to 12 months. This is based on agreements between governments and cannot be changed by the visa officer. We suggest you apply a few months before you plan to travel. 您說的情況是正確的。中華人民共和國居民的簽證有效期是 12個月。這是基于兩國政府之間的協議制定的，簽證官員無法改變。我建議您在計劃旅行之前頭幾個月申請。
 
06-03-2008 02:19:34
Bruce2: Hi! I am a F1 student in America and I will go home this summer. I just finished the ESLI(English as Second Language International) program in my university, and I will be a freshman when I back from China in September. The case is I need to renew my Visa. The first thing I want to ask is I changed my major before I go to University, so my major is different from the major that appeared on the I-20 now, is that Ok? The second is I plan to use the drop-off service to renew my Visa, the grade I have is the ESLI's grade but not Univertsity's grade, and the grade is not the kind of official transcript, I want to know if it is acceptable. The third is if I will not use the drop-off service, I want to do the interview, need I prepare the Proof of Finances as before? Thank you very much.
美國簽證官： Whether or not you use the drop-off service or come for the interview is up to you, but from what you describe, it sounds like it might be hard for the visa officer to understand your situation without talking directly to you. It would be better if you could show an official transcript, but if you cannot, perhaps you could ask your ESL program for a letter explaining  8 why you do not have an official transcript. If you changed your major, you should get a new I20, please ask your school for advice. You can bring both the old and new I20s to the interview. The officer will probably not ask for your proof of finances, but it cannot hurt to bring them. 
 
06-03-2008 02:20:22
chenshifei: Why is visa checking process taking so long right now? My wife has to delay her flight twice to wait for her visa. Thanks.
美國簽證官： Summer is our busiest period. Special processing could be taking longer because there are many, many students from all over the world applying for visas that need special processing and this can slow down the process. If your wife has been waiting for more than two months, I suggest she send a fax with her information to the embassy or consulate where she applied. There could be a problem with her application, for example a missing document.
 
06-03-2008 02:20:49
Ireland sky: I'm Mr.Yu Liang ,the organzier of China Pavilion for a trade show (July 15-17) in USA. My chinese exhibitors are going to have a visa-interview by the end June, but they are informed that the nearst interview should be on 20.July after the show. the questions are: 1, When should the exhibitors apply for a visa interview, 1 month before the show ? 2,do the exhibitors have any chance obtaining the early interview time, if they can't get the visa interview on time?
美國簽證官： Summer is our busiest season and the wait for visa appointments can be longer than we would like. We always recommend that people apply for a visa as far in advance as possible. Business travelers can apply for an expedited appointment, but such appointments are not guaranteed. Please follow the instructions on our website for requesting an expedited appointment. 
 
06-03-2008 02:21:39
美國簽證官： > Name: zhengdeming > Timestamp: 05-24-2008
09:09:33 > Question: 我們是 60以上的中國退休老人，在美國有親侄子，侄女，也有堂姐弟，多年未見，很想念，同時也想到美國旅游，在有生之年，增長知識，開闊眼界。在美國逗留大約一個月。不知是否可以？ > > We are in our 60s and we have niece, nephew and cousins in the US. We have not met for many years and we missed each other very much. We want to have sightseeing in the US and stay there about a month. Is that OK? > Answer: This is a perfectly reasonable reason for applying for a visa. In order to qualify for the visa, you must show the visa officer that you have strong ties to your home in China and that you do not plan to immigrate to the U.S.
這是申請簽證的一個極為合理的理由。為了符合得到簽證的條件，您必須向簽證官證明您在中國的家有非常強的約束力，您不打算移民到美國。 
 
06-03-2008 02:22:01  9
美國簽證官： > Name: Maggie2
> Timestamp: 05-27-2008 02:58:27
> Question: 我是一名高中生，畢業后想去美國深造>由于英語不是很好IELTS 5.0，現在拿到的 OFFER 是語言學校和大學的雙錄取 > 在 5月 22日被拒簽，下次簽證排到了 7月 7日，由于我的 I-20上寫的是 6月 23日開學，面談時間趕不及開學，因此申請了加急面談，得到批準的幾率大嗎？` > 
 
> I am a senior high student. I want to pursue further study in the US. I was rejected on May 22 and my next application is scheduled on July 7. However, my I-20 indicates school stars on June 23rd and the appointment is too late for me. I therefore requested an early appointment. Do you think I can get an early interview?
 
