The United States relaxed its new visa policy

109, 65438+65438, US President Barack Obama signed an executive order aimed at promoting travel to the United States. One of the goals is to increase the visa processing capacity of the United States in China by 40% in 20 12. Against this background, Locke announced in Beijing yesterday that starting from next Monday, the new pilot visa program will allow consular officials to renew similar visas for most non-immigrant visa applicants within four years after their visas expire. This is a global project, not just for China applicants.

In China, visa types participating in the program include B (temporary business and tourism visit), C 1 (transit), D (crew, crew), F (student), J (exchange visiting scholar), M (non-academic student) and O (special talent). Locke said that the number of visa applicants covered 95% of all applicants.

According to the report, protecting borders and national security remains the top priority of the US government. Even if some applicants meet the criteria for renewal without an interview, they will still be asked for an interview for the sake of safety and implementation standards.

This policy was implemented on February 13!