Visa requirements for China citizens to the United States

Visa type

American visas include immigrant visas and non-immigrant visas. There are more than 30 categories of non-immigrant visas, and each visa consists of one (or several) English letters and one number.

A visa is an entry document. Different types of visas give holders different "identities" and different activities rights in the United States, such as travel, study, work and investment. In the United States, you can apply to change your "identity". Of course, this is not easy. Applicants to the United States need to consider some special provisions of the United States on your visa status in the United States, the conditions required to apply for a certain type of visa, the possibility and restrictions of changing your status in the United States, and choose the method that suits you.

The regulations on applying for a visa, changing one's status, applying for residence or visa extension are very complicated, and the regulations and requirements of the US government and the Immigration Bureau on all kinds of visas and immigrants are not immutable. Applicants should pay attention to these changes and consult authoritative organizations or people.

Scope of non-immigrant visa

Non-immigrant visas in the United States include study visas, tourist visas, marriage visas, training and exchange visits to the United States.

Foreign immigrants who are suitable for non-immigrant visas mainly include: tourists or relatives, self-funded students, visiting scholars, journalists, literary and sports workers, transit personnel, seafarers, crew members, short-term staff, government officials, diplomatic and consular officials, etc.

The general entry and residence period is half a year or 1 year, 3 years, etc. , the longest is 5 years and the shortest is 3 months (excluding transit visas).

To apply for a non-immigrant visa in the United States, you need to prepare an application form, passport, photos and supporting documents and submit them to the US Consulate. Applicants can apply for a non-immigrant visa to the American consulate in any country, but the only condition is that they must be present in person.

An applicant for a non-immigrant visa should prove that he has no intention of immigrating to the United States. To this end, the applicant should prove the following three facts:

(1) has a permanent residence in the country and has no intention of giving up;

(2) Put forward a clear plan, stating that the temporary stay in the United States is only for the purpose of completing a specific trip;

(3) prove that you have enough funds to maintain your personal life during your stay in the United States.

Generally speaking, American consulate officials usually approve applications for non-immigrant visas as long as they meet the requirements. If the applicant has any difficulties, it is best to tell the consular officer truthfully, but he should also argue with reason.

Basis for examining non-immigrant visa applications

According to the US immigration law, it is forbidden to issue non-immigrant visas to those who intend to stay or work permanently in the United States. When American consular officials examine whether an applicant meets the requirements for applying for a non-immigrant visa, they also make a decision based on judgment, that is, whether to issue a visa to an applicant depends mainly on the opinions formed by consular officials through their judgment on the application materials. So sometimes even if the applicant has no motivation to emigrate, he will be suspected.

This doubt can not be solved until he produces enough evidence when applying for a visa and requesting entry to convince consular officials and immigration officials that he has the non-immigrant qualification stipulated by law. Refuse to issue an entry visa if the immigration suspect cannot be ruled out after the examination.

Consular officials generally judge applicants from the following aspects:

(1) The real purpose of applying to enter the United States.

Does the applicant enter the United States for short-term travel, visiting relatives, visiting and studying abroad, or does he enter the United States as a non-immigrant to finally achieve the purpose of permanent residence? Consular officials focus on judging the applicant's intention to go to the United States and imagining whether the applicant will stay in the United States in other ways after being granted entry. Focus on whether the applicant has a formal job, or is unemployed, and whether the job can be guaranteed after returning home. We should also consider whether the applicant has ever been refused an immigrant visa and the real purpose of going to the United States.

(2) After the applicant is granted entry, can he leave the United States on schedule if his residence expires?

Mainly to examine whether the applicant has an inseparable relationship with China. Are there any positions you don't want to give up, family members you don't want to give up, inseparable family ties, and other social, economic, cultural and other factors, such as holding important positions at home; Or have a certain reputation, or have a certain property in China. The closeness of these relationships determines whether the applicant can return to his country as soon as possible once his residence expires.

(3) whether the applicant's round-trip expenses and living expenses during his stay are reliably guaranteed.