06-03-2008 02:22:18
美國簽證官： Answer: Students are always allowed to request an early, or expedited, appointment and we do our best to make sure that they can have an interview before their studies begin. However, summer is a very busy time and students who have already been refused may have to wait a bit longer for an appointment. To request an expedited appointment, please follow the instructions on the website for the Embassy or consulate where you live.
學生們一直都可以申請提前或加急預約。我們盡全力確保他們在開學之前面談。但是，夏天是非常忙碌的一段時間，已經被拒簽的學生再次預約等待時間可能稍長。申請加急預約，請遵循使館或您居住領區的領館網站上的要求。 
 
06-03-2008 02:22:46
美國簽證官： Name: 快樂王子
> Timestamp: 05-27-2008 05:54:38
> Question: 你好！我的妻子現在在美國皇家加勒比郵輪公司工作。她將于 6月 14日回國，她想預約6月 16日簽證并讓我代她預約簽證時間。我想知道我應該什么提前幾天預約好，另外，我想請教，她去年是從澳大利亞登船，所以在澳大利亞大使館簽過境簽證.這次她去美國登船，是否只需簽 D 證而不需簽美國的 C1證了呢？謝謝！ > 
 
> Hi. My wife works for Royal Caribbean International. She will come back to China on June 14 and she wants to have an interview on June 16. What is the best time for me to make appointment for her? Last year, she boarded on ship from Australia so she got a transit visa from Australian Embassy. This time she will board on ship in the US. Does she only need a D visa? Does she need a C-1 visa? 
 
06-03-2008 02:22:53
美國簽證官： Answer: You should make the appointment immediately. Summer is a very busy time and it is best to apply as early as possible. Royal Caribbean should advise your wife what kind of visa she  10 needs, it depends on where she boards the ship and whether or not she will get off the ship in the U.S., etc.
您應該馬上預約。夏季是高峰期，最好是盡可能早的申請。美國皇家加勒比郵輪公司應該告訴您的妻子她需要何種簽證，這取決于她在哪兒上船還有她是否會在美國下船， 等等。 
 
06-03-2008 02:23:20
美國簽證官： Name: angelayan
> Timestamp: 05-27-2008 13:37:04
> Question: 簽證官，您好！
> 根據使館網站公告，”自 2007年 5月 1日起, 未滿 14周歲或已滿 80周歲的申請人可通過代傳遞服務遞交簽證申請”并指出”14周歲以下的孩子申請非移民簽證時不必親自到使館來遞交申請。如果父母中至少有一人持有效的美國非移民簽證，此年齡段的孩子可以通過免面談代傳遞服務申請簽證；如果 14周歲以下孩子的父母或父母中的一人也需要申請簽證，那么可以由父母（或父母中的一人）在前來面談時同時攜帶孩子的簽證申請材料替孩子一起申請?！?nbsp;但以上公告沒有列明父母持有效簽證進入美國、目前合法居留在美，但簽證已經過期（畢竟簽證有效期只有１年）的孩子是否也可以使用此服務。 
> 以本人為例， ２００６年合法進入美國，目前以F１身份在美讀書，但簽證已于２００７年１月過期，本人持有有效的I２０和護照。我的兒子目前３歲半。我可否使用免面談代傳遞服務為其申請赴美簽證？
> 多謝
> Your website says: “Effective May 1, 2007, applicants under 14 or over 80 years of age who would normally apply in Beijing can courier their nonimmigrant visa applications to the visa unit through China CITIC Bank, without the need to apply in person.
> Children under 14 are not required to come to the U.S. Embassy to apply for a nonimmigrant visa. If at least one parent holds a valid U.S. nonimmigrant visa, a child may apply through the courier service. If a parent or parents are applying for a visa at the same time as a child under 14, the parent(s) may bring in the child's application at the time of their interview and apply on the child's behalf.” 
> However, it does not clearly say whether or not children of those who entered the US with valid visas and legally stay in the US with expired visas can use this drop off service.
> Like me, I entered the US in 2006. I currently study in the US with my F-1 status. My visa expired in January of 2007 but I am holding valid passport and I-20. My son is three and half years old. Can I submit my son’s application through CITIC Bank?
 
06-03-2008 02:23:37
美國簽證官： Answer: Yes, your son can use the drop-off service because he is under 14. He is not required to have an interview or have his fingerprints taken. Make sure to include a copy of your visa, his birth certificate, his endorsed I-20, and copies of your transcripts so that the visa officer knows you are still in student status.
是的，您兒子可以使用免面談代傳遞業務，因為他 14歲以下。他不需要面談也不需要按指紋。請確保在他的申請文件中包括您的簽證復印件、他的出生證明、他的 I-20和您的成績單復印件，以便使簽證官知道您仍然持學生身份。
 
06-03-2008 02:24:54
wang10: Dear Sonia, I am a single mother and divorced on Sep. 2003, My son is 10 years old, came to U.S.A. with me on May 2000 and went back to China on May 2001 because of my broken marriage. He has been raised by my parents since 2001.I currently hold a H-1 visa, my son's father got green card on Sep. 2005 and he didn't file any immigrant petition for his son these three years. I am trying to apply a H-4 visa for my son. Is it easy to get refused for this case? 
 
