The U.S. Embassy in China announced a new visa policy

The U.S. Embassy in China announced a new visa policy. Comparison of visa process changes. On February 20, Beijing time, US Ambassador to China Locke announced the new visa policy in Beijing...

The U.S. Embassy in China announced a new visa policy and a comparison of visa process changes. On February 20, Beijing time, U.S. Ambassador to China Gary Locke announced a new visa policy in Beijing. Starting from March 16, 2013, the U.S. Embassy in China provided online appointment services to the Chinese public for the first time. Previously, appointments could only be made by phone. In addition, the cost for Chinese people to apply for visas to the United States will be reduced. The cancellation fee includes two items, namely an appointment fee of 54 yuan or 36 yuan and a passport mailing fee of about 32 yuan. In 2013, the U.S. Embassy in China will also open a new office in Wuhan to provide visa services. Locke said: "We listened to the applicants' suggestions, so we provide an online application method. There is no more convenient way than this. We have been constantly improving our services for Chinese citizen tourism, and the improved visa services are tools to ensure government security and orderly international tourism. The premise and foundation are the deep and beneficial relations between the people of China and the United States." He said that the visa changes can better serve the Chinese people, significantly shorten the appointment time, and process visa applications more conveniently and faster. The recent average wait time for a visa appointment is 2-4 days, but this is not enough. They will continue to improve their work and allow more people to study, travel and work in the United States. They strive to allow applicants to spend less time waiting after arriving at the embassy or consulate.