J 1 visa to the United States, signed by European countries, whether to return to China for two years?

No matter where you signed the J- 1 visa, if you want to change it to an H- 1 visa or further apply for a green card, you can and must go through the visa-free formalities at the China Consulate in the United States. Generally speaking, it is relatively simple to apply for visa exemption for non-state-paid J- 1 visas, so you don't have to worry about returning to China within two years. If it is a state-funded J- 1 visa, you need to obtain the consent of the domestic sending unit before you can apply for visa exemption. For specific requirements and regulations, please refer to:

http://www . sino-education . org/study foreign/j 1 questions . htm

J- 1 Q&A on visa-free application procedures

1. What special regulations does the U.S. government have for J- 1 visa holders?

A: The J- 1 visa is one of the types of visas issued by the US Immigration Bureau to foreigners to study or engage in research in the United States. Generally speaking, students, scholars or researchers who communicate according to the agreement between the two governments or the exchange agreement between two schools (units) support the government or units from both sides (or one side). When applying for a visa, you must submit the IAP-66(DS20 19) form issued by the inviting unit in the United States. According to the relevant regulations of the U.S. government, all the above-mentioned personnel who come to the United States with J- 1 visas must return to their countries of origin after the expiration of their stay in the United States. If the above-mentioned personnel want to apply for re-entry into the United States, they must live in their country of origin for more than two years. Applying for a J- 1 visa to come to the United States means that the visa applicant should return to the original country after the expiration of his stay in the United States. This is an important difference between the J- 1 visa and other visas.

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Second, J- 1 What is the visa exemption? How to apply?

A: According to the regulations of the U.S. government, people who need to stay in the U.S. for some reasons beyond the time stipulated in the visa can apply to the State Council for exemption from the two-year stay restriction in China. One way to apply for exemption is for governments to issue a "statement of no objection" to the State Council, so that applicants can go through the exemption application procedures in the State Council, USA. Detailed regulations can be found on the website of the State Council, USA: www.travel.state.gov.

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3. How can China citizens apply for visa exemption?

A: China people who come to the United States with a J- 1 visa must obtain a "Letter of No Objection" issued by the China Embassy in the United States on behalf of the China government when applying for visa exemption through the above channels, that is, they must first obtain the approval of the China government. On behalf of the China Municipal Government, the Embassy and Consulate of China in the United States accepted and approved the visa-free application of China citizens with J- 1 visa. The specific examination and approval matters shall be handled by the Education Department (Group) of the China Embassy (Consulate) in the United States in accordance with relevant regulations. The Education Office of the China Embassy in the United States is responsible for issuing a "no-objection letter" to the applicants for exemption from the test to the State Council.

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4. What are the conditions for applying for exemption?

A: Applicants for exemption must meet the following six conditions, all of which are indispensable:

1. The applicant must be a People's Republic of China (PRC) citizen with a valid People's Republic of China (PRC) personal passport;

2. The way for the applicant to come to the United States belongs to self-funded study abroad or public school (including enterprise investment or self-funded public school). American aid contacted by individuals or units is regarded as self-funded;

3. There is a J- 1 visa record in the United States, and the J- 1 visa record has expired for one year when applying for visa exemption. J- 1 visa determination is subject to the first application for J- 1 visa;

4. Apply for exemption from the valid stay of fashion tools in the United States for more than half a year;

5. It has a registration record in the Education Department (Section) of the embassy (consulate) in the United States;

6. Settle the economic and housing relationship with the original domestic unit, and other unfinished matters have been settled through consultation.

At the beginning of the application, the applicant must first make clear his identity when he came to the United States and know whether he meets the basic qualifications and conditions of the application.

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5. Can China citizens who come to the United States with a J- 1 visa and then temporarily stay in Canada apply for visa exemption?

A: China citizens who meet the qualifications and conditions stipulated in the Measures can apply directly to the Education Office of the China Embassy in the United States according to the provisions of the Application Measures. A valid Canadian temporary residence certificate is also required when submitting the application materials.

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6. Can people who came to the United States with a J- 1 visa and changed their visas apply for visa exemption?

A: As long as you have a record of J- 1 visa in the United States, including people who came to the United States with J- 1 visa and changed their visas; Those who come to the United States with other visas and change to J- 1 visa; And people who came to the United States with a J-/KLOC-0 visa in the past and then came to the United States with other visas, and so on. Other conditions meet the provisions of the Measures, and may apply for exemption.

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7. What are the specific procedures for exemption application and approval?

A: It is divided into the following steps:

Application: Apply for an application form for exemption of overseas students → Apply for a number from the United States → Fill in the application form for exemption of overseas students → The applicant prepares domestic examination and approval items → Submit complete application materials to the Education Department (Section) of the embassy (consulate) where he is located.

Examination and approval: examination and approval by the education offices of consulates general → examination and approval by the education offices of embassies in the United States → "Letter of No Objection" by the State Council.

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8. How to apply for the application form of exemption for overseas students?

A: Applicants should submit a written application to the Education Department (Section) of the China Embassy (Consulate) in the United States according to the division of their jurisdiction. All education departments (groups) do not accept cross-regional applications. When applying, you should submit:

1. I submit a written application report, which includes the basic introduction of my former domestic unit, the time of coming to the United States, the way of coming to the United States, and the reasons for applying;

2. Copy of passport, with personal information page and visa page;

3. A copy of the first IAP-66(DS20 19) form that arrived in the United States;

4. Two reply envelopes, please affix enough stamps;

5. The application fee is $200, please pay by postal order, and the payee is the Education Department (Section) of the embassy (consulate) in the United States.

