US Visa~The name in Native Alphabet on the online application is written in the pinyin of Chinese characters~What should I do~? Should I contact the embassy or what?

Please fill in your full Chinese name directly in Chinese characters instead of Pinyin. This English translation means the full name in the native language.

For a U.S. visa, you first need to fill out the DS-160 form online. On the first page where you click on DS-160 online filling, please select "Chinese" in the language window in the upper right corner. In this way, when filling in the form, just move the mouse to the English text and a Chinese translation will appear, which can help you understand the form.

Only after completing the DS-160 form can you make an appointment for an interview. Only after passing the interview can you obtain a visa. Generally speaking, if you want to obtain a U.S. visa, you need to fill out the DS-160 form carefully, then prepare all the materials for the interview, and be proactive during the actual interview process, so that the chance of obtaining the visa will be much higher.

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Guidelines for filling out the DS-160 form.

1. Important reminder: If you are renewing your visa or do not need an interview, please select "Guangzhou".

2. In addition to filling in your full name in English (Pinyin) and Chinese characters as required (Chinese characters are marked as "your native language" in the form), all questions must be answered in English. Please note: You must fill in your full Chinese name and the corresponding Chinese telegraph code.

3. When filling out the DS-160 form, you need to upload a photo taken within the last six months. For detailed instructions on taking and uploading high-quality photos, visit the U.S. Department of State website here.

4. During the process of filling out the application form, if there is no operation for more than 20 minutes, the application process will be terminated. Unless the application number has been recorded or the application has been saved to a computer file, you must start over. Please note the application number shown in the upper right corner of the page. If you need to close your browser before submitting your application, you will need to use that application number to continue your application.

5. After the DS-160 form is completed, a barcode confirmation page marked with letters and numbers will be generated. And bring a clearly printed confirmation letter with you when you go to the embassy or consulate for an interview.

6. After printing the confirmation page marked with the barcode, please click the "Back" button on your browser, and then send a copy of the DS-160 form to your email. The file is in PDF format and requires Adobe Acrobat to view or print.

7. Each new visa application must submit a new DS-160 non-immigrant visa online application form and its related barcode. We refuse to accept the previous DS160 form and its barcode for new visa applications, which will cause delays to your visa application.

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