American law prohibits foreigners who will become a public burden from entering the country. Therefore, consular officials should carefully examine the guarantor's ability to guarantee, mainly considering the economic, professional and social status of American relatives and friends. If the residence time applied for entry is inconsistent with the guarantee ability of relatives and friends, it will be doubtful whether the applicant is prepared for a one-way trip.

In recent years, due to the increase in the number of people who have not returned to the United States within the time limit, many applicants have been asked to make face-to-face interviews.

Interview is not only a comprehensive judgment of consular officials on whether the applicant's entry motivation and application conditions meet the standards, but also an opportunity for the applicant to fully defend and explain his entry motivation and application conditions. Applicants should actively state their reasons and conditions to convince consular officials that their purpose of entering the United States is indeed to visit relatives and friends, study abroad or travel; I have no intention of working or living in America.

I have very close social, family, economic and cultural ties with the motherland, and I will return to the motherland after the expiration of my residence; I do have enough financial security, so I don't have to look for a job after coming to the United States, and I won't become a burden to the American public. The applicant should show the consular officer that he is fully qualified to be a non-immigrant in order to obtain a visa as soon as possible.

Several situations in which it is difficult to obtain a non-immigrant visa

It is often difficult for applicants to obtain non-immigrant visas if they fall into the following situations.

(1) Young people who are not married, such applicants are often considered to have no worries and are most likely to stay in the United States;

(2) If you don't have a satisfactory job, a certain social status and an important job in China, you will often give up your job easily and seek a new job in the United States; (4) American relatives and friends have a low standard of living and simply do not have the guarantee ability of the guarantor;

(3) American relatives and friends are rich in property and have a high standard of living. It is easy to think that the rich economic income of relatives and friends will attract applicants to stay in the United States permanently.

Based on the above considerations, it is often difficult for consular officials to issue visas.

The United States immigration law stipulates that in order to safeguard the national interests of the United States, visas may not be issued to the following persons:

Mental illness, drug abuse and alcoholism; Psychopathy, sexual perversion, homosexuality; Extreme poverty, professional beggars; Being sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of more than 5 years for immoral crimes; Polygamy; Prostitutes or people who participate in or smuggle women into the United States for prostitution; Other commercial crimes; Applicants can't support themselves, and they are likely to become taxpayers in the United States in the future; Suffering from dangerous infectious diseases, such as tuberculosis, leprosy, syphilis and AIDS; The applicant cannot read or understand any one or more languages; The applicant intentionally encourages or assists other foreigners to enter or intend to enter the United States by illegal means to seek benefits; The applicant entered the United States as an "exchange visitor" (a J visa holder) and applied for entry less than two years after leaving the United States; The applicant has been arrested and deported by the United States, or has been deported; A person who deliberately distorts the truth by deception to obtain an American visa; The applicant has been convicted of violating laws related to narcotic drugs, or has never dealt in drugs and marijuana; The applicant attempts to enter the United States to engage in any extremist or subversive activities.

If you don't know the reason for rejection, you can ask the consular officer if you need supplementary materials, and then try to reissue the relevant certificates and apply further. In this case, a new and more complete certificate must be issued before it can be approved.

Non-immigrant visa category code

The categories of non-immigrant visas in the United States are coded in English letters, arranged in the order of letters A to L, and each type of visa is further divided by Arabic numerals. For example, the most common type B visas are B- 1 for business people and B-2 for tourists and relatives.

The types and codes of non-immigrant visas and the allowed period of stay are briefly introduced as follows:

Class A visa: diplomatic official visa. Class A visas are mainly issued to senior officials, diplomatic and consular officials, ordinary government officials and their families and entourage. The validity of the visa is the same as the term of office.

B visa: business tourist visa. Class B visa is one of the non-immigrant visas with the largest number of applicants and the highest issuance rate. It mainly includes business people, tourists, visiting relatives and friends, people who participate in various cultural and sports competitions, and people who attend religious and group meetings. Class b visas are divided into B- 1 and B-2 visas. B- 1 visa is a short-term business visa for business in the United States; B-2 visa is a short-term tourist visa to the United States. Generally, the B visa is valid for 3 months, half a year or 1 year. The extension of Class B visa shall not exceed 6 months at a time.

