Consular Jurisdictional Requirements Changed in China

The Department of State has notified non-immigrant visa applicants that they may now book interview appointments at any U.S. Consular Section in China, regardless of the province or city where they live.  U.S. Consular Sections are located at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing and U.S. Consulates General in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Shenyang.

According to the Department of State, in 2009, almost half a million people received non-immigrant visas in China, more than ever before.   The U.S. hopes that the elimination of geographic restrictions on visa applications will make the visa application process simpler and more convenient.

Szabo, Zelnick & Erickson

USCIS

Visa U.S. Consulate China DS-160 DOS