Thank you very much. Sincerely yours, Wei Tan 
美國簽證官： As long as your son is under 18, and you have a valid H1 petition, your son is entitled to an H4 visa and there is no reason why he should be refused a visa if you entered the U.S. legally and you are currently in the U.S. legally. However, since he has not lived with you since 2001, you must be able to show the visa officer that he is your son. You should prepare his birth certificate, the passports that you and your son traveled on when you went to the U.S in 2000, copies of correspondence between you and him,
evidence that you support him, etc.
 
06-03-2008 02:25:37
Tina2: Hello; I'm studying in Weston Oregon University of USA. I'm going back to China in summer break. My visa will be expired at Nov 29th,2008. I would like to renew it during my summer break in China. Because I would like to visit my fiance in TaiWan during Christmas 2008, then go back to USA. Is that ok to renew your visa even the visa hasn't expired yet. thanks~ 
美國簽證官： Yes, you can renew it even though it has not expired. You should be able to use our drop off service, but you might want to include a letter that explains why you are renewing the visa early. Returning students should always have copies of their transcripts when applying to renew their visas.   
 
06-03-2008 02:26:07
Ruojia: Form DS 157 asks if the applicant has made specific travel arrangement. Is it a good idea to purchase flight ticket before an applicant was approved for his/her B2 visa?
美國簽證官： No. You should never purchase an airplane ticket before receiving your visa. We always encourage people to apply for the visa as far in advance as possible, so you will still have time to purchase an airplane ticket. You should, however, have some plan for where you are going and where you will stay in the U.S. before your interview. 
 
06-03-2008 02:27:00
美國簽證官： Name: helen988
> Timestamp: 05-28-2008 19:42:35
> Question: 您好，如果有美國朋友贊助，今年 9月份去阿拉斯加玩兩個禮拜，美國朋友那邊要準備什么資料；對邀請函有什么要求；是否需要提供什么有經濟能力支付我在美國開銷的證明；這些證明要哪里開出來；而且我自己本身沒什么錢，工作也是在私人小企業，不穩定，每月的收入也不高，家里也不是條件很好的。這樣的情況，能有機會獲簽嗎； 期待您的回復，謝謝 > 
> Hi officer. If an American friend wants to sponsor me to have sightseeing in Alaska in this September, what documents does he need to prepare? Do you have any requirements for the invitation letter? Does he need to provide any certificate to prove that he can cover my expenditure? Where he can get these certificates? I myself do not have that much money or a stable job. My salary is not high. Do you think I can get a visa? Thank you. > 
Answer: Under U.S. immigration law, an American citizen cannot “sponsor” someone to visit the U.S. An applicant must qualify for the visa herself by showing that she has strong ties her home and that she does not intend to immigrate to the U.S. 根據美國移民法，美國公民不能“贊助”別人訪問美國。申請人自己必須證明自己在其國家有強固的約束力而且不打算移民美國來獲取簽證的資格。
 
06-03-2008 02:27:35
Franky2: I already finished my first year of master, still have another year, and I'm now back to China to see my parents, my visa will be expired until July 11st, but I will go back to the U.S on July 3rd, so do I need to apply for visa again in case I might want to come back next year? Thanks! 
美國簽證官： You can still use your current visa to enter the U.S., as long as you enter before the date that the visa expires. It is up to you whether or not you want to apply for another visa now, or next time you return from the U.S. Just keep in mind that it can take about one month to process a student visa, so you should apply when you have plenty of time to wait for the visa processing. 
 
06-03-2008 02:28:30  13
sunnyqi: Hello!My husband and me are both worked for the banks.He's in Bank of China, and I worked for a Swedish bank. We'd like to apply a tourist visa to the US to pay visit to our relatives in the US.But we heard in recently for those who worked for financial institutions will definitely get the refusal. My husband has a colleague got three times refusal for this reason. Could you please suggest us how could we got the visa in this circumstance? Is this the side effection of sub-prime crisis? Thanks a lot! 
美國簽證官： I can assure you that there is no policy to refuse visas for people who work for financial institutions. I do not know why there is such a rumor right now, but it is certainly not based in reality. Visa policy is determined by the Immigration and Nationality Act and is not related to the economy
 
06-03-2008 02:28:55
Kendrew: what should i do if i lost my I-20 form?can i get another one?
美國簽證官： You must ask your school to supply you with a new I20. We cannot issue you a visa without one.
 
