When does the American visa start scanning fingers?

On March 22, 2004, the visa office of the US Embassy in China began scanning the fingerprints of non-immigrant visa applicants. From June 5438+065438+1October 15, 2007, the fingerprints of ten fingers of visa applicants were collected.

The State Council announced in the Federal Register that non-immigrant visa applicants need to scan their fingerprints with ten fingers. In addition to verifying the identity of the applicant, this scanning is also used to check the background information to determine whether the applicant has obtained a visa or entered the United States under a different name before. The State Council will use this as the basis for evaluating whether to approve its non-immigrant visa.

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201Feb 13 The new US visa policy was formally implemented. If seven kinds of visas to the United States, including travel, expire less than four years, their holders can apply for similar visas to the United States again without having to interview again. The new US visa policy is expected to further stimulate China citizens to travel to the United States.

From March 20 13 16, the new US visa application procedure will be activated. New visas to the United States can be booked online for interviews. The new system will make it easier for applicants to arrange visa interviews, pay visa fees and check visa issuance. The new main provisions are as follows:

About 50 additional consular officers will be sent to increase the number of consular officers in China by 50%. In places where visas are re-opened in Beijing, the interview ability for Beijing will be increased by 50%, reaching 6,543,800+0.5 million visas.

From February 13, 2065438, some eligible non-immigrant visa applicants are allowed to be exempted from the interview if their previous visas are renewed within 48 months (4 years) and the visa type is the same as last time.

In China, holders of B (temporary business and tourist visitors), C 1 (transit), D (crew), F (students), J (exchange visits), M (non-academic students) and O (special talents) can renew their visas according to this plan if they meet the requirements.

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