I want to work in America. How can I apply for a visa?

I. Application process:

1. Fill in the online non-immigrant visa application form DS- 160 and print out the "confirmation page" with barcode.

DS- 160 fill in the website online: _ zh/cn-NIV-paymentinfo.asp.

Note: After the payment is completed, print the receipt number and keep it properly. Once lost, it cannot be replaced. If you don't provide the receipt number, you will not be able to make an appointment.

3. Make an appointment for an interview.

Log in to the profile page with the voucher used when paying.

Login website: _ zh/cn-NIV-visarew.asp.

5. If you are an L-visa applicant, you may need to pay a visa reciprocity fee or a lump sum fee when interviewing at an embassy or consulate. The reciprocal fee applicable to China applicants with L-2 visas is USD 65,438+0/65,438+USD 020 per L-2 visa. In addition, if you apply for an L- 1 visa in the form of a general company application approved by the Immigration Bureau, you will have to pay an anti-counterfeiting investigation fee of $500 regardless of the nationality of the applicant. If the number of employees of the American company for which the applicant intends to work exceeds 50, and more than 50% of them hold H- 1B or L non-immigrant visas, the border security fee of $2,250 is required regardless of the nationality of the applicant.

6. Apply for passports and visas.

If the visa is passed, send the passport and visa to the designated place selected during the appointment interview.

Required materials

Second, the application materials:

1. electronic application form for non-immigrant visa (DS- 160).

2. A valid passport for traveling to the United States must be valid for at least six months beyond the scheduled stay in the United States. If the passport contains more than one person, each visa applicant needs to submit a separate application.

3. 2-inch x2-inch (5cm x 5cm) photos taken in the last six months. For a description of the photo format, please refer to the webpage: _ zh/cn-niv-photoinfo.asp.

4. If you apply for a blank visa L- 1 with a general company approved by the Immigration Bureau, you also need to pay the anti-counterfeiting investigation fee.

Please find the authentication number on I- 129.

6. In addition to the above materials, the applicant should also show the interview appointment form.

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Other supporting documents can also be provided to the visa officer, which is one of the factors that the visa officer needs to consider in the interview.

Click the following URL to view the details of the required supporting documents:

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Note: Please do not use false materials. Deception or distortion of facts may lead to permanent refusal.

Three. Location and time of handling.

Embassy address

1, US Embassy in China (Beijing)

The visa interview will be held in two places. Please check the appointment letter to confirm your interview location.

Address of the new building: No.55, Anjialou Road, Beijing, zip code: 100600.

Ritan Sub-branch: No.2 Xiushui East Street, Jianguomenwai, Beijing, zip code: 100600.

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2. US Consulate General in China (Chengdu), No.4, Consulate Road, Chengdu, Sichuan, zip code: 6 1004 1.

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3. US Consulate General in China (Guangzhou) Huaxia Road, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District, Guangzhou (near the B 1 exit of Zhujiang New Town Station of Metro Line 3 or Line 5)

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8th Floor, Meilong Plaza, Nanjing West Road 1038, Shanghai, US Consulate General in China, 20041.

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5. US Consulate General in China (Shenyang), No.52 Shisiwei Road, Heping District, Shenyang, zip code: 1 10003.

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Time required: the average visa processing time is about 1 week, and the whole process usually takes about 3 weeks, including visa appointment time+interview +3 working days to get the visa.

Fourth, the charging standard

Business/tourist visa (B): 160 USD;

Student (professional) visa (M): 160 USD;

Student (academic) visa (F): 160 USD;

Temporary/seasonal workers, staff and trainees (h): USD 65,438+USD 090;

Work visa for internal staff (L): 190 USD.