Class C visa: transit visa. Issued to people who go abroad through the United States, they can stay in the United States for 3-7 days.

D visa: crew and seaman visa. It is mainly distributed to crew members and seafarers on international flights and ships.

E visa: treaty investor visa. Different from Class B business visa, it is mainly issued to investors, entrepreneurs, businessmen and their families sent by countries that have signed various bilateral agreements on investment, shipping and business with the United States. The validity period of a visa is generally 1 year or 5 years, in which the E-2 visa can initially obtain a residence period of 5 years and eventually obtain indefinite residence.

F visa: study visa. It is mainly distributed to students, their spouses and unmarried children under 2 1 year-old who enter the United States for a short time at their own expense. The validity of the visa is the same as the study time.

G visa: visa for employees of international organizations. Main issue; Officials of various international organizations in the United States or government representatives accredited to these international organizations, as well as their families and employees. The duration of the visa is the same as that of the position. And their families.

The validity period of H visa is usually 1 year.

J visa: exchange visiting scholar visa. Class J visas are issued according to the bilateral exchange program for visiting scholars approved by the US government, such as university professors, lecturers, researchers, graduate students, experts and their spouses, and unmarried children under 2 1 year old. The validity period of class J visa is consistent with the visit period.

K visa: an entry visa for the fiance or fiancee of an American citizen. K visa can also be called marriage visa. K visas are generally valid for 3 months or 6 months.

L visa, employee visa of multinational company. It is mainly distributed to employees of subsidiaries, offices and enterprises of American multinational companies abroad, and employees and their spouses or children who are temporarily transferred to the United States because of the company's business needs. Visa validity 1 year.

M visa: this is a short-term student visa, which is issued to students studying full-time in non-academic or vocational schools in the United States.

O Visa: This visa is issued to individuals who have outstanding talents in science, art, education, business or sports, enjoy international and domestic reputation, and have made outstanding achievements in film and television production, as well as their families and entourage.

P visa: this visa is issued to athletes or actors with international standards, whether they are individuals, members of sports teams or members of performing groups with international standards.

Q visa: This visa is issued to foreigners who go to the United States for short-term (no more than 15 months) to participate in international cultural exchange programs.

R visa: a religious person's visa to the United States. Visa stay in the United States shall not exceed 5 years. These talents include missionaries, professional religious workers and clergy, as well as religious people who work for non-profit religious organizations or tax-free religious organizations.

Documents required for a US visa

Visas to the United States can be divided into two categories: immigrant visas and non-immigrant visas. There are more than a dozen different requirements, so different documents are needed. Some of the main supporting documents required for a US visa are as follows:

1, personal identification documents-valid passport, birth certificate, ID photo.

2. Family background documents-current household registration, copy of household registration relationship, family photos, adoption certificate, adoption certificate, etc.

3. Professional certification documents-work service certificate, company application, salary and withholding certificate, position certificate, etc.

4. Marriage documents-unmarried certificate, marriage certificate, divorce certificate, engagement certificate or affidavit. Marriage documents include engagement letters, wedding photos, letters, relatives and friends' certificates and notarization.

5. Education certificate-graduation certificate, degree certificate, TOFFE report card, school report card, degree certificate, recommendation letter from professors and experts, professional papers, etc.

6. Law-abiding and good citizen certificate-no criminal certificate (or police certificate, 16-year-old exempted), prisoner release certificate, etc.

7. Proof of health status-physical examination form, chest X-ray, vaccination, proof of immunity, etc. Issued by a qualified hospital (designated by the US Immigration Service).

8. Personal property documents-usually including stocks, deeds, tax bills, bankbooks and other property documents that prove personal ownership.