06-03-2008 02:29:21
美國簽證官： Name: mxh
> Timestamp: 05-29-2008 21:58:40
> Question: 您好！我的護照是 2009 年 9月到期，我今年 8月要去美國讀 5年的 phd項目，請問我的護照期限會影響我的簽證通過嗎？謝謝
> My passport will expire in this September. I will go to the US pursue my PHD which lasts 5 years. Will my soon-expired passport have any negative impact on my application? 
 
ANSWER: No. A visa only gives you permission to apply for entry to the U.S. at a port of entry (like an airport). The immigration officer at the border will determine how long you can stay in the U.S. For a student, that amount of time is called “duration of status.” That means, you can stay as long as your are a full-time student.
不會。簽證只是給予您許可在入境口岸（如機場）去申請進入美國。在邊境的移民官員決定您在美國可以停留多久。就學生而言，此段時間叫做“身份有效期”。也就是說您只要還是全日制學生，您就可以停留在境內。 
 
06-03-2008 02:29:44
美國簽證官： > Name: kasumi2
> Timestamp: 05-30-2008 04:03:10
> Question: 您好！請問去美國使館上海辦事處取指紋，需要準備哪些材料？ 我們申請的是 B1證。 > 非常感謝！
> Hi. We need to have our fingerprints done in the Consulate General in Shanghai. What materials should we prepare? We want to apply for B1 visas. Thank you so much. > 
 
ANSWER: Please look at our website for details on how to prepare for the  14 visa interview. This page might be useful for you - http://shanghaich.usembassy-china.org.cn/how_to_apply.html 
 
請瀏覽我們的網站上有關如何準備面談的內容。這個頁面上的內容可能會對您有所幫助。http://shanghai-ch.usembassy-china.org.cn/how_to_apply.html。
 
06-03-2008 02:30:58
weiwei2: Urgent: My F-1 visa(1 year duration, M entries) will expire in Sep, 2008. Last year, due to the admistrative process, when I received my visa, I had missed the starting date of my graduate program. The same school deferred my scholarship and this year, I plan to go in Aug.  (1)Do I need a new visa application or fingerprint process or what? When I enter, do I need to show documents other than the visa and the new I-20? Do I need to show emails of last year saying they would defer my admission?  (2) If I come back in Sep 20th, after the expiration of my current F-1 visa (which will expire on Sep 04th)for some personal things, when I come back to the university in America, I need to apply for a new visa, right? but at that time, I will not be able to have my transcript, will that be a deficiency for my visa application? Thank you very much for your reply. Yours
美國簽證官： If your visa is still valid, you can use it to enter the U.S. with your new I20 and you do not need to apply for a new one. If I understand correctly, however, you already know that you need to come back to China in September. If that is the case, it sounds like it would be better for you to apply for a new visa now, while you still have time for any
administrative processing. If you come in September for a short visit, your return could be delayed for visa processing. 
 
06-03-2008 02:31:52
cui xin: My visa has been washed by washing machine, the letters are very clear but my photo looks a little white, what can I do?
美國簽證官： Response: I suggest you fax a copy of your visa to the Embassy or Consulate that issued it and ask about the appropriate procedure. They may be able to issue you another one, but you would need to return the current one to be cancelled.
 
06-03-2008 02:32:57
美國簽證官： > Name: Jihou
> Timestamp: 05-31-2008 05:47:46
> Question: 簽證官您好：我是中國人，單親母親?，F在泰國工作已 4年多了。小孩也在泰國念書。在國內有房，有一些存款，現在想帶小孩一起去美國游玩，請問我是回中國簽證還是在泰國簽比較好？我需要準備那些材料？尤其，如果在泰國。？謝謝
> Hello officer: I am a Chinese citizen and a single mother. I have been working in Thailand for 4 years. My child studies in Thailand. I have a house and savings in China. My child and I want to visit the US. Should we apply for  15 visas here in Thailand or China? What documents should we prepare for interview especially in Thailand? Thank you.
 