The education department (section) of the embassy (consulate) in the United States will issue the application form to the applicant after the preliminary examination. After the application form is issued, if the applicant withdraws the application, the application fee will not be refunded.

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9. How to apply for an exemption number (case number) from the State Council, USA?

A: Applicants can learn about the situation through the website of the US State Department listed above. Applicants can apply for this number from the United States after applying for an application form from the Education Department (Section) of the Embassy (Consulate) and ensuring that it meets the basic requirements of the application.

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Ten, how to submit materials to the embassy (consulate) education department (group)? What are the specific requirements?

A: If the application form for exemption of overseas students needs to be submitted to China for approval, the applicant should fill in the personal data of the application form as required and send it back to China for approval. After the domestic unit has passed the examination and approval, the application form and relevant documents will be sent to the Education Department (Section) of the embassy (consulate) in the United States or the applicant who accepts the application. At the same time, the applicant shall submit other relevant attachments to the Education Department (branch).

The materials submitted by the applicant are handwritten, and the handwriting should be neat and clear. All relevant materials shall be in Chinese, except English documents provided by the US or contents that must be written in English. When mailing relevant materials, please mark "Application for Exemption from Test" in Chinese on the left side of the envelope.

All submitted materials must be accurate, complete, clear, true and meet the requirements. Fill in the application form item by item, without blank items (including family members, address, etc. ) is allowed. If there are empty items in the application form, it will be returned and filled in again. In order to avoid delaying the trial time, the applicant should carefully check whether the submitted materials are complete or meet the requirements. If the education department (section) of the embassy or consulate in the United States finds that the materials submitted by the applicant do not meet the requirements, it will notify the applicant to supplement the necessary materials. If false materials are found, they will not be approved and will not be accepted.

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XI。 What are the requirements for sending the application form for exemption of overseas students to the original unit in China?

A: After the applicant fills in the personal information, it will be sent back to the original domestic sending unit and its sending unit for review as required. The following materials should be attached when sending: 1) my application; 2) A formal letter of appointment or admission notice from the United States; 3) Copies of IAP-66 (DS 2019) tables over the years; 4) Copy of passport (old and new); 4) Copy of I-94 card. At the same time, the applicant should pay attention to check whether the address of the education department (group) of the embassy (consulate) in the United States is filled in the application form, so that domestic units can use it when sending materials.

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Twelve, what are the requirements for the official letter issued by the sending unit?

A: Unless otherwise stipulated in the Measures, the official letter issued by the original unit should explain the nature of the applicant's dispatch, whether the economic relationship with the unit has been settled, whether the housing relationship and other outstanding matters have been resolved, and affix the official seal. The main sending unit of the official letter is the Education Department (Section) of the Embassy (Consulate) in the United States. It should be an official letter, and it should be the original when submitted.

When sending the application form to China, the applicant should explain the detailed requirements to the original unit, so as not to delay the time because it does not meet the requirements.

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Thirteen. How long does it take for general approval? How to inform the applicant of the result?

A: Visa-free is a major event related to the study, work and life of China citizens in the United States. The education department (section) of the embassy (consulate) in the United States will handle the application materials as soon as possible according to the relevant regulations. However, due to many examination and approval links and heavy workload, it usually takes about 3-5 months to process the materials that meet the requirements after they are sent to various education offices (groups). If the materials do not meet the requirements, the education department (group) will inform the applicant of the relevant situation through the officials who accept the application in time and ask the applicant to supplement the materials. When necessary, each education department (group) will also check the applicant's materials with relevant domestic units, and the waiting time may be longer.

After the application materials are approved, the Education Office of the Embassy in the United States usually sends a batch of "no objection letters" to the State Council at the end of each month. The education department only sends a "letter of no objection" to the State Council, USA, and is not responsible for sending any other materials. At the same time, the Education Department will inform all educational organizations of the results, which will inform the applicants.

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Fourteen How to check the progress during the application process?

A: In order to facilitate applicants to know the progress of the trial, the Education Office of the Embassy in the United States will publish the application materials received by the Education Offices of consulates on this website every month (only indicate the materials received, not whether the materials meet the requirements), and at the same time publish the list of approved personnel who agree to be exempted from the test. Usually at the beginning of each month, the relevant information of last month is published. We only publish the case file numbers provided by the consular district and the United States as search numbers.

Applicants who have doubts about the procedures, application materials and examination and approval results should consult the film management personnel of the Education Department (Group) responsible for acceptance.

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15. What should I do if my address changes during the application?

A: If the address and telephone number change during the application period, please write to the official in charge of the education department (group) in time and inform the State Council, USA.

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16. How long does it take for the US to approve? How can I check with the US?

A: According to the regulations of the State Council, the approval time takes about 6 months. The enquiry telephone number of the US is: 202-6631225; Fax: 202-6632868. The mailing address in the United States is:

Exemption review office

Ministry of State

Consular affairs bureau

Visa office

No.2401Northwest East Street

Washington, DC, 20522-0 106

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U.s. embassy education office

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