How to sign an American tourist visa from Australia with a China passport?

B-2 visas are issued to applicants who come to the United States for short-term tourism activities. Activities include sightseeing, visiting relatives and friends, seeking medical treatment, attending social activities and non-professional meetings, attending special ceremonies, weddings or university graduation ceremonies, etc.

Step 2 limit

Visa holders are not allowed to engage in employment and work during their stay in the United States, nor can they study and go to school in the United States.

3. Apply for a visa.

Materials required:

Visa application fee: 830 yuan

Application form: OF- 156 non-immigrant visa application form

Photo: 1.5× 1.5 inch bareheaded photo.

Passport: valid for more than 6 months.

The corresponding documents sent from the United States: the invitation letter from the American inviter 4. Proof documents.

The main points of the applicant's certification materials shall include:

Describe the purpose and reason of going to the United States in detail, and prove that this trip is only a short stay.

Prove that you will leave the United States and return to your country without giving up your residency and foundation.

There are enough funds to pay and maintain the expenses needed during your stay in the United States.

American inviter:

An invitation letter from a relative or friend in the United States, stating the name of the invitee, the relationship with the invitee, the purpose of the visit to the United States, the length of stay, and who will provide the expenses. At present, the identity certificate of the American inviter in the United States should be provided, such as a copy of the green card, the identity certificate in the United States issued by the Immigration Bureau or a copy of the I-94 card.

Or a letter of confirmation to participate in a tour group or conference, and the travel itinerary: it should include the date, flight, entry and exit ports, the city and content of the visit, and the hotel address.

Proof of source of expenses, such as tax return or financial guarantee (I- 134) issued by American relatives and friends, bank deposit certificate, employment certificate, income certificate, assets or real estate certificate, etc.

Invited party:

Proof of the source of expenses. If the expenses are guaranteed by the applicant himself or his family, a certificate should be issued to prove that the applicant has enough funds to maintain the living expenses needed during his stay in the United States, such as traveler's checks and bank deposits.

Documents to prove the applicant's personal situation, such as: company leave letter, foreign visa and entry-exit records, old passport that has been abroad, personal salary or income certificate, on-the-job certificate and working time certificate, professional license certificate and education certificate, marriage certificate and family photo, personal bank deposit and assets certificate, credit card, owner's license, marketable securities and real estate license, etc.

5. Dependent visa

You can apply for a tourist B-2 visa if you have a family member accompanying you to the United States. But everyone needs to apply for a visa separately.

6. Where can I apply for a visa?

An application should be made to the American consulate where the applicant lives.

7. Release time

Usually, the approved person can come to collect the visa and passport on the same day or the next afternoon.

8. Visa expiration date.

Usually, the one-time entry visa is valid for 3 months, and you can enter the United States once in these 3 months.

9. Initial stay time of entry.

B-2 tourist visa holders can get a stay period of 3 to 6 months when they enter the country. Under normal circumstances, the immigration officer will give you a six-month stay.

10, port of entry

When entering the country, the immigration officer will stamp the entry date on your I-94 entry-exit record card, and write the latest departure date in the United States in the column of "allowed entry to". After entering the country, indicate your "Identity Code" (B-2) travel status in the United States.

Documents required for entry:

Documents: passport, American B- tourist visa

Form: I-94 Entry-Exit Record Card and Customs Declaration Form

Corresponding documents: invitations or travel itinerary from American relatives and friends, and relevant documents when applying for a visa.

Auxiliary materials: round-trip air tickets

1 1. Where can I apply for an extension?

You can apply to the local immigration branch nearby for an extension. Application Form: I-539 Extension Application Form

12, application for extension of residence

If the holder of B-2 visa cannot complete the purpose of visiting the United States on schedule and needs to extend his residence, he should apply to the Immigration Bureau for an extension at least 30-45 days before the date on the I-94 entry-exit record card expires. Usually, the extension of B-2 business visa application does not exceed 6 months at a time, and B-2 business visa can only stay for one year at the longest if necessary.

Materials required for extension application:

Extension application fee: $ 120.

Application Form: I-539 Application Form for Extension/Conversion of Non-immigrant Status

Entry-exit record card: original I-94 card.

Company letter issued by American relatives and friends: explain the reasons for the applicant's extension of residence.

Economic proof: there are enough funds to maintain the living expenses needed to extend the stay. Such as bank letter or economic guarantee (I- 134 form).

Proof of departure arrangement: such as return or departure ticket (a copy can be submitted, but the original ticket is not required).