06-03-2008 02:33:17
美國簽證官： Answer: It is often more difficult for people who do not live in their home country to qualify for a visa to the U.S. This is because in order to qualify for a visa, you must show that you have a residence abroad that you do not intend to abandon and that you have strong social and economic ties to your home. This is harder when you live in one place, but have a “home” somewhere else. We usually recommend that people apply for a visa where they work and live, but where you apply is your decision. I suggest you look at the U.S. Embassy website for Thailand and China. The documents you prepare should help show the visa officer you do not intend to immigrate to the U.S.
對于那些不居住在他們祖國的人來說符合赴美簽證的條件時常會比較困難。這是因為為了有資格拿到簽證，您必須證明您在海外有不打算放棄的居住地而且您在家中有牢固的社會、經濟約束力。當您居住在一個地方，而您在另一個地方有一個“家”時，就比較困難了。我們通常建議人們在他們工作和生活的地方申請，但是在哪里申請是您的決定。我建議您瀏覽美國駐華使館及駐泰使館的網站。您準備的文件應該要能幫您向簽證官顯示出您沒有移民美國的打算。
 
06-03-2008 02:33:38
美國簽證官： Name: Billy Du > Timestamp: 05-31-2008 20:45:44 >
Question: 在哪里能夠下載 DS-156表格的中文版? 謝謝!!! > Where can we download Chinese DS-156 form? Answer: There is no Chinese DS-156 form.
The sample of a complete electronic DS-156 can be found here: http://chinese.usembassy-china.org.cn/uploads/images/CmiPuFzioexDqn9AXC4Dw/Sample--completed_DS-156.pdf DS-156表格沒有中文版本。填寫完畢的電子DS-156表的樣本請見這里：http://chinese.usembassychina.org.cn/uploads/images/CmiPu-FzioexDqn9AXC4Dw/Sample--completed_DS-156.pdf 
 
06-03-2008 02:34:42
wpliu: Dear Sonia, I applied a visa to US for astrophysics symposium followed by a visit to a reserch institue, which will take a duration from July 26 to August 5. I got the B1/B2 visa last week, but the expiration date on the visa is July 29. How can I make a extenstion of expiration date in order to finish all my activities? Is it possible for me to just go to US and make extension then? You know, I fixed all the programs, send registration fees, and booked the tickets and hotels, so I rellay would like to keep the original schedule. With best regards, Weiping Liu in Beijing
美國簽證官： The visa only gives you permission to apply for entry at the port of entry (like an airport). It does not determine how long you can stay in the U.S. The immigration officer at the border will tell you how long you can stay when you enter the country. As long as your visa is still valid on the day you enter the U.S., you should not have any problems.  
 
06-03-2008 02:35:25
美國簽證官： Name: liyuan > Timestamp: 06-01-2008 01:28:04 >
Question: 我的妹妹在美國，有工作，而且也已經買了房子，她們邀請我們去美國旅游探親，因我公司正值開工期間，工作較忙，而老公因公曾在美國住過一段時間，因此我們就不陪父母去了，反應那邊有妹妹和妹夫照顧，而我女兒剛 10歲，一直由我父母帶，考慮到正好她也放假，因此我們決定讓她也跟著姥爺、姥姥一起去美國開開眼界。但是我的父母上周帶我的女兒去面簽時，簽證官只給我父母簽了，沒給孩子簽，說兒童必須父母領著去簽，那么由我老公領著去簽可以嗎，還是由我領著去簽更好？請給與回答。謝謝！如果我或老公帶著孩子去簽，獲得批準后，因工作太忙，能否由我父母帶著孩子去美國，而我們倆個不去。入境時會有問題嗎？謝謝回答。 > > My sister lives in the US. She has a job there and bought a house. Her family invites us to visit them. I am too busy with my job and my husband went to the US before so we won’t go this time. My daughter is only 10 years old and she has been living with my parents all the time. We want her to visit the US with my parents in this summer vacation. Last week they applied for their visas together but only my parents got visas. Visa officer said children must be taken by their parents to apply for visas. Can my husband take her to the embassy? Or it is better that I take her to your office? If my child gets a visa, can she go with my parents without my husband and I? Will they have difficulties at the port of entry? Thank you for your answer.
 
06-03-2008 02:35:38
美國簽證官： Answer: If your husband has traveled to the U.S. before, it would be best if he applied for your daughter (she does not have to come to the Embassy for the interview). He should submit his passport with his old U.S. visa in it, as well as any other passports he has. It would also help the visa officer to see your passports. There is no problem with your daughter traveling to the U.S. with her grandparents; the problem is that in general, the visa officer needs to know that a child’s parents are qualified for a visa before issuing a visa to the child. 如果您丈夫曾經去過美國，那么最好他為您女兒申請（您女兒無須來使館面談）。他應該提交他的含有舊的美國簽證的護照以及他的其他護照。簽證官看到您的護照也會有幫助。您女兒和您父母赴美旅行不會有問題，問題是通常來講，簽證官在給孩子簽發簽證之前需要知道孩子的父母是否符合簽證條件。 
 