If you apply for business travel, investment, factory or subsidiary in the United States (with B- 1, E-2 and L- 1 visas), you need more documents to prove your assets. The supporting documents of assets include: real estate ownership certificate, sales contract, lease contract, land price tax and property tax payment certificate, trust certificate and public debt, bank term and demand certificate, etc. In addition, the applicant also needs to provide certificates about the company or its branches, such as: articles of association, company license, register of shareholders, unified invoice of the company, tax vouchers related to business tax and stamp duty, company balance sheet, company operation, income statement, company current account number and deposit certificate, company foreign exchange certificate, and sometimes even resolutions of shareholders or board of directors, employee roster, employee tax vouchers, photos of investment projects, etc.

9. Proof of living security: Applicants usually need to provide proof of living security when applying for beneficiaries to come to the United States. The so-called living security certificate includes: the applicant's personal financial documents or employer's certificate, the applicant's life security affidavit to the beneficiary, etc.

10. Other documents that may be needed, such as some letters, business telegrams, contracts, power of attorney, consent, power of attorney, etc.

1 1. Sometimes the fingerprint card of the applicant is needed. If you apply for naturalization, you need a fingerprint card. Immigration interviews sometimes require a fingerprint card, so a notarized fingerprint card should be prepared. To apply for different types of visas to the United States, in addition to filling out different forms, you must also provide relevant documents (originals) issued by various countries and regions of origin required by the US Immigration Service.

The requirements for preparing these documents are as follows:

(1) The original certificate, together with a copy, must be provided and submitted to the immigration officer of the US Consulate for identification. The applicant can take back the original on the spot and give a copy of the document to the immigration officer.

(2) The original (copy) of the document must be completely consistent with the original. Moreover, official legal notarization must be done to prove that the copy and the original are complete, that is, "copy notarization".

(3) All documents submitted by the applicant must be translated into correct and qualified English documents. Of course, the English translation of all documents needs notarization.

(4) A copy of the document (photocopy), translated in English, notarized and submitted to the immigration officer together with relevant forms.

(5) The original of the relevant works was not saved or lost at that time, or was damaged. There are several ways to deal with it:

(1) You can take an affidavit or other alternative documents or evidence as evidence, such as admission application records and household registration records. The affidavit should usually include the name, gender, date and place of birth, relationship with the applicant and the facts proved.

② One file can be used to replace another file.

(3) the court or the relevant legislature (such as provincial and county civil affairs agencies, etc.). ) reissue legal documents, which are also legal documents after notarization.

(4) Other documents and original records. If parents sometimes apply for their children and spouses apply for each other, the Immigration Bureau sometimes requires applicants to provide one or two original letters with stamped envelopes. This kind of "original record" is also a kind of "document", but it does not need to be notarized by law.

The main documents required by the US Immigration Service include: birth certificate, marriage certificate, household registration book, etc. Prove the relationship between the applicant and his relatives. Only when it is absolutely necessary will the Immigration Bureau accept "secondary documents".

Tourist visa (B-2 visa) Tourist visa application conditions

Tourist visa is B-2 visa, which is the most common non-immigrant visa in the United States. For China citizens, B- 1 is the entry visa for those who go abroad on business, and B-2 is the entry visa for those who go abroad on private business.

To apply for a B-2 visa, you need to meet the following conditions:

1. has a clear entry purpose. There are sufficient materials to prove that the applicant's purpose is a short-term visit.

2. Have reliable economic security. There are sufficient materials to prove that the applicant has the ability to pay the round-trip travel expenses after entry and the living expenses during the stay.

There is reliable evidence that the applicant will not seek permanent residence in the United States. For China citizens, this specifically includes the following four factors:

(1) Having inseparable relatives in China mainly means having a happy family;

② Personal property is considerable in China, mainly measuring wages, houses, bank deposits, etc.

(3) Having a satisfactory job in China, mainly considering the education level and position of the applicant;

④ Other factors that urge the applicant to leave China.

Applicants must provide the following materials to prove that they have the entry conditions, that is, they meet the non-immigrant status.

