Documents required for U.S. visa appointment:
1. Copy of passport bio page, copy of both sides of national ID card, and completed U.S. visa application form.
2. Qualified electronic photo for U.S. visa (scanned copies are acceptable, provided they are identical to the photo brought to the interview).
Documents required for U.S. visa interview:
1. Passport:
① Passport must be valid for at least 180 days after the end of the trip, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
② If the applicant has an old passport, please bring it to the interview. If the original is unavailable, please try to bring a copy.
2. Visa photo: 1 photo (Requirements: white background, color, 51mm x 51mm, square), must be identical to the electronic version provided.
3. Personal and family documents: National ID card, residence permit, household registration (Hukou), marriage certificate, family photo, business card; for children, provide birth certificate.
4. Employment:
① Provide an employment verification letter in English, signed by the person in charge and stamped with the official company seal; students should provide a certificate of enrollment and student ID stamped with the school seal.
② Copy of company business license with the red official seal. If you are the legal representative of the company, please provide the original copy of the business license.
③ If you are retired, please provide the original retirement certificate.
5. Proof of assets:
① Bank statements for the last six months (issued by the bank counter and stamped with the official seal) or original bank passbook, with a total balance of over 100,000 RMB; the higher the amount, the better.
② Property ownership certificate or purchase contract (important), vehicle registration certificate, bank deposit slips, stock transaction records, securities, government bonds, etc.
6. Children under 14 years old:
Children under 14 do not need to attend the interview. If parents are traveling with them, the parents shall bring the child's documents to the interview.
If parents are not traveling with them, and other relatives bring the documents to the interview, a letter of authorization written by the parents is required.
7. Applicable to family visit visas:
For family visit visas, please provide: ① A copy of the invitation letter written by the relative in the U.S. to the applicant (in English); ② A copy of the relative's proof of status in the U.S. (e.g., Green Card, passport bio page and visa page, etc., I-20 form; for students, it is recommended to also provide a copy of their transcript and student ID); ③ A copy of proof of assets for the last six months (e.g., tax returns, etc.); ④ Proof of relationship between the applicant and the person being visited (e.g., copies of birth certificate, marriage certificate, or correspondence).
8. Applicable to business visas:
For business visas, please provide: ① The original invitation letter and the envelope in which it was mailed; ② Business correspondence with the U.S. company: contracts, agreements, invoices, etc.; ③ Applicant's resume in English; ④ If you have flight bookings, please try to provide a copy of the flight itinerary; ⑤ Business travel itinerary; ⑥ A brief introduction of your company.
9. Notes:
Regardless of the type of visa you are applying for, if you have immediate family members in the U.S., please provide a copy of their proof of status in the U.S. (e.g., Green Card, passport bio page and visa page, etc., I-20 form—for students, it is recommended to also provide a copy of their transcript and student ID) and a copy of their proof of assets, as well as their U.S. residential address and contact phone number, so as not to affect your visa application.