06-03-2008 02:36:27
Victor Huang: Dear Sonia Urbom, I am a Chinese semiconductor engineer at Samsung Electronics in South Korea. I have been in Korea for almost four years (2-year master courses 2-year work experience). Recently I got admission from Yale MBA program, and had my visa interview at US Embassy in Seoul. However, my visa application was rejected because "the lack of strong tie in China and Korea". Could you please tell me what kind of "strong tie" are you looking for? I sincerely do NOT have any intention to stay in USA after getting my MBA degree, but I don't have any hard evidence  17 to prove my "strong tie" (whatever it means). I am reapplying in Beijing next month. Could you please give me some advice of how to show my "strong tie" in China to visa officer? Thank you.
美國簽證官： Dear Victor, I know that the term “strong ties” can be confusing. This just means that according to U.S. visa law, an applicant has to prove that they have social and economic “ties” to a home outside the U.S. that they do not intend to abandon. In other words, you have to show the visa officer that your life outside of the U.S. is such that you would not have any intention of staying illegally in the U.S. “Ties” can refer to family, friends, a career, property, etc. Sometimes it is harder for applicants to qualify for a visa when they are in a third country. Just because you were refused a visa in Seoul does not mean you are not qualified for a visa. Usually, in Beijing, people going to schools like Yale do not have any problems qualifying for a visa. 
 
06-03-2008 02:37:08
美國簽證官： > Name: Hui > Timestamp: 06-01-2008 01:43:33 >
Question: 我婆婆五月份約的面簽時間是 7月份，想提前去簽證，不知道有沒有什么渠道或者手續？需要另外交費或者根本就不能提前？謝謝您 > > My mother-in-law made an appointment in May but was scheduled to have her interview in July. She wants to apply for an early appointment. What are the procedures? Do we need to pay for extra fee or we cannot get an early appointment at all? Thank you. > 
 
06-03-2008 02:37:16
美國簽證官： Answer: Summer is a very busy time for U.S. visas. We can only grant expedited appointments for students, business travelers, or others with an urgent need to travel to the U.S. Please look at the website of the Embassy or Consulate where you live to see more information about requesting an expedited appointment. There is no fee for an early appointment.
夏季是美國簽證的高峰期。我們只能為學生、商務旅行者或其他急需旅行的人提供加急預約。有關申請加急預約的更詳細的信息，請瀏覽美國使館網站或您居住地的領館網站。加急預約不收費。
 
06-03-2008 02:37:48
phrases: I am a postgraduate student, I will take part in an annual meeting of scientific research this July in the US., my supervisor will support me for this trip and he will go with me and he had already get his visa. My question is shall I prepare any material about my supervisor's financial certification or something like that? 
美國簽證官： The most important thing is that you can explain to the visa officer who is supporting your trip and why. You are welcome to bring a letter from your supervisor and his financial information, but the visa officer probably will not ask for it.  
 
06-03-2008 02:38:13
clueless: i am a Filipino working in china. I have a residence permit and i would like to travel and tour to US to visit my relatives. can i apply here in guangzhou. and what are the guidelines i should follow.
美國簽證官： You are welcome to apply for a visa any where that you live and work, but it is often harder for someone living outside of their home country to qualify for a visa. Please see our website for more information on qualifying for a B1/2 visa. 
 
06-03-2008 02:38:51
美國簽證官： > Name: leo2 > Timestamp: 06-01-2008 20:41:55 >
Question: 尊敬的簽證官，您好，我想請問幾個個問題 > 我是 2004年 11月提交的親屬移民，今年我媽媽成為了美國公民，我的排期也就到了 2002年的 3月，還有幾年的時間要等，這期間我想請問，1.如果我想去美國就讀，申請留學簽證的時候會不會因為有移民傾向被拒簽？ > 2.如果我想去看我媽媽，能不能申請探親的短期簽證？ > Dear officer: I have some questions. > I filed immigration petition in November of 2004. My mother became an American citizen this year. I still have several years to wait. If I want to study in the US, will I be presumed to be an immigrant at the time of my F-1 application? If I want to visit my mother, can I apply for a tourist visa?
 
06-03-2008 02:39:03
美國簽證官： Answer: Only the visa officer who interviews you can determine whether or not you are qualified for a visa. You are right, the visa officer might consider you to be an intending immigrant and find you unqualified for a nonimmigrant visa since you have already applied for an immigrant visa. However, it depends on your whole situation. You are welcome to apply. The most important thing is to be truthful on your application and in your visa interview.
只有面談您的簽證官才能決定您是否符合簽證資格。您說的是對的，簽證官可能會因為您已經申請了移民簽證而認為您有移民傾向而不符合非移民簽證的條件。但是，這取決于您整體的情況。我們歡迎您申請。最重要的是在您的申請表上以及在面談時要誠實。 
 
06-03-2008 02:39:58
美國簽證官： > Name: 1262
> Timestamp: 05-23-2008 11:41:16
> Question: 尊敬的簽證官，您好，我申請的是美國商務簽證，是 4月 9號面試，被通知要進行背景調查，大約需要 1個月，但是現在還沒有任何結果，我想了解一下是什么原因，謝謝您!
> I applied for a business visa on April 9. I was told that my case needed additional administrative processing which normally takes a month. As of today, I have not yet received my visa. I want to know the reason. Thank you.  
 