(1) Invitations recently sent by American relatives and friends;

(2) bank deposit certificates issued by relatives and friends in the United States (copies are invalid);

(3) materials provided by employers or employers of relatives and friends in the United States to prove their positions, tenure and monthly income, and recent tax payment certificates provided by relatives and friends;

(4) The financial guarantee signed by relatives and friends in the United States, that is, I- 134 form, shall be uniformly issued by the Immigration Bureau. After signing, the guarantor must be certified by the local notary office.

Application procedures for tourist visas

Every China citizen who intends to travel to the United States or visit relatives should first write to contact his relatives and friends and ask them to fulfill the guarantee procedures.

(1) Write to contact relatives and friends to discuss the possibility and specific time of visiting relatives;

(2) Invitation letter and living guarantee certificate sent by relatives and friends;

(3) Apply for a passport to the local public security organ with an invitation letter and a living guarantee certificate;

(4) Take your passport and relevant documents to the American embassy or consulate to collect and fill in two non-immigrant visa applications, namely-156 form, and hand in two bareheaded photos of yourself that are the same as your passport;

(5) Fill in the application form carefully and hand it over to the consular officer as soon as possible. All applicants for non-immigrant visas must interview consular officials. Applicants must be persuaded by embassy officials that they are only visiting relatives and friends in the United States and will not stay in the United States for a long time. Only in this way can they get entry visas;

(6) Consular officials immediately decide whether to issue an entry visa to the applicant and charge a certain visa fee according to the submitted certification materials, conversations and personal impressions.

B-2 visas are generally valid for 3 months. You are allowed to stay in the United States for six months after entering the country.

Extension of tourist visa

If a tourist with a B-2 visa cannot complete his trip to the United States after entering the United States, he can apply for a visa extension. Ask the Immigration Bureau for the I-539 form (application for extension of temporary residence), fill it out in person or mail it to the Immigration Bureau, pay a certain application fee and submit the I-94 form (entry and exit record) to the nearest Immigration Bureau. If the reason for the extension is work-related, the employer must also produce the necessary employment documents.

The time to apply for extension must be 15 days to 60 days before the expiration of the original approved stay period. If approved, it can be extended for 3 months or 6 months. There is no hard and fast rule on the number of extensions, but the extension of more than one year is strictly controlled.

Excerpted from the guide to visas and entry and exit of countries around the world

tourist visa

The specific provisions of the United States on foreigners' entry to visit relatives are as follows:

Foreigners visiting relatives in the United States must meet the following conditions: one spouse, parents and children (including adoptive parents and adopted children), brothers and sisters, grandparents and grandchildren have settled in the United States, and have obtained permanent residency in the United States or naturalized in the United States.

Materials required for visiting relatives by the US Embassy in China and consulates around the country:

(1) Copy of ID card (such as passport, ID card, etc.). American relatives and friends;

(2) The economic guarantee or bank deposit slip provided by American relatives and friends, according to the regulations, the annual income of American citizens must be above $6.5438+$5,000, in order to conditionally guarantee foreigners to visit relatives in China;

(3) Proof of the relationship between relatives and friends in the United States, that is, the relationship between the entry applicant and the American citizen;

(4) The invitation letter shall explain the reasons and reasons for inviting to visit relatives in the United States. It is best to write this letter in English;

(5) A valid China passport.

After the applicant has the above-mentioned relevant materials, he can apply for a visa to the US Embassy in China. The steps are as follows:

(1) First of all, take your passport and relevant documents to the American embassy and consulate to collect and fill out two non-immigrant visa applications, and hand in two bareheaded photos (the same as those in your passport). Fill in the application form as soon as possible and submit it to the consular officer.

(2) All non-immigrant visa applicants must meet with consular officials, and the applicant must convince embassy and consulate officials that he will not stay in the United States for a long time before he can obtain an entry visa. Foreigners visiting relatives in the United States are allowed to stay for three months with a visa, and the longest stay is not more than half a year.

