Good news, the official website of the Bureau of Consular Affairs of the U.S. Department of State recently indicated that the consulates in Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shanghai have opened appointments for routine tourist, study, and other non-immigrant visas. This marks the resumption of visa services after the U.S. Department of State suspended all routine immigrant and non-immigrant visa services at embassies and consulates worldwide on March 20, 2020, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Screenshot of the Bureau of Consular Affairs of the U.S. Department of State
Consulate in Beijing
Appointment wait time is 8 days
Consulate in Guangzhou
Appointment wait time is 12 days
Consulate in Shanghai
Appointment wait time is 5 days
The wait time for other non-immigrant visa appointments is 12 days
Consulate in Shenyang
Temporarily closed
Consulate in Chengdu
Limited to emergency appointments
Emergency interview appointments
In case of urgent and unforeseen circumstances such as a funeral, medical emergency, or start date of school, the overseas consular post may provide eligibility for emergency interview. The process for applying for a non-immigrant visa emergency interview varies by region, and it is advisable to refer to the instructions on the website of the embassy or consulate managing the interview or the instructions on the online appointment site. Eligibility for an emergency interview requires proof of emergency appointment justification. Please note that in all cases, the online visa application form (DS-160) must be submitted first, the application fee paid, and the appointment for the first interview arranged within the available timeframe. Only on this basis will the consulate consider your request for an emergency appointment.
Interview wait time
It is worth noting that the estimated wait time for interview appointments at U.S. embassies or consulates may change weekly, depending on the actual workload and number of processing staff. The times given are currently estimates and do not guarantee an appointment will be available.
U.S. visa appointments are about to be fully opened in China, which is also a significant piece of good news after the repeated disruptions due to the pandemic. For those who need to attend an interview, please prepare the necessary documents for the visa promptly, schedule the interview appointment, and be ready for the interview at all times! As information may change at any time, please stay updated on the official website.
As an organization focused on investment immigration for over 20 years and ranked among Asia's top 500 brands, WorldWay Group will continue to monitor the latest open times for visa appointments at various U.S. consulates in China and will share updates promptly.
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