06-03-2008 02:40:12
美國簽證官： Answer: Unfortunately, during the summer months, when many people are traveling to the U.S, administrative processing can take longer. However, it is possible that there is some problem with your application. Perhaps the Embassy is still waiting for some information from you. I suggest that you send a fax inquiring about your specific case to the Embassy or consulate where you applied. You should be able to find the fax number on our website.
很遺憾，夏季很多人都要赴美旅行，行政審理時間會稍長。但是也有可能是您的申請出了些問題。也許使館依然在等待您提供一些信息。我建議您就自己的個案給使館或您所申請的領館發份傳真詢問一下。您可以在我們的網站上找到傳真號碼。
 
06-03-2008 02:41:01
美國簽證官： name: John_Indiana
> Timestamp: 06-01-2008 22:41:47
> Question: 我 2006 年 7月第一次在上海簽證 F1, 今天回去后一定要在上海續簽？還是可以到北京續簽？ 家在山西。
> I applied for my F-1 visa in Shanghai for the first time in July of 2006. Do I always have to apply in Shanghai in the future? Can I apply in Beijing? My
home is in Shanxi. <BR. Answer: We always recommend that people apply for a visa in the place where they normally work and live.
我們一直推薦大家在他們通常工作和生活的領區申請。 
 
06-03-2008 02:45:27
chloebebe: Hi, offcier, I am green card holder and my husband is US citizen. My parents want to go to US to look after our children. Is it possible they can get one year travel visa? They are from Bj, and both 62 years old. 
美國簽證官： Keep in mind that a B1/2 visa is intended for short visits to the U.S. for business or tourism. Some visa officers do not consider taking care of grandchildren for one year to meet the requirements of a B1/2 visa. Your parents need to show that they do not intend to immigrate to the U.S. in order to qualify for the visa. If they do intend to immigrate to the U.S., you should consider applying for an immigrant visa for them. There is lots of information about immigrant visas on the website of our consulate in Guangzhou, which is where we process immigrant visas to the U.S. You can also get information at http://travel.state.gov.
 
06-03-2008 02:46:09
jinuliwei: i want to know if my adress was changed ,when the ambassy sends me the package for me,how can i get it.can i inform them and give them my new adress? thank you very much.
美國簽證官： This depends on where you applied for a visa. In Beijing, your passport would be returned through the China Post office in the visa service center, so you would need to contact them.  
 
06-03-2008 02:46:43
美國簽證官： Name: Holly2  Timestamp: 06-02-2008 02:28:07
Question: 有一所美國的學校邀請我的一個朋友及其太太參觀校園以及商討未來的合作發展。但是我朋友的太太是一名現役軍人，不知道赴美簽證上對現役軍人是否有什么限制？或者特別的審查？謝謝！ A university in the US invited a friend of mine and his wife to visit their campus and negotiate their future cooperation. His wife is currently serving in army. Do you have any limitations for active army on visa policies? Or any special processings? Thank you. 
ANSWER: No, we do not have any special requirements for people in the army.  不，我們對軍人沒有特殊要求。 
 
06-03-2008 02:49:15
美國簽證官： Name: woodywu Timestamp: 06-02-2008 06:05:35
Question: 我現在持有 B2多次往返簽證，在美期間，因為我太太持有 H1簽證，因此我申請了 H4簽證，移民局也給我 797表的收據，距今 3個月了，至今未收到 H4的簽證文件，我的B2簽證要到期了，我還想再去美國看望我的太太，請問我是否在中國重新申請 H4？或者我繼續申請我的B2簽證？ I have a B2 visa with multiple entries. When I was in the US, I applied for an H-4 visa because my wife is an H-1. DHS issued me I-797 form. However, three month passed, I have not yet received my H-4 document. My B-2 visa will expire soon. I want to visit my wife again. Do I apply for an H-4 or a B-2 visa?
 