Business investigation visa (B- 1 visa) B- 1 visa, also known as "business investigation visa", means that the holder can only engage in business-related activities in the United States. Usually, on behalf of foreign companies, they go to the United States for business negotiations, market expansion, business visits, business fairs and international academic conferences. They can also talk with other business people, lawyers or accountants, or attend professional business meetings. Foreign businessmen can also go to the United States to negotiate and sign contracts or seek investment opportunities.

The holder can only work for his own company or unit in the United States, and cannot work for other companies in the United States. Therefore, as long as the work in the United States is temporary and works for a non-American company, the licensee's business activities in the United States are legal.

B-l visa is applicable to foreigners who temporarily go to the United States for business activities on behalf of foreign employers. This kind of visa is obtained from the American consulate abroad and does not require the approval of the immigration department. Foreigners holding a B- 1 visa are usually only allowed to stay in the United States until the end of their business activities, generally not exceeding 6 months. An important feature of the B- 1 visa is that the foreign employer pays the expenses, wages or remuneration for the holder to go to the United States, although the holder can get travel allowance and living allowance from the United States. Employees of foreign citizens who intend to set up subsidiaries or branches in the United States can use the B- 1 visa.

1.B- 1 visa application conditions

To apply for a B- 1 visa, the following conditions must be met:

(1) Going to America is temporary. That is, after completing the mission of traveling to the United States, the holder leaves the United States and returns to his country before the visa expires. If the American consulate has a hunch that the applicant intends to stay in the United States permanently, it may refuse the visa.

(2) the purpose of going to the United States is legal. Applying for this visa can go to the United States for the following purposes:

(1) Engaged in activities related to international trade and commerce, such as visiting the United States, promoting products, attending trade fairs, negotiating contracts, etc.

(2) Attending court proceedings;

(3) Attending scientific, educational, professional or business meetings;

(four) engaged in short-term independent research;

(5) Providing short-term services or receiving short-term training;

(six) to participate in international cultural and sports activities;

(seven) engaged in short-term religious activities.

(3) Have sufficient financial resources to travel and live in the United States and return to the country of origin. In some countries, individuals need to prepare this information when applying for personal reasons, such as: personal bank deposit certificate; Proof that the other party bears the expenses; Round trip air tickets, etc.

B- 1 visa application procedure

B- 1 visa applications should be submitted to the American consulate in the applicant's country of origin.

To apply for a B- 1 visa, you must have the following information:

(1) American invitation letter;

(2) visa application form (OF- 156 form);

(3) A valid passport;

(4) Two inch half-length bareheaded photos (2-4 photos).

B- 1 Visa applicants should submit detailed supporting documents to the consulate, such as copies of preliminary contract negotiations or quotations, business letters with American companies, past contracts and invoices, etc. Applicants should also provide round-trip air tickets, hotel reservation certificates, travel schedules and detailed meeting schedules. When filling out the visa application form, the applicant should indicate the correct time for visiting the United States, usually only for 6 months at most. How many documents are needed to apply for a B- 1 visa depends on the actual situation.

Short-term work visa (H visa) (1)

H visa is applicable to applicants who provide short-term services or training in the United States.

Types of H-type visas

H visa can be subdivided into the following three types: H- 1 visa, H-2 visa and H-3 visa. During their stay in the United States, the above three categories of personnel are all based on the principle of short-term. The families of such people can get an H-4 visa to go to the United States, but they are not allowed to engage in profit-making assistance.

1.H- 1A visa. This visa is suitable for registered nurses who work temporarily in the United States. The so-called officially registered nurse means that the applicant must have a license to work as a professional nurse in the country where he has received nursing education, or someone who has received nursing education in the United States and Canada. Applicants must also pass the nurse qualification examination recognized by the US Department of Labor and the US Department of Health.

2.H- 1B visa. H- 1B non-immigrant category is suitable for foreigners with professional talents. The most basic condition is that foreigners must have employers and be employed in professional positions. According to American immigration law, professional positions must meet the following requirements:

(1) The minimum requirements for this position usually require a bachelor's degree or above or an equivalent;

(2) The industry usually requires such a degree, or the position is so special or complicated that only people with a degree can be competent;

(3) Employers usually require the person holding the position to have a degree or equivalent;

(4) The specific responsibilities of this position are very professional and complicated, and only those with bachelor degree or above will have the knowledge to be competent for this position.

