If you need to transit through the United States when going abroad, how do you get a visa for transit in the United States! What is needed?

All passengers transferring to other countries via the United States are required to apply for a transit visa (C visa) or tourist visa (B2 visa) before traveling. Transit visas (Category C visas) are issued to foreign citizens transiting through the United States for immediate onward transfer to another country. In most cases, applicants who qualify for a transit visa also qualify for a B1/B2 visa (business and tourist visa) and can obtain a B1/B2 visa in lieu of a transit visa. Passengers with a valid B1/B2 visa do not need to apply for a transit visa if they need to transit through the United States. Citizens of countries covered by the Visa Waiver Program do not need to apply for a transit visa.

All transit visa applicants should be prepared in advance to be able to present the following documents and any other supporting documents relevant to their visa application at the interview:

Valid passport: if passport The visa issuance page will expire within six months of the expected arrival date in the United States, or is damaged, or there is no more blank visa issuance page in the passport.

Please apply for a new passport before coming for the interview.

One photo: a 5x5cm square color frontal photo with a white background taken within 6 months. Please glue the photo onto the DS-156 electronic visa application form.

Original receipt of visa application fee:

The visa application fee of RMB 1,024 can be paid at any branch of CITIC Bank in China (implemented from April 2012). Non-immigrant visa applicants must now paste their application fee receipt on the last page of the form after filling out and printing out the DS-160 electronic visa application form. Please be careful not to cover the barcode area when attaching the receipt, and do not use staples or glue (glue stick) to attach the receipt.

Completed visa application form: DS-160 Non-immigrant Visa Application Form.

Proof of transit from the United States: Proof that the purpose of applying for a transit visa is to transfer immediately to another country via the United States, such as travel schedule, air ticket reservation showing the need to transit from the United States, etc.

Proof of being able to enter other countries: Proof that you will be allowed to enter other countries after transiting through the United States, such as the country’s entry visa or entry permit (unless the applicant can provide sufficient evidence to prove that there is no need to show it when entering the country) any entry permit).

Proof of strong binding status in China: Provide financial, social, family or other binding documents to help prove your intention to return to China after a short stay in the United States.

Employment certificate: Applicants who need to transit the United States for business purposes should bring a certification letter from their employer,

confirming their employment with the unit and stating the position title.

Seafarer’s Logbook/Training Records: Seafarers should bring original proof of their work history and experience as a crew member.

Please note that the above materials are not exhaustive, and presenting the above documents during the interview does not guarantee obtaining a visa. You must be prepared in advance so that you can reasonably explain the purpose of your visit to the United States and the reasons for returning to your country during the interview, and present relevant evidence to support your statement.