06-03-2008 02:50:27
美國簽證官： Answer: It is extremely important that you do not stay illegally in the U.S. Your B2 visa was probably valid for one year, but that does not mean that you can stay in the U.S. for one year. Usually, you can stay in the U.S. only for six months, unless the immigration officer at the airport (or other port of entry) wrote in your passport that you can stay longer. Whether you apply for an H4 or B2 is up to you, but the H4 is valid for as long as your petition is valid and it is intended for people who are living in the U.S. The B2 visa is only for short-term tourists. What kind of visa you apply for depends on what you want to do in the U.S. and how long you want to stay there. I suggest you ask your wife's sponsor for assistance. If you cannot find out from the Department of Homeland Security whether or not your change of status to an H4 visa has been approved, you should leave the U.S. before you overstay the amount of time you were allowed to stay in the U.S. If you overstay, you will not be eligible for another visa.
不要在美國非法停留是極其重要的。您的B2簽證大概一年有效，但那并不代表您可以在美國停留一年。通常您只可以在美國停留六個月，除非在機場（或入境口岸）的移民局官員在您的護照里寫出您可以停留更長時間。申請 H4或者 B2取決于您自己，但是只要您批件有效，您的 H4就有效，而且它是為那些在美國居住的人制定的。B2簽證只是為了 21 短期旅游。您申請何種類型簽證取決于您想在美國做什么及您想在那兒停留多長時間。我建議您尋求您妻子的雇主的協助。如果您無法從國土安全部得知您改為 H4身份的申請是否已經獲批，您應該在允許在美停留期超期停留之前離開美國。如果您逾期停留，您將不會再得到簽證。 
 
06-03-2008 02:51:11
elaine2: Hello, I have question regarding the renewal of student visa. I'm currently a first MBA student in the US with F1 visa and will graduate in April 2009. My visa expires in June, and I'm thinking of going back to China to see my family either in the summer or during Christmas. Would there be differences in considerations for the visa renewal if I go back and apply in August or in December? Thank you very much. Elaine
美國簽證官： No, there should not be.
 
06-03-2008 02:52:36
wzy: What should I have before I make a visa appointment? Only a passport? My I-20 form is on the way now. Can I make a appointmen with my passort and the admission letter? Thanks a lot!
美國簽證官： You must have your I20 form before your visa interview. If the I20 form comes late, you can request an expedited appointment.
 
06-03-2008 02:53:05
美國簽證官： Name: summer2 
Timestamp: 06-02-2008 21:33:30
Question: 你好，我已經預約了 6月 6號的簽證，但是我的 I-20表要 6月 7號才到，我可以繼續簽證嗎？我需要準備什么證明嗎？
Hi. My appointment is on June 6 but my I-20 won't arrive until June 7. Can I have interview as scheduled? What certificates should I prepare?
 
06-03-2008 02:53:22
美國簽證官： Answer: You must have your I20 before you can come for your appointment. You should send a fax to the Embassy or consulate where you are applying and ask to have your appointment date changed. Please see our website for more information on what students should bring to the interview： http://chinese.usembassychina.org.cn/niv_student.html
您必須在面談之前拿到I-20表。您應該給使館或者您將提出申請的領館發傳真要求改變預約時間。請瀏覽我們的網站上有關學生面談所需文件的更多信息：http://chinese.usembassychina.org.cn/niv_student.html
 
06-03-2008 02:57:23
Freyja212: There are many students who want to get their visa in Beijing. But the number of interviews are limited. Is there any possibility that the  22 Embassy will arrange more interviews in June? I must have visa inerview before graduation from the University before July indeed. Thank you!
美國簽證官： Summer is always our busiest season and unfortunately, the wait for visa appointments is sometimes longer than we would like it to be. Students are always given priority for visa appointments. You can request an expedited appointment by following the directions on our website. Also, hopefully some new appointments will be available in Beijing in July and August.
 
06-03-2008 03:01:12
max2: Dear officer: my parents visited us in the US ten years ago. They stayed with us for two years. I am inviting them to come to visit us again. However, they no longer have the extension approvals from their last visit. What should they do? Also, do they have to have our original I-94 forms? We have been in the US for about 20 years now (we are naturalized citizens), and we couldn't find the forms. Please help. 
美國簽證官： In general, applicants should always bring copies of their old passports and visa extensions to the interview. You should try contacting the Department of Homeland Security to see if they can provide copies of your parents visa extensions. If not, you should write a letter, in English, explaining when your parents were in the U.S., when they got their extension, etc. And, your parents should be ready to explain this. What is important is to demonstrate that your parents were not in the U.S. illegally. The visa officer will need to know when your parents left the U.S. and returned to China.
 
06-03-2008 03:01:46
美國簽證官： Thank you all for joining us for today's webchat. I appreciated your questions, and was sorry that I could not answer all of them. Please join us for our next webchat on June 17! 
 
感謝大家參與今天的網談。非常感謝您提出問題，并對我無法回答所有問題感到抱歉。歡迎大家參加我們下次 6月 17日的網談。