According to the immigration rules promulgated by the United States, those who have completed more than two years of specialized education, plus more than five years of practical work experience, and have made de facto achievements are also professionals.

In some cases, work experience can replace a bachelor's or master's degree. Usually three years of specialized training or professional work experience is equivalent to one year of college education. Therefore, applicants with 12 years of practical work experience who are engaged in specialized occupations may be eligible to apply for an H- 1B visa even if they have not obtained a university diploma.

3.H-2 visa

This is for foreigners who go to the United States to engage in temporary or seasonal agricultural work, provided that such workers cannot be found in the United States temporarily. H-2 visas are issued to short-term workers who do jobs that American citizens can't do, that is, people who provide short-term services. Applicants who generally do not meet H- 1 can often meet this category and get a large proportion, such as loggers, farm workers, music teachers, carpenters and so on.

To apply for an H-2 visa, you must obtain a temporary work permit issued by the Ministry of Labor in advance. A person who has obtained an H-2 visa may not apply for permanent residency on the grounds of the same job in the future.

4.H-3 visa

Invite foreigners to accept agriculture in the United States; You can apply for an H-3 visa for industrial, commercial or other professional training. The purpose of this visa is to allow foreigners to come to the United States for short-term training, rather than directly participating in productive employment. Mainly refers to the applicants who accept the invitation of American private institutions and companies to enter the country for any form of training.

5.H-4 visa

This visa is applicable to spouses with H- 1, 2, 3 visas and unmarried women under 2 1 year old. To apply for such a visa, you should not have any immigration tendency. After going to America, you can't find a job or apply for a school.

Application for H-type visas Because most H-type visas need to be approved by several departments, it is best for such visas to be applied by American immigration lawyers. In view of the actual situation in China, it is difficult to apply for H- 1A, H-2A and H-2B visas. Relatively speaking, H- 1B and H-3 visas are easier to succeed. So let's introduce some specific requirements for H- 1 1B and H-3 visas.

1.H- 1B visa application

Employers of visa applicants must be American individuals, companies, contractors or other associations and organizations, and employers have the right to control or dominate the work of their employees, including hiring, firing, salary verification and supervision.

The applicant must provide the following documents when applying:

(1) the applicant's diploma, degree certificate, statement, contract, etc. Can produce the applicant's schooling time, scientific research achievements and similar materials, as well as training certificates issued by relevant units;

(2) A statement issued by the current or former employer, clearly stating the position and ability of the applicant in this field;

(3) A copy of the contract signed by the employer and the applicant. If there is no written contract, a summary of the oral agreement must be submitted.

After the above information is prepared, fill in the immigration I- 129 form, that is, the application form for non-immigrant work permit. Then, submit all the information to the immigration sub-center in the employer's area. Before applying for an H-lB visa to the Immigration Bureau, the employer must also submit an "Application Form for Labor Status" to the regional office of the Employment and Training Department under the Ministry of Labor.

The task of the labor department is only to check whether the contents filled in the form are complete and whether there are obvious errors. This application form requires the employer to prove that he will pay the H- 1B visa holder a salary commensurate with this job level.

Short-term work visa (H visa) (2) 2. Apply for an H-3 visa

H-3 visa is used in American enterprises and institutions, allowing foreign employees to temporarily participate in the company's established training programs. The training scope can be agriculture, commerce, communications, finance, government management, transportation and other majors other than medical care. The training mode can be classroom teaching or a combination of classroom teaching and on-the-job training.

The visa must be reported to the Immigration Bureau before it can be applied to the consulate. H-3 visa applicants should provide the following information to the Immigration Bureau:

(1) The training plan that the applicant will accept has detailed training contents;

(2) The percentage of teaching courses and other training that the applicant will receive in the training plan;

(3) Statistics of people who have received such training before and now, and statistics of people who are currently engaged in the same job as the applicant? Br> references:

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