The validity period and entry times of relatives' visas to study in the United States.

In order to obtain a visa for living in the United States with immediate family members who stay in the United States for a short period of time, an American relative visa applicant must have proof of kinship, which can prove that he holds a visa of F- 1, J- 1, M- 1, H- 1, H-2 or L- 1. Validity period and entry times of various American relatives visas:

The F-2 visa is issued to the families of international students (F- 1), and the visa is valid for 12 months, with multiple entry.

The J-2 visa is issued to the family members of exchange visiting scholars (J- 1), and the visa for relatives of the United States is valid for 12 months, with multiple entry.

The M-2 visa is issued to the families of students studying in vocational schools or other non-academic institutions (M- 1). Visa validity 12 months, multiple entry.

H-4 visas are issued to the families of short-term workers (H) who go to the United States. The visa is valid for 3 months, with one entry.

L-2 visas are issued to the families of the transferred personnel (L) in multinational companies. Applicants who want to obtain an L2 visa for multiple entry for two years must pay a visa fee of US$ 65,438+RMB 020 or its equivalent. L-2 visa applicants who choose a visa valid for three months and can enter the country once are exempt from visa issuance fees.

Relevant materials for visa application for relatives of American (international students):

American relatives prepare:

1, photos of American life;

2. Copy of green card (if any);

3. The original letter written by relatives to the visa officer;

4. Original invitation letter sent by American relatives;

5. Copy of tax bill and social security card;

6. Copy of student I-20 form (for students);

Exchange forms DS-20 19 for visiting scholars or I-797 for short-term staff.

7. Copy of student ID card (for students);

8.I- 134 financial guarantee form for relatives (if any);

9. A copy of the US passport (the first page and the page with visa);

10. Copy of entry-exit customs, frontier seal and visa page of relatives (if relatives have been to China).

At home, I'm going to:

Forms 1 and ds-160;

Now DS- 156, 157, 158 no longer exists, and 20 10 is invalid. Please fill in the form DS 160 whether you apply for family visas of F, M, J, H or L.

Fill in the DS- 160 form online. After all items are filled in, a confirmation page will be automatically generated, which can be printed and carried. (Note: Be sure to save it in time when filling in)

2. Take a group photo;

3. Original account books;

4. Original property certificate;

5. US visa 160 form;

6. My photo;

5 X5 cm square color front photos taken within 6 months on white background. Please paste the photo on the DS- 160 electronic visa application form with glue.

7. My passport and old passport (if any);

If your passport will expire or be damaged within six months of your expected arrival in the United States, or there is no blank visa issuance page on your passport, please apply for a new passport before coming for an interview.

8. If you are on the job, please provide proof of work and salary; If it is a retiree, retirement certificate and salary card.

9. Please provide the bank's historical passbook and historical deposit certificate, which have been deposited for half a year or more. Temporary certificates of deposit can't completely prove that they are my assets.

Prove that the applicant will not become a burden to the American public after going to the United States. The supporting documents include the individual income tax form of American families (form 1040), the income tax form of the company (form 1020), the quarterly report of the company (form 94 1), the W-2 tax form, the bank deposit report or the personal financial support affidavit (I-65438) to prove that the applicant is in the United States.

10. Original visa application fee receipt:

You can pay a visa application fee of RMB 904 at any branch of China CITIC Bank in China (effective from July 24th, 2008). Non-immigrant visa applicants must paste the application fee receipt on the last page of the DS- 160 electronic visa application form after completing and printing it out. Please be careful not to block the barcode area when pasting the receipt, and do not paste the receipt with staples or